Henry Durand Manor

What families should know

Placement through Interior Health — publicly funded placement

Henry M. Durand Manor is a publicly funded long-term care home in Golden, overseen by Interior Health, so admission normally starts with an Interior Health home and community care assessment rather than applying directly to the facility. Interior Health describes it as a small, 28-bed long-term care home on Ktunaxa Nation territory, offering a more intimate setting than larger urban centres. It sits at 803 9th Street South in a residential part of Golden, with free on-site visitor parking but limited formal public transit, meaning most families will visit by car, especially in winter. As a complex care home regulated under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, it is designed for seniors with significant medical and functional needs who can no longer be supported safely at home, and many residents are likely to have some degree of cognitive impairment or dementia. BCSA QuickFacts reports admission waits ranging from 1 to 185 days with an average of 89 days here, so families should ask Interior Health how current waits compare when planning ahead. Because detailed clinical mix and program information are not fully published, families may want to ask about dementia care approaches, recreational programming, and how staff keep residents engaged in a small-town setting. It is also helpful to confirm visiting policies, any outbreak-related restrictions, and how the team communicates with families who live out of town. Finally, reviewing recent licensing inspection findings and asking about any improvements made can provide reassurance about day-to-day quality and safety.

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