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Long-Term CareNon-ProfitSubsidized

Eden Gardens

1917 Northfield Road

Nanaimo, BC V9S3B6

Vancouver Island Health

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3.6
17 reviews
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Eden Gardens is a long-term care facility in Nanaimo, BC with 130 beds, operated by Nanaimo Travellers Lodge Society. The facility provides 3.36 funded direct care hours per resident day. It has a 3.6 out of 5 Google rating based on 17 reviews

Operator
Nanaimo Travellers Lodge Society

Also on this campus

Dementia Care

Care Specializations

Dementia & Memory Care

Dementia care programs vary by facility. Contact directly to confirm specialized memory care availability.

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Languages Spoken

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Amenities & Services

Certifications & Memberships

Assurity Certified
Quality certification from SafeCare BC
BCCPA Member
BC Care Providers Association member
BCSLA Seal of Approval
BC Senior Living Association quality seal
BCSLA Member
BC Senior Living Association member

Amenities

Beauty Salon / Spa
Caf
Common Room
Computer Stations
Emergency Call System Insuite
Emergency Response System
Family Gathering Space
Fire Alarm And Sprinkler System

Services

Hospitality & Lifestyle Services
Adult Day Program
Arts & Crafts
Bathing Assistance
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Computers
Educational Programs
Excursions
Trips & Outings
Exercise & Fitness Class
Gardening
Hairdresser
Happy Hour
iPads
Karaoke
Meals - Guests
Modified Menus
Movies
Music Programs & Entertainment
Parties & Social Events
Recreational Activities
Sensory Or Snoezelen Room
Trivia
Walking Paths

Reviews

3.6
17 Google reviews

Eden Gardens receives polarized reviews ranging from praise for caring staff, organized activities, and dementia care programming to serious allegations of neglect, inadequate supervision, and management unresponsiveness to family concerns. Common positive themes include staff dedication and facility atmosphere, while persistent complaints involve phone accessibility, management accountability, and safety protocols. The facility appears to have inconsistent experiences depending on timing and staff involved.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food
4.0
staff
3.5
activities
4.5
management
2.0
cleanliness
4.0
overall atmosphere
3.5

What families appreciate

  • +Staff are caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in residents' wellbeing
  • +Excellent dementia care program with transparent communication about incidents
  • +Well-organized activities including live music, car shows, games, and day programs
  • +Pleasant rooms with thoughtful amenities and quality meals
  • +Consistent, excellent care delivered by staff members who go out of their way for residents

Concerns mentioned in reviews

  • -Severe neglect and inadequate care allegedly resulting in resident decline over short timeframe
  • -Difficulty reaching facility by phone; staff does not answer calls reliably
  • -Management dismisses concerned family members as 'problem families' rather than addressing concerns
  • -Inadequate safety measures and failure to protect vulnerable residents from violent residents
  • -Poor adherence to public health protocols during COVID-19 and slow management response

Frequently Mentioned

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This listing is based on publicly available information from BC Seniors Advocate, Google Maps, Route65.ca (BCCPA Directory).

Last checked: February 28, 2026

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