Broadway Pentecostal Lodge

Name :

Broadway Pentecostal Lodge

Address  :

1377 Lameys Mill Road

Town  :

Vancouver

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V5H 3S9

Phone  :

604 733 1441

Fax  :

604 731 1484

Web URL  :


Description

About Broadway Pentecostal Lodge
Broadway Pentecostal Lodge is a licensed Intermediate Care Facility nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Vancouvers False Creek It is a Government funded nonprofit organization sponsored and operated by the Broadway Pentecostal Care Association Board of Directors under the regulatory guidelines of the Long Term Care Program of BC Our staff shares the responsibility of providing a caring environment for the Residents where the physical psychologicalsocial and spiritual needs are the focus of care A comprehensive range of professions and skills represented in staff include reception dietary maintenance housekeeping laundry accounting social services pastoral care nursing and activity departments Board of Directors administrative staff and volunteers compete our team

A variety of recreational programs are offered Residents are invited to participate in crafts outings social and festive occasions and a wide range of events bowling pet and music therapy discussion groups singalong hymns and special entertainment Individual rooms are private with a two piece ensuite The residents are encouraged to regard their own room as their home and remain as independent as possible caring for it with the assistance of housekeeping and maintenance staff

The Penthouse garden and library and the modern dining room with garden views help make the Lodge a comfortable home The nutritious food we server is prepared daily on our premises under the direction of a dietitian Professional nursing staff is available around the clock RNs and care aides provide the needed physical assistance and medical treatments An individualized care plan is developed in conjunction with Residents andor families Volunteers are an integral part of our care They provided oneonone visits and assist in outings bus rides and shopping trips The Penthouse Chapel and Activities area are used for regular Sunday midweek services and Bible study
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