What type of care does The Pines offer?

The Pines is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care, dementia care in Burns Lake, BC.

How much does The Pines cost per month?

The Pines offers 36 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 The Pines rated?

The Pines has a 5.0 out of 5 star rating based on 1 Google Reviews.

Where is The Pines located?

The Pines is located at 800 Centre St., Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0, within the Northern Health region.

What is the bed capacity at The Pines?

The Pines has 36 beds, including 36 subsidized beds.

Which health authority oversees The Pines?

The Pines is overseen by Northern Health in British Columbia.

What care specializations does The Pines have?

According to BC Seniors Advocate, The Pines offers dementia and memory care. The Pines provides specialized care for Dementia & Memory Care. Contact the facility to discuss specific care needs and availability.

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The Pines

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800 Centre St.

Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0

Northern Health

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5.0(1 review)

The Pines is a 36-bed long-term care home in Burns Lake, British Columbia, operated by Northern Health. The home is accredited through Accreditation Canada and provides 24-hour nursing care, including dementia support, to adults with long-term care needs in the Bulkley-Nechako region. Located in Burns Lake in north-central British Columbia, the home offers structured daily programming, communal dining, and outdoor spaces that reflect the character of the surrounding community. Staff provide individualized care and support plans tailored to each resident's health needs, preferences, and cultural background. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact The Pines to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 12, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Northern Health — publicly funded placement

Northern Health manages placement for The Pines long-term care home in Burns Lake, with families contacting the Residential Care Team Lead at (250) 692-2494 for assessment and admission via the centralized waitlist. This facility operates under the Hospital Act as a publicly funded complex care home with 36 beds, co-located with Burns Lake Hospital for integrated services. It sits at 800 Centre St. in central Burns Lake, a small northern BC community, offering free visitor parking but limited details on transit or walkability. BCSA QuickFacts reports data as of 2025, for long-term care needs; ask Northern Health how current waits compare. Worth checking if the facility supports personal spending accounts and family council involvement, and confirm accreditation status until June 2029.

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

Total Beds

Subsidized Beds

Operator

Northern Health

Also on this campus

Dementia Care

Care Specializations

Dementia & Memory Care· BCSA confirmed

Dementia care programs vary by facility. Contact directly to confirm specialized memory care availability.

Based on what we know about this facility. We recommend calling to confirm their specialized programs.

Languages Spoken

EnglishFrenchCarrierLow GermanMandarin

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate

$1,507.70 to $4,142.60

2026 BC subsidized rate

Funded Care Hours

3.4 hrs

per resident per day

Food Cost

$13.31

per resident per day

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy0.0%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy72.7%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy0.0%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer9.0%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints6.0%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days5.1%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications56.1%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits12.8%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis37.4%

Off-site food preparationSingle: 25Double: 5

Reviews

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5.0Google Rating (1 review)

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