Simon Fraser Lodge

What families should know

Placement through Northern Health — publicly funded placement

For Simon Fraser Lodge, placement is managed by Northern Health, so your starting point is an eligibility assessment through Northern Health’s home and community care team rather than applying directly to the home. This is a publicly funded long-term care home operated by a for-profit provider, and its own website highlights a focus on complex care and dementia care in a home-like environment. The building sits on Laurier Crescent in central Prince George on Lheidli T’enneh First Nation territory, in a residential neighbourhood that is relatively close to the downtown core and likely accessible by local bus. Residents here are typically older adults who need 24-hour nursing and personal care, with many likely living with dementia or other complex medical conditions that make independent living unsafe. BC Seniors Advocate (BCSA) QuickFacts reports that admission waits at this home have ranged widely, with an average of 249 days for all admissions, so it is important to view this as contextual information only. Daily life will be shaped by the home’s structured routines, dementia-focused supports, and the combined resident and family council, which can give families a voice in care and activity planning. You will want to clarify current Northern Health wait times, how the team manages dementia-related behaviours, and what the most recent inspection or quality review has shown. Ask about current waitlist status, visiting policies, and whether this setting matches your family member’s care needs.

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