Dr. Al Hogg/Weatherby Pavilion

What families should know

Placement through Fraser Health — publicly funded placement

Placement into Dr. Al Hogg/Weatherby Pavilion is managed by Fraser Health, so your first step is to contact Fraser Health’s home and community care team for an assessment and to discuss publicly funded long-term care options rather than applying directly to the home. Al Hogg Pavilion is a hospital-based long-term care home on the Peace Arch Hospital campus, with the smaller Weatherby Pavilion next door serving as an interim unit for people coming out of acute care before they move on to a preferred care home, so it can suit those who may need close medical oversight. The Fraser Health materials highlight a multicultural atmosphere with staff speaking many languages and celebrating a variety of faith traditions and holidays, which may be reassuring if your family values cultural inclusivity. The campus sits on Russell Avenue in central White Rock, within the Coast Salish territories, close to local shops and services and on regular bus routes, which helps visitors who rely on transit or like to combine visits with errands. As a Hospital Act long-term care setting with only publicly funded beds, the resident group tends to include people with significant physical or cognitive impairments who need 24-hour nursing support, and BCSA QuickFacts reports that admission waits have averaged about 54 days across all admissions and much longer for some non-urgent community placements, so planning ahead is important. Daily life here includes private, semi-private and multi-bed rooms, on-site programs and events, and the reassurance of being on the same grounds as Peace Arch Hospital and its security team. Families who are considering this home should clarify whether a short-stay in Weatherby or a direct move into Dr. Al Hogg best fits their situation, and how transitions between units are handled. Ask about current waitlist status, visiting policies, how cultural and language supports are provided, and whether the level of medical and dementia care available here aligns with your family member’s needs.

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