What type of care does Mount St. Mary Hospital offer?

Mount St. Mary Hospital is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care in Victoria, BC.

How much does Mount St. Mary Hospital cost per month?

Mount St. Mary Hospital offers 200 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 St. Mary Hospital rated?

Mount St. Mary Hospital has a 3.5 out of 5 star rating based on 12 Google Reviews.

Where is Mount St. Mary Hospital located?

Mount St. Mary Hospital is located at 861 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, BC V8V5A9, within the Vancouver Island Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Mount St. Mary Hospital?

Mount St. Mary Hospital has 200 beds, including 200 subsidized beds.

What amenities does Mount St. Mary Hospital offer?

Mount St. Mary Hospital offers Dining, Salon, Garden / Patio, Chapel / Spiritual.

Which health authority oversees Mount St. Mary Hospital?

Mount St. Mary Hospital is overseen by Vancouver Island Health in British Columbia.

Long-Term CareNon-Profit

Mount St. Mary Hospital

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861 Fairfield Rd.

Victoria, BC V8V5A9

Island Health

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3.5(12 reviews)

Mount St. Mary Hospital is a 200-bed publicly funded long-term care home in Victoria, BC, operated by the Marie Esther Society. The home provides 24-hour nursing care for residents with complex medical and personal care needs. Founded by the Sisters of St. Ann, the home holds CARF accreditation through 2028 and provides specialized dementia care with safe indoor and outdoor spaces. Programs include music therapy by accredited therapists and spiritual care for residents of all faiths. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Mount St. Mary Hospital to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

Mount St. Mary adds seasonal onsite meals and recreation such as exercise, discussion groups, baking and crafts beyond the current enriched overview.

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

Total Beds

200

Subsidized Beds

200

Operator

Marie Esther Society

Languages Spoken

EnglishGermanCantoneseFrenchFilipinoTagalogPolishSpanishCroatianJapaneseMandarinArabic

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate

$1,507.70 to $4,142.60

2026 BC subsidized rate

Funded Care Hours

3.5 hrs

per resident per day

Food Cost

$12.42

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 therapy39.6%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy0.3%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer4.8%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints0.0%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days17.4%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications40.3%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits0.0%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis22.0%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 184Double: 8

Reviews

3.5

12 Google reviews

Mount St. Mary Hospital receives highly positive reviews praising staff compassion, engaging activities, and a welcoming atmosphere, with families noting resident happiness and satisfaction. However, negative reviews raise concerns about alleged neglect, inflexible policies regarding visitor accommodations, and management responsiveness to resident needs. Recent positive reviews significantly outnumber older negative ones.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

staff

4.2

activities

4.5

management

2.0

overall atmosphere

4.3

What families appreciate

+Staff described as caring, empathic, kind, and compassionate
+Residents feel safe, secure, and genuinely happy
+Activities are fun, engaging, and help residents stay active and connected
+Beautiful outdoor garden with resident involvement in gardening
+Personalized care approach tailored to individual residents

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Alleged neglect of residents and insufficient attention to well-being
-Inflexible visitor policy with refusal to accommodate end-of-life requests
-Poor phone operator customer service and lack of people skills
-Management described as incompetent and uncaring regarding resident requests

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