What type of care does Cormorant Island Health Centre offer?

Cormorant Island Health Centre is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care in Alert Bay, BC.

How much does Cormorant Island Health Centre cost per month?

Cormorant Island Health Centre offers 10 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 Cormorant Island Health Centre rated?

Cormorant Island Health Centre has a 3.8 out of 5 star rating based on 4 Google Reviews.

Where is Cormorant Island Health Centre located?

Cormorant Island Health Centre is located at 49 School Road, Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0, within the Vancouver Island Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Cormorant Island Health Centre?

Cormorant Island Health Centre has 10 beds, including 10 subsidized beds.

Which health authority oversees Cormorant Island Health Centre?

Cormorant Island Health Centre is overseen by Vancouver Island Health in British Columbia.

Long-Term CareHealth Authority

Cormorant Island Health Centre

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49 School Road

Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0

Island Health

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3.8(4 reviews)

Cormorant Island Health Centre is a 10-bed publicly funded long-term care home in Alert Bay operated by Island Health. The long-term care unit is co-located with the small island hospital and health centre, which also offers emergency, acute, lab, X-ray, and other clinical services on the same site. Admissions are managed through Island Health’s home and community care placement processes rather than directly by the facility. All listed beds are subsidized, and eligibility and fees are determined through the health authority assessment. Located in the remote community of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, the home serves local residents from a compact, walkable village setting that is accessed by ferry from Port McNeill. Provincial reporting indicates residents typically have moderate care needs based on the case mix index.

Last verified May 18, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

Island Health manages placement for Cormorant Island Health Centre's publicly funded long-term care beds; families should contact North Island Central Intake at 250-331-8570 or local Community Health Services offices rather than the facility directly. This small long-term care home is attached to the Cormorant Island Health Centre, offering integrated access to emergency, acute care, lab, X-ray, and palliative services on-site. Located in the remote Alert Bay community on Cormorant Island, access is via scheduled BC Ferries from Port McNeill, with a compact, walkable village setting. BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts reports a case mix index of 0.50, indicating moderate care needs among residents. Ask Island Health how current waits compare, worth checking if visiting hours align with family needs, and confirm accreditation details.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026

Total Beds

Subsidized Beds

Operator

Vancouver Island Health

Languages Spoken

English

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate

$1,507.70 to $4,142.60

2026 BC subsidized rate

Funded Care Hours

3.9 hrs

per resident per day

Food Cost

$20.67

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy0.0%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy0.0%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy16.7%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcern/a%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints33.3%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days0.0%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications83.3%

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

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosissuppressed%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 10Double: 0

Reviews

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3.8Google Rating (4 reviews)

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