Hospital at Home, an innovative unit that brings hospital-level acute care to patients in their own homes, was named recipient of the Canadian College of Health Leader’s 2022 Excellence in Patient Experience Award.
“If I need assistance, it is right here.” Ruby Neubauer, an 80 year old Duncan resident, is relaxing in her recliner at The Meadows assisted living home while she recuperates from a lengthy illness.
Island Health has declared three additional long-term care outbreaks.
Island Health has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at five long-term care homes.
Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home in Victoria
Two staff members and three residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak declaration is only for the Lansdowne Unit at this time. Aberdeen Hospital long-term care home is owned and operated by Island Health.
Glenwarren Lodge long-term care home in Victoria
People in the Comox Valley will soon have access to a new long-term care facility that will provide 126 publicly-funded long-term and hospice care beds.
An administrator has been temporarily appointed by the Island Health Board of Directors to manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of Comox Valley Seniors Village.
Seniors in the Cowichan Valley will soon have improved access to long-term care with the addition of 80 new publicly funded beds in the community. Construction on The Hamlets at Duncan is underway.
Long-Term Care homes offers adults 24-hour professional care in a supportive and secure environment.
Assisted Living is for individuals who can live independently but require support with some personal assistance and daily living tasks.
A 320-bed long-term care home located in Victoria serving seniors who have dementia or complex care needs.