What type of care does Mount Ida Mews offer?

Mount Ida Mews is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care, dementia care in Salmon Arm, BC.

How much does Mount Ida Mews cost per month?

Mount Ida Mews offers 131 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 Mount Ida Mews rated?

Mount Ida Mews has a 3.9 out of 5 star rating based on 16 Google Reviews.

Where is Mount Ida Mews located?

Mount Ida Mews is located at 100 5th Avenue SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E4H4, within the Interior Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Mount Ida Mews?

Mount Ida Mews has 132 beds, including 131 subsidized beds.

Which health authority oversees Mount Ida Mews?

Mount Ida Mews is overseen by Interior Health in British Columbia.

What care specializations does Mount Ida Mews have?

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

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Mount Ida Mews

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100 5th Avenue SE

Salmon Arm, BC V1E4H4

Interior Health

Contact details available

This facility offers both and spaces. Availability varies.

3.9(16 reviews)

Mount Ida Mews is a long-term care home in Salmon Arm operated by AgeCare under contract with Interior Health. The facility is listed in provincial and regional health authority resources as a residential care home providing publicly funded long-term care beds for eligible seniors. The home is described as offering care for residents who require 24-hour nursing and personal care in a congregate setting. Most beds are publicly funded and accessed through Interior Health, with a small number of beds available on a private-pay basis through the operator. Interior Health and AgeCare materials indicate that Mount Ida Mews supports residents with complex health needs, including those living with dementia. Services typically include room and board, help with activities of daily living, and on-site clinical support consistent with long-term care standards in British Columbia.

Last verified May 18, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Interior Health — publicly funded placement

AgeCare Mount Ida Mews adds six care neighbourhoods with dedicated dining rooms, activity lounges, quiet lounges and bath spas, plus music therapy, visiting pets, resident and family councils and chapel or spiritual services.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Total Beds

132

Subsidized Beds

131

Operator

AgeCare

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

EnglishFrenchSpanishDutchGermanFilipinoHindi

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

$9.65

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy0.6%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy8.6%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy0.0%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer3.8%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints2.0%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days14.9%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications38.9%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits0.6%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis15.5%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 132Double: 0

Reviews

3.9

16 Google reviews

Mount Ida Mews faces significant staffing challenges that have persisted over multiple years, with reviewers noting low and inexperienced staff levels managed poorly despite individual nursing staff efforts. Concerns include inadequate supervision creating safety risks, restrictive visitor policies, and management failures that compromise quality of care.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

staff

3.0

management

2.0

overall atmosphere

2.0

What families appreciate

+Staff working hard under difficult conditions
+Facility provided care through end of life

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Consistently low and inexperienced staffing levels over years
-Poor management despite nursing staff effort
-Visitors restricted, limiting resident contact with family
-Risk of residents being locked in empty areas due to understaffing
-Safety concerns related to inadequate supervision

Frequently Mentioned

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