Purdy Pavilion – UBC Hospital
2221 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T1Z9
Vancouver Coastal Health
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Purdy Pavilion – UBC Hospital is a 135-bed long-term care home in Vancouver, British Columbia, operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. Located on the UBC Hospital campus, the facility provides complex care and dementia support for older adults with higher care needs. All 135 beds are publicly funded. The home holds Accreditation Canada accreditation, current to November 2027. Staff speak twelve languages, including English, French, Tagalog, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Korean, and Cantonese. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Purdy Pavilion – UBC Hospital 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
Purdy Pavilion is located on the UBC Hospital campus, offering long-term care in a hospital-linked setting for adults with complex health needs. Residents live in a care environment with access to nursing and support services, and staff members speak multiple languages, which can help with communication for diverse cultural communities. As part of the publicly funded system, it is integrated into the broader health network in Vancouver, which can support ongoing medical needs over time. Families can visit on campus and connect with staff to learn how daily routines, meals, and activities are organized on each unit.
Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 18, 2026
Languages Spoken
Quality & Safety
Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)
Reviews
Purdy Pavilion receives mixed reviews with significant divergence in patient experiences. While some reviewers report good stabilization care and professional staff, others cite serious concerns about neglect, food quality, and inadequate post-surgical discharge procedures. Cost concerns are raised given reported service inconsistencies.
Based on Google reviews
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What families appreciate
- +Staff were fantastic and provided good care during stay
- +Patient was assessed and stabilized effectively
- +Peaceful environment
- +Quick response to job applications
- +Great attention to patients once in the building
Concerns mentioned in reviews
- -Elderly residents fed horrible quality food
- -Staff frequently seen on cell phones instead of attending to residents
- -Elderly residents are ignored and neglected
- -Call bells ringing constantly with no response
- -Post-surgical discharge without pain management or assistance (hip replacement patient sent home by taxi alone without medication)
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