ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital
88 Waglisla Street
Bella Bella, BC V0T1Z0
Vancouver Coastal Health
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ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital in Bella Bella is a small publicly funded long-term care unit operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. It is located on Heiltsuk Nation territory and functions as part of the local hospital site, offering 24-hour nursing support in a remote coastal community setting. The unit provides long-term care for adults whose complex medical or functional needs can no longer be managed safely at home or in assisted living. All listed beds are publicly funded, with access managed through Vancouver Coastal Health’s home and community care assessment and placement processes. Residents benefit from the close integration with acute and community health services available at the Bella Bella hospital campus. The setting enables continuity of care for people from the surrounding region who require ongoing support, including those returning from hospital stays who need a higher level of daily assistance on a permanent basis.
Last verified May 18, 2026 · operator website
What families should know
Placement through Vancouver Coastal Health — publicly funded placement
Vancouver Coastal Health manages placement into ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital, a publicly funded long-term care home; get admitted by contacting the Health Authority for assessment of complex care needs. This facility is known for its hospital proximity and location in Heiltsuk Nation territory, offering culturally relevant care in a small remote setting. Situated at 88 Waglisla Street in Bella Bella, it sits in a walkable coastal community with free visitor parking but limited transit. It serves adults needing 24-hour care for physical disabilities or mental/behavioural conditions. BCSA QuickFacts reports suppressed wait times; ask Vancouver Coastal Health how current waits compare. Worth checking if it fits specific cultural or complex care needs, along with accreditation details and complaint contacts.
Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026
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