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Long-Term CareNon-ProfitSubsidized

German Canadian Care Home

2010 Harrison Drive

Vancouver, BC V5P2P6

Vancouver Coastal Health

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3.5
15 reviews
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German Canadian Care Home is a long-term care facility in Vancouver, BC with 132 beds, operated by German Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C.. The facility provides 3.36 funded direct care hours per resident day. It has a 3.5 out of 5 Google rating based on 15 reviews

Total Beds
132
Subsidized Beds
132
Operator
German Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C.

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Dementia Care

Care Specializations

Dementia & Memory Care

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

Based on what we know about this facility. We recommend calling to confirm their specialized programs.

Languages Spoken

EnglishGermanPolishHungarianMandarinCantoneseTagalogFarsiRomanianBulgarianJapanesePunjabi

Quality & Safety

Funded Care Hours
3.4 hrs
per resident per day
Food Cost
$7.42
per resident per day
Monthly Rate
From $1,417 to $3,974 with an average of $2,074
client rate
Complaints (Year)
5
Inspections (Year)
8

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy42.4%
Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy86.4%
Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy28.9%
Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer0.9%
Percent of residents with daily physical restraints11.4%
Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days11.6%
Percent of residents taking nine or more medications49.1%
Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits1.1%
Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis16.0%
Food prepared on-siteSingle: 76Double: 28

Reviews

3.5
15 Google reviews

Reviews reveal significant contrasts in experiences at this facility. Recent positive reviews praise caring staff, activities, and visitor amenities, though older reviews from 2022-2023 document serious concerns including pest infestations, inadequate supervision of dementia residents, staffing imbalances, and alleged misuse of emergency services. The facility is scheduled to close by end of 2025 for redevelopment.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

staff
4.2
activities
5.0
management
2.0
cleanliness
1.5
overall atmosphere
3.5

What families appreciate

  • +Staff described as very helpful, friendly, caring, and polite
  • +Great variety of activities available
  • +Pet friendly policy
  • +Ample areas for family and friends to visit
  • +Conveniently located next to bus loop

Concerns mentioned in reviews

  • -Severe cockroach infestation reported
  • -Residents with dementia left without supervision
  • -Resident-to-resident assault incidents documented
  • -Unequal staff distribution between floors
  • -Unnecessary ambulance calls allegedly used to reduce care workload

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