Fraser Hope Lodge

What families should know

Placement through Fraser Health — publicly funded placement

Fraser Hope Lodge is a publicly funded long-term care home operated by Fraser Health, and admission is arranged through a Fraser Health Home and Community Care assessment via the regional Access Line rather than by applying directly to the home. It sits on the Fraser Canyon Hospital site at 1275 7th Avenue in Hope, giving residents ready access to hospital services and making it the only 24-hour complex nursing care option in this rural town. The setting is distinctly small-town and scenic, with two lodge buildings, outdoor spaces, and mountain views, but transit is limited so most families will rely on driving or community transportation to visit. Fraser Health describes the program as serving adults with complex medical needs who can no longer be supported safely at home, and BCSA QuickFacts identifies it as a fully publicly funded long-term care home under the Hospital Act. Staff provide 24-hour nursing and personal care, meals, activities, and end-of-life care typical of Fraser Health long-term care homes, in a relatively small community where residents are likely to know one another and staff by name. BCSA QuickFacts reports an average admission wait of about 55 days at Fraser Hope Lodge over its last reporting period, but you should ask Fraser Health how current waits compare and whether they expect shorter or longer waits for your relative’s level of need. Families considering this home should confirm whether it can support dementia or responsive behaviours, understand how rooms and roommates are assigned over time, and clarify visiting hours and options for outdoor time on the grounds. Ask about recent inspection or quality-review findings with the manager so you understand any issues that have been identified and what has been done to address them in this rural care setting.

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