What type of care does Central City Lodge offer?

Central City Lodge is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care in Vancouver, BC.

How much does Central City Lodge cost per month?

Central City Lodge offers 100 subsidized beds with income-tested rates set by the BC government. Subsidized rates depend on your income and are set by the BC government. Contact the facility directly for current pricing.

How is Central City Lodge rated?

Central City Lodge has a 4.1 out of 5 star rating based on 15 Google Reviews.

Where is Central City Lodge located?

Central City Lodge is located at 415 West Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B1V2, within the Vancouver Coastal Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Central City Lodge?

Central City Lodge has 100 beds, including 100 subsidized beds.

Which health authority oversees Central City Lodge?

Central City Lodge is overseen by Vancouver Coastal Health in British Columbia.

Long-Term CareNon-Profit

Central City Lodge

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415 West Pender St

Vancouver, BC V6B1V2

Vancouver Coastal Health

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4.1(15 reviews)

Central City Lodge is a 100-bed long-term care home in Vancouver, British Columbia, operated by Providence Living Society. Under contract with Vancouver Coastal Health, the home provides complex care for older adults. All 100 beds are publicly funded. Staff speak thirteen languages, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Punjabi, Spanish, Farsi, and Korean, reflecting the multicultural character of the community. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Central City Lodge to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Vancouver Coastal Health — publicly funded placement

Central City Lodge is a long-term care home in Vancouver where daily life centers on shared care, meals, and time in common areas. The residence serves older adults with complex care needs, and its multilingual staff can support residents in several languages, which may help make everyday interactions more comfortable for families from different backgrounds. The home is publicly funded and part of the local care continuum, with placement arranged through the provincial assessment system.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 18, 2026

Total Beds

100

Subsidized Beds

100

Operator

Providence Living Society

Languages Spoken

EnglishFrenchSpanishFarsiHindiJapaneseKoreanMandarinCantoneseVietnameseTagalogPunjabiGreek

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate

$1,507.70 to $4,142.60

2026 BC subsidized rate

Funded Care Hours

3.4 hrs

per resident per day

Food Cost

$10.55

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy7.3%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy33.6%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy6.6%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer1.7%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints7.1%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days12.8%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications63.9%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits3.1%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis38.8%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 84Double: 8

Reviews

4.1

15 Google reviews

Central City Lodge receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about resident safety and supervision. While staff are frequently praised as kind and communicative, and some residents show health improvements, a critical incident involving an unsupervised resident wandering Vancouver streets at night raises serious questions about staffing levels and oversight. The facility appears acceptably maintained but reviewers note many residents seem heavily medicated and socially isolated.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food

3.0

staff

4.5

management

2.0

cleanliness

3.0

overall atmosphere

2.5

What families appreciate

+Staff are kind, caring, and exceptionally friendly
+Staff available to talk and communicate about concerns
+Residents receive medications on time daily
+Polite and respectful treatment of residents
+Good location with mountain views

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Severe understaffing - staff refused to retrieve lost resident
-Inadequate supervision led to resident wandering streets at night
-Many residents heavily medicated and appear miserable
-Residents lack social engagement with one another
-Building is old though acceptably clean

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