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German Canadian Care Home

2010 Harrison Drive

Vancouver, BC V5P2P6

Vancouver Coastal Health

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3.5(15 reviews)Google Maps

German Canadian Care Home is a 132-bed long-term care home in Vancouver, British Columbia. Operated by German Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C. under contract with Vancouver Coastal Health, the home provides complex care and dementia support for older adults. All 132 beds are publicly funded. The home holds Accreditation Canada Exemplary Standing, current to December 2026. Staff speak twelve languages, including German, English, Polish, Hungarian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Farsi. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact German Canadian Care Home to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Vancouver Coastal Health — publicly funded placement

German Canadian Care Home offers long-term and dementia care in a residential setting that reflects both German and Canadian cultural roots. Residents live in furnished rooms and spend time in shared lounges and dining areas, where meals incorporate elements of traditional German cuisine alongside North American dishes. The home supports communication in multiple languages, helping residents connect more easily with staff in their preferred language. Group activities and seasonal celebrations often feature music, crafts, and cultural traditions, and families are encouraged to join in community events and visits in the common areas.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 18, 2026

Total Beds
132
Subsidized Beds
132
Operator
German Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C.

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

EnglishGermanPolishHungarianMandarinCantoneseTagalogFarsiRomanianBulgarianJapanesePunjabi

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
$7.42
per resident per day
Complaints (Year)
5
Inspections (Year)
8

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy42.4%
Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy86.4%
Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy28.9%
Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer0.9%
Percent of residents with daily physical restraints11.4%
Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days11.6%
Percent of residents taking nine or more medications49.1%
Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits1.1%
Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis16.0%
Food prepared on-siteSingle: 76Double: 28

Reviews

3.5
15 Google reviews

Reviews reveal significant contrasts in experiences at this facility. Recent positive reviews praise caring staff, activities, and visitor amenities, though older reviews from 2022-2023 document serious concerns including pest infestations, inadequate supervision of dementia residents, staffing imbalances, and alleged misuse of emergency services. The facility is scheduled to close by end of 2025 for redevelopment.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

staff
4.2
activities
5.0
management
2.0
cleanliness
1.5
overall atmosphere
3.5

What families appreciate

  • +Staff described as very helpful, friendly, caring, and polite
  • +Great variety of activities available
  • +Pet friendly policy
  • +Ample areas for family and friends to visit
  • +Conveniently located next to bus loop

Concerns mentioned in reviews

  • -Severe cockroach infestation reported
  • -Residents with dementia left without supervision
  • -Resident-to-resident assault incidents documented
  • -Unequal staff distribution between floors
  • -Unnecessary ambulance calls allegedly used to reduce care workload

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