The Madison Care Centre
1399 Foster Avenue
Coquitlam, BC V3J2N1
Fraser Health
This facility offers both and spaces. Availability varies.
The Madison Care Centre is a 137-bed long-term care home in Coquitlam, BC, operated by The Care Group. Opened in 2008 and licensed under the Hospital Act, the home is located steps from Como Lake and holds Accreditation Canada accreditation valid through 2027. The home offers 119 single-occupancy and 9 double-occupancy rooms. Programming includes music therapy, art classes, and community events. A registered dietitian and professional chef prepare seasonal menus; staff speak Tagalog, Romanian, Spanish, Russian, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Cantonese. The Madison Care Centre offers both publicly funded and private-pay placements. Publicly funded beds are accessed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1. Private-pay beds can often be arranged within days; contact The Madison Care Centre directly.
Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website
What families should know
Placement through Fraser Health — publicly funded placement
The Madison describes a Coquitlam care centre near Como Lake with landscaped gardens, patios, music therapy, art classes, horticultural activities, pet visits, spiritual services and seasonal meals planned with a dietitian and chef.
Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 12, 2026
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Care Specializations
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Quality & Safety
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Reviews
Madison Care Centre receives highly polarized reviews. Most reviewers praise specific staff members, cleanliness, and recreational activities, while one detailed complaint describes inconsistent care quality, staff inattentiveness, ignored requests for resident assistance, and dignity concerns. The facility appears to have standout dedicated staff but faces challenges with consistency in care delivery and supervision across the facility.
Based on Google reviews
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What families appreciate
- +Head nurses Debbie, Penny, and Sherri demonstrate professionalism and genuine care
- +Recreation department is wonderful with special events, performances, movie nights, trivia and karaoke
- +Bed linen is always clean and fresh
- +Community activity leader Janette is outstanding and invested in residents' well-being
- +Staff encourage residents to participate in events and socialize with other residents
Concerns mentioned in reviews
- -Staff standing around idle, talking about non-work topics instead of engaging with residents
- -Repeated requests to help residents move from wheelchairs are ignored or dismissed
- -Resident found without proper clothing (no bra, only pajama top), failing to maintain dignity
- -Some cleaning staff appear self-involved and not showing due care for residents
- -Residents appear bored, disengaged, and neglected despite higher facility costs
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