Rest Haven Lodge

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

Placement into Rest Haven Lodge’s publicly funded long-term care beds is coordinated by Island Health through its case managers and Community Health Services offices, so families begin with a health authority assessment rather than contacting the home for admission. Rest Haven Lodge is known as a 73-bed long-term care home operated by the not-for-profit Broadmead Care Society, with a person-centred approach and an onsite Adult Day Program that brings additional social and recreational activity into the building. The home is in a quiet neighbourhood in Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula, about a 30‑minute drive from Victoria, close to public transit, the Shoal Centre, the local library, and the walkable downtown and seaside. Residents here typically have higher care needs that require 24-hour nursing and care aide support, and many live with dementia or other cognitive changes, similar to other BC long-term care homes. BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts reports admission waits at this home ranging widely, with an average of about 483 days, so it is important to clarify how current waits compare when planning. Island Health and Broadmead Care highlight amenities such as secure gardens, activity rooms, and home-cooked meals, which can help families gauge whether the social and physical environment fits their relative. Because licensing inspections have found some issues mainly related to the physical environment, medications, and record-keeping (with an overall low risk rating), it is worth asking how these are being monitored over time. Ask about current waitlist status, visiting policies, recent inspection findings, and whether the care environment and activity programs match your family member’s needs and preferences.

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