Vancouver, British Columbia
Yaletown House
1099 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5A8
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- Vancouver, BC
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About this community
Yaletown House is a non-profit long-term care home providing full-time services for older adults who can no longer live safely on their own or with family. Its person-centred approach considers each resident’s abilities, interests, preferences and needs, with an interdisciplinary team and recreation, activity and therapeutic programming throughout the week.
Care & daily life
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Long-Term Care / Nursing Home
Settings offering continuous nursing or complex care where supported.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
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Care & support
The interdisciplinary team includes nursing, recreation, dietary, nutrition, social work, building services, administration and management.
Nursing staff include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and care aides. An RN is on duty 24/7; staffing ratios vary by unit and shift according to residents’ care needs.
In-house services for residents who need assistance include dentistry, podiatry, pharmacy, optometry, physiotherapy, concession and hairdressing. Laundry and housekeeping staff care for residents’ belongings and the cleanliness of the home.
Rooms & living spaces
All resident rooms are private, furnished and have en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring personal items from home to decorate their rooms.
Everyday life
The Manager of Social Work and Therapeutic Services is available to residents and families through pre-admission, admission, residency and discharge, with support for social, emotional or financial concerns.
Reception and accounting staff help residents and families maintain in-house trust accounts and make pre-authorized user-fee payments.
Dining & meals
Cooks prepare meals in-house, dietary aides serve in the dining room, and a registered dietitian is on site for meal planning. Residents can choose an alternate option at each meal.
Tea, coffee and snacks are available at set times. Family and friends may purchase a ticket from reception to join residents at the guest table during a meal.
Activities & connection
Programs run seven days a week and include exercise, gardening, crafts, bus trips, matinees, bowling, bingo, card games, baking, sewing, knitting and pet visits.
Music therapy takes place five days a week in large and small groups. Activities include walking to music, hand bell choir, evening sing-along and musical expression.
Year-round horticulture therapy includes growing plants from seeds, tending flower beds and other plant activities. A local florist donates cut flowers weekly for residents to make bouquets.
Non-denominational spiritual care respects residents’ spiritual experiences and religious expressions. The home also welcomes outside musicians, dance performers and guest speakers.
Residents and families can share input as the recreation team evaluates its programs.
Shared spaces & amenities
The home has a landscaped, secure courtyard garden, a rooftop garden, a greenhouse, large program areas and visiting lounges.
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Community FAQs
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How does admission to Yaletown House work?
Vancouver Coastal Health manages access to long-term care, and Yaletown House does not keep its own waitlist. The first step is to contact Central Intake, or the hospital transitional care team if the person is in hospital.
How are room and food charges determined?
Care is subsidized under the Home and Community Care Program. Residents pay a monthly fee toward food and room costs, based on yearly income. The fee begins on admission and is due at the start of each month.
Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Yaletown House. 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?
