What type of care does Dufferin Care Centre offer?

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

How much does Dufferin Care Centre cost per month?

Dufferin Care Centre offers 136 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 Dufferin Care Centre rated?

Dufferin Care Centre has a 4.2 out of 5 star rating based on 30 Google Reviews.

Where is Dufferin Care Centre located?

Dufferin Care Centre is located at 1131 Dufferin St, Coquitlam, BC V3B7X5, within the Fraser Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Dufferin Care Centre?

Dufferin Care Centre has 153 beds, including 136 subsidized beds.

What amenities does Dufferin Care Centre offer?

Dufferin Care Centre offers Activity Areas, Amenity Space, Bathroom Insuite, Community Garden, Emergency Call System Insuite and 15 more amenities.

Which health authority oversees Dufferin Care Centre?

Dufferin Care Centre is overseen by Fraser Health in British Columbia.

What care specializations does Dufferin Care Centre have?

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

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Dufferin Care Centre

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1131 Dufferin St

Coquitlam, BC V3B7X5

Fraser Health

Contact details available

This facility offers both and spaces. Availability varies.

4.2(30 reviews)

Dufferin Care Centre is a 153-bed long-term care home in Coquitlam, BC, operated by Retirement Concepts. Opened in 1996, the home is set on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers 95 single-occupancy and 29 double-occupancy rooms. On-site amenities include a hair salon, spa room, and dental care services. Programming includes music therapy, gardening, baking, brain fitness, and community outings. A registered dietitian and professional chef prepare seasonal menus accommodating diabetic, renal, and texture-modified diets. Dufferin 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 Dufferin Care Centre directly.

Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Fraser Health — publicly funded placement

Dufferin Care Centre is a long-term care home operated by Retirement Concepts under Fraser Health authority in Coquitlam. Admission to publicly funded beds is managed through Fraser Health Continuing Care assessment; BCSA QuickFacts reports approximately four-month average admission waits, though you should ask Fraser Health how current waits compare. The facility is known for its dementia care and palliative care specialties, organized into four neighbourhood pods within a two-storey design with secured gardens and pathways, offering a campus-style environment focused on personalized care and life enrichment. Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood west of Coquitlam Mall and close to Evergreen SkyTrain Station, the centre is surrounded by nature with nearby access to Lafarge Lake Park and local amenities. The facility serves residents with complex care needs, including those requiring extended care, dementia support, and end-of-life care. Worth checking if the facility's accreditation status has been renewed (it expired 2025), and ask Fraser Health about current bed availability, visiting policies, and the facility's recent inspection history before proceeding with an application.

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

Total Beds

153

Subsidized Beds

136

Operator

Retirement Concepts

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

n/a

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

$9.29

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy20.5%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy10.6%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy0.0%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer1.2%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints1.8%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days11.7%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications36.4%

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

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis29.7%

Single: 95Double: 29

Reviews

4.2

30 Google reviews

Dufferin Care Centre receives strong praise for its location, cleanliness, staff friendliness, and activities program, with particular recognition for recent management improvements. However, serious concerns have been raised about medical emergency response protocols and nursing assessment failures, including delayed emergency care for a stroke patient and missed infections. Food quality has also been criticized.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food

1.5

staff

4.2

activities

4.5

management

4.3

cleanliness

4.5

overall atmosphere

4.4

What families appreciate

+Staff are caring, kind, and cheerful across all levels (nurses, care aids, reception, cleaning)
+Beautiful location with park-like gardens and walking distance to Coquitlam Centre and restaurants
+General Manager Christian Bunz provides excellent leadership and regular family communication
+Clean, well-maintained facility with bright, well-lit hallways
+Recreation department provides daily activities for residents

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Critical delay in emergency response to stroke symptoms (6-hour delay before ambulance called despite clear warning signs)
-Failure to follow established policies and procedures (nurse did not contact Director of Care as required)
-Low quality food
-Staff appears burnt out
-Maintenance issues left unaddressed (broken security door with no signage or instructions)

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