What type of care does Chemainus Health Care Centre offer?

Chemainus Health Care Centre is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care, dementia care in Chemainus, BC.

How much does Chemainus Health Care Centre cost per month?

Chemainus Health Care Centre offers 75 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 Chemainus Health Care Centre rated?

Chemainus Health Care Centre has a 3.5 out of 5 star rating based on 53 Google Reviews.

Where is Chemainus Health Care Centre located?

Chemainus Health Care Centre is located at 9909 Esplanade Street, Chemainus, BC V0R1K1, within the Vancouver Island Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Chemainus Health Care Centre?

Chemainus Health Care Centre has 75 beds, including 75 subsidized beds.

Which health authority oversees Chemainus Health Care Centre?

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

What care specializations does Chemainus Health Care Centre have?

According to BC Seniors Advocate, Chemainus Health Care Centre offers dementia and memory care. Chemainus Health Care Centre provides specialized care for Dementia & Memory Care. Contact the facility to discuss specific care needs and availability.

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Chemainus Health Care Centre

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9909 Esplanade Street

Chemainus, BC V0R1K1

Island Health

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3.5(53 reviews)

Chemainus Health Care Centre is a 75-bed long-term care home in Chemainus, British Columbia, operated by Vancouver Island Health. The home provides continuous nursing care, including dementia support, within a health-centre-integrated setting in the community of Chemainus. Residents have access to daily activity and recreation programming, communal dining, and outdoor areas. Staff work collaboratively with residents and families to develop individualized care plans that address each person's physical, social, and emotional needs in a familiar small-town setting. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Chemainus Health Care Centre to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

Chemainus Health Care Centre offers long-term care in a health-centre setting in Chemainus, with a focus on continuous nursing support and dementia care. Daily life includes communal dining, recreation and activity programming, and access to outdoor areas, giving residents shared spaces for meals, routine, and social time. Families can expect a community-oriented setting where care planning is coordinated around the resident’s physical, social, and emotional needs.

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

Total Beds

Subsidized Beds

Operator

Vancouver Island Health

Also on this campus

Dementia Care

Care Specializations

Dementia & Memory Care· BCSA confirmed

Dementia care programs vary by facility. Contact directly to confirm specialized memory care availability.

Based on what we know about this facility. We recommend calling to confirm their specialized programs.

Languages Spoken

EnglishFrenchTagalog

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

$15.89

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy43.9%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy0.0%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy0.0%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer0.9%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints7.3%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days15.5%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications29.6%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits0.0%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis12.4%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 55Double: 9

Reviews

3.5

53 Google reviews

Chemainus Health Care Centre receives mixed reviews with praise for quick appointment times and efficient processing, but significant concerns about diagnostic care quality and staff professionalism. One reviewer documented a serious case where a doctor dismissed post-collision trauma symptoms and refused imaging, which later revealed cervical spine damage after a 10-month delay. Other complaints include 6-hour wait times and unprofessional staff conduct.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

staff

2.5

management

2.0

overall atmosphere

2.5

What families appreciate

+Staff were pleasant, efficient and professional
+Seen by doctor within 25 minutes on a Saturday
+In and out in 90 minutes
+Lab workers are very professional and efficient
+Kind and caring care provided

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Doctor dismissed post-collision symptoms as imagination despite serious neurological signs
-Doctor refused X-ray imaging based on unfounded assumption, delaying diagnosis of cervical spine damage
-Extremely long wait times of 6 hours reported
-Staff displayed arrogant and unfriendly behavior
-Nurse observed rolling eyes at doctor in front of patients

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