What type of care does Tweedsmuir House offer?

Tweedsmuir House is a Assisted Living facility offering assisted living in Burns Lake, BC.

How is Tweedsmuir House rated?

Tweedsmuir House has a 3.9 out of 5 star rating based on 57 Google Reviews.

Where is Tweedsmuir House located?

Tweedsmuir House is located at 53 9th Avenue, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0, within the Northern Health region.

What amenities does Tweedsmuir House offer?

Tweedsmuir House offers Dining, Salon, Library, Garden / Patio, Transportation and 2 more amenities.

Which health authority oversees Tweedsmuir House?

Tweedsmuir House is overseen by Northern Health in British Columbia.

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Tweedsmuir House

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53 9th Avenue

Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

Northern Health

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3.9(57 reviews)

Tweedsmuir House is a 17-unit publicly subsidized assisted living residence in Burns Lake, BC. It is operated by Lakes District Senior Citizens Housing Association and supports adults who can live independently with help for daily activities. The single-storey building includes dining, laundry, and tenant lounge areas. The residence has one-bedroom and two-bedroom assisted living units, and a monthly recreation calendar is available for residents. Publicly subsidized assisted living access is managed through a health authority assessment. Contact Northern Health Home and Community Care to ask about eligibility and placement.

Last verified May 18, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Northern Health — publicly funded placement

Tweedsmuir House is a small, single-storey assisted living setting in Burns Lake. Its shared dining, laundry, and tenant lounge areas give residents practical places to eat, gather, and manage daily routines without the scale of a larger campus. Families should begin with Northern Health for subsidized placement and ask the operator about the current recreation calendar and how overnight support or emergency response works on site.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 18, 2026

Operator

Lakes District Senior Citizens Housing Association

Languages Spoken

English

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate

$1,253.80 to $5,107.00

2026 BC subsidized rate

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications10.0%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits17.4%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis0.0%

Food prepared on-site

Reviews

3.9

57 Google reviews

Tweedsmuir House has recently undergone renovations and received praise for food quality and service in early 2024. However, recent reviews from February 2025 report significant declines in food quality, with complaints of undercooked dishes, soggy items, and small portions. Management availability and dinner service inconsistencies have also been noted as concerns.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food

3.0

staff

3.5

management

1.5

cleanliness

4.0

overall atmosphere

3.5

What families appreciate

+Homemade fries and food quality praised by multiple reviewers
+Beautiful modern renovations to hotel rooms
+Fast, friendly and efficient service with large portions
+Amazing breakfast with huge portions and perfect cooking
+Tweedsmuir Burger generous portion size

Concerns mentioned in reviews

-Food quality has declined significantly over the past year with undercooked items
-Small portions across multiple dishes (potatoes, pancakes, omelets)
-Soggy potatoes, thick grainy pancakes, poorly made omelets
-Over 30-minute wait time to receive food
-Manager unavailable to address booking issues and dinner service not available

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