What type of care does George Derby Centre offer?

George Derby Centre is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care, dementia care in Burnaby, BC.

How much does George Derby Centre cost per month?

George Derby Centre offers 300 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 George Derby Centre rated?

George Derby Centre has a 3.0 out of 5 star rating based on 20 Google Reviews.

Where is George Derby Centre located?

George Derby Centre is located at 7550 Cumberland St, Burnaby, BC V3N3X5, within the Fraser Health region.

What is the bed capacity at George Derby Centre?

George Derby Centre has 300 beds, including 300 subsidized beds.

What amenities does George Derby Centre offer?

George Derby Centre offers Bathroom Insuite, Chapel / Spiritual, Common Room, Craft Room, Emergency Call System Insuite and 19 more amenities.

Which health authority oversees George Derby Centre?

George Derby Centre is overseen by Fraser Health in British Columbia.

What care specializations does George Derby Centre have?

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

Long-Term CareNon-Profit

George Derby Centre

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7550 Cumberland St

Burnaby, BC V3N3X5

Fraser Health

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3.0(20 reviews)

George Derby Centre is a 300-bed long-term care facility in Burnaby, operated by the George Derby Care Society. Originally opened in 1947 as a rehabilitation centre for World War II veterans, it now serves eligible civilians as well. The centre holds Accreditation Canada’s “Exemplary Standing” designation — earned in 2011 — and has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence since 1988. Services include complex care, dementia care, and palliative and end-of-life support, with the mission to honour veterans’ legacy continuing today. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact George Derby Centre to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Fraser Health — publicly funded placement

George Derby Centre is a 300-bed publicly funded long-term care home operated by Fraser Health in Burnaby, with admission managed through Fraser Health's placement process. The facility is known for its specialized approach to complex care, dementia care, and palliative services, organized across four residential units—three open units and one secured Special Care Unit for residents requiring behavioral support. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Robert Burnaby Park with public transit access and proximity to Highway 1, the Centre provides a calm setting with walking trails and green spaces for residents and visitors. The resident population averages 84 years of age, with over half aged 85 or older; the facility serves seniors with complex medical and cognitive needs, with an average length of stay of approximately two years. Families should ask about current admission wait times (BCSA QuickFacts reports admission waits averaging 217 days), verify veteran priority eligibility, confirm the suitability of the unit structure for the resident's care needs, and review the facility's accreditation status and recent inspection history with Fraser Health.

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

Total Beds

300

Subsidized Beds

300

Operator

George Derby Care Society

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

EnglishPunjabiHindiCantoneseMandarinItalianPolishFarsiCroatianFrenchTagalogSpanishPortugueseKorean

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

$10.46

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy9.7%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy53.6%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy2.0%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer4.1%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints5.0%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days12.0%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications45.3%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits1.9%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis30.2%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 284Double: 8

Reviews

3.0

20 Google reviews

George Derby Centre receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about staff professionalism, resident cleanliness, and management oversight, though some families report positive outcomes in specialized care areas like dementia management. Multiple reviewers describe staff as rude and inattentive, with complaints about missing personal items and poor hygiene standards. A small number of positive reviews highlight good adjustment and care outcomes for specific residents.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food

2.0

staff

1.8

activities

4.0

management

1.2

cleanliness

2.0

overall atmosphere

1.5

What families appreciate

+Patient showed significant improvement after transfer from hospital for dementia care
+Regular activities organized for residents
+Mom adjusted well to the facility
+Staff described as lovely by some family members

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Staff reported as rude and unprofessional toward residents and visitors
-Poor hygiene standards with residents not cleaned up after meals
-Residents' personal items going missing with no accountability from staff
-Management and supervisors ineffective; staff texting on phones while on duty
-Deceased residents transported through trash area; disrespectful treatment of remains

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