What type of care does Cerwydden Care Centre offer?

Cerwydden Care Centre is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care in Duncan, BC.

How much does Cerwydden Care Centre cost per month?

Cerwydden Care Centre offers 54 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 Cerwydden Care Centre rated?

Cerwydden Care Centre has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating based on 27 Google Reviews.

Where is Cerwydden Care Centre located?

Cerwydden Care Centre is located at 3243 Cowichan Lake R, Duncan, BC V9L4B8, within the Vancouver Island Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Cerwydden Care Centre?

Cerwydden Care Centre has 56 beds, including 54 subsidized beds.

What amenities does Cerwydden Care Centre offer?

Cerwydden Care Centre offers Dining, Fitness, Salon, Library, Garden / Patio and 4 more amenities.

Which health authority oversees Cerwydden Care Centre?

Cerwydden Care Centre is overseen by Vancouver Island Health in British Columbia.

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Cerwydden Care Centre

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3243 Cowichan Lake R

Duncan, BC V9L4B8

Island Health

Contact details available

This facility offers both and spaces. Availability varies.

4.4(27 reviews)

Cerwydden Care Centre is a 56-bed long-term care home in Duncan, British Columbia, operated by Park Place Seniors Living. Under contract with Vancouver Island Health, the home provides complex care for older adults in the Cowichan Valley region. Two of the 56 beds are available for private pay. The home offers personal care, nursing support, and daily programming in a residential setting. Services are delivered in English with dementia care supports available. Cerwydden Care Centre offers both publicly funded and private-pay placements. Publicly funded beds are accessed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1. Private-pay beds can often be arranged within days; contact Cerwydden Care Centre directly.

Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

Cerwydden Care Centre describes a Duncan long-term care home with private rooms, dining and activity spaces, social nooks, a secure courtyard with water features, walking paths, books, music and recreation areas.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Total Beds

Subsidized Beds

Operator

Park Place Seniors Living

Languages Spoken

English

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

$8.59

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy0.4%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy0.0%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy0.4%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer0.6%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints0.0%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days4.1%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications47.6%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits2.8%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis23.3%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 50Double: 3

Reviews

4.4

27 Google reviews

Cerwydden Care Centre receives consistent praise for its caring and professional staff who form strong relationships with residents, though reviewers note a recent decline in service quality. The facility offers a warm atmosphere with pleasant grounds and good food, but faces significant staffing shortages on weekends and holidays, and has reduced recreational programming. While families report high resident satisfaction, at least one long-term family member raises concerns about whether current staffing levels support compliance with care standards.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food

5.0

staff

4.7

activities

3.5

management

3.5

cleanliness

4.5

overall atmosphere

4.8

What families appreciate

+Staff are described as angels, loving, caring, professional, compassionate, and empathetic
+Residents have thrived and become happy after moving to the facility
+Staff have become like family to residents over time
+Beautiful outdoor gardens and patios
+Good quality food and warm, cheerful atmosphere

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Significant staff shortages, especially on weekends and statutory holidays
-Deterioration in level of care over the past four years
-Insufficient recreational activities and no bus outings available
-Insufficient recreational staff to meet resident needs
-Concerns that Long Term Care Health Standards and Residential Care Regulations may not be fully met

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