Ponderosa Lodge
425 Columbia St
Kamloops, BC V2C2T4
Interior Health
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Ponderosa Lodge is a long-term care facility in Kamloops, BC with 135 beds, operated by Interior Health. The facility provides 3.45 funded direct care hours per resident day. It has a 2.6 out of 5 Google rating based on 14 reviews
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Ponderosa Lodge receives mixed reviews with particular concerns about medical care oversight, cleanliness issues on upper floors, and reported instances of staff disrespect toward residents. While some reviewers praise individual staff members as caring and helpful, multiple serious incidents including a failure to recognize acute health decline and dehumanizing treatment have been documented. The facility's older infrastructure and food quality are also cited as drawbacks, though its location near the hospital is noted as convenient.
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What families appreciate
- +Staff described as wonderful, caring, and very helpful to patients
- +Good location next to hospital with easy access
- +Brother was well taken care of during 17-day stay
- +Accessible by public bus transportation
Concerns mentioned in reviews
- -Strong urine and feces smell throughout second floor indicating poor sanitation
- -Inadequate medical assessment - nurse dismissed serious health concerns hours before patient death
- -Staff called resident a 'charity case' contributing to depression and loss of will to live
- -Poor room design - wheelchairs barely fit causing residents to injure knuckles
- -Food quality poor, described as 'mystery food' from hospital; insufficient parking for handicapped visitors
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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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