Nanaimo, British Columbia
Eden Gardens
1917 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B6
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- Nanaimo, BC
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About this community
Eden Gardens is a purpose-built long term care home in the Northfield/Bowen area of Nanaimo, British Columbia, housing 130 seniors. It is a non-profit home and the only one in the Central Island focused entirely on dementia care. Residents live in neighbourhoods that each include dining and activity spaces, creating a familiar, homelike setting designed for people living with dementia.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Eden Gardens. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Long-Term Care / Nursing Home
Settings offering continuous nursing or complex care where supported.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Eden Gardens.
Care & support
Residents receive 24-hour nursing care and support from an interdisciplinary team, using a person-centred approach that focuses on dignity, comfort and quality of life.
Care services include nursing and personal care support, access to physicians and nurse practitioners, pharmacy services, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and support for complex care needs related to dementia.
Eden Gardens also manages two adult day programs for people with dementia who live at home, Daybreak and Stepping Stones, which run Monday to Friday, and a community bathing program.
Rooms & living spaces
The home has 130 private rooms, each with an accessible washroom, within small neighbourhood-style living areas.
As a publicly funded long term care home, accommodation costs are set by Island Health under provincial guidelines and are based on income. Admissions are managed by Island Health through a case manager.
Everyday life
The home has 24-hour on-site staffing, 24-hour recorded closed-circuit TV cameras and keypad-controlled doors.
Arrangements can be made for residents who wish to connect with their church, faith or support group. Smoking is not permitted inside the building or on the property.
Dining & meals
Each neighbourhood includes dining space, and family members are welcome to join their loved ones for meals.
Activities & connection
Recreational and social programs may include music, art, gardening, celebrations and group events tailored to residents' interests and abilities.
Events include barbecues in the bistro garden, Mad Hatter Tea Parties, Halloween parades, ice cream socials and a weekly happy hour, plus outings to venues such as Westwood Lake.
Shared spaces & amenities
Features include therapeutic gardens and walking paths, comfortable lounges and neighbourhood-style living areas, and indoor and outdoor spaces designed for safety.
Three cats live at Eden Gardens, and volunteers and family members bring dogs in for visits.
Accessibility
All areas are wheelchair accessible and safety handrails run through all corridors. The home is unable to support motorized scooters or motorized wheelchairs.
Location & getting around
Eden Gardens is at 1917 Northfield Road in Nanaimo, in the Northfield/Bowen area, close to shopping, a recreation centre, grocery stores and coffee shops.
Banking and essential services are nearby, and public transit routes connect to the wider community.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Eden Gardens. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
