Village by the Station

What families should know

Placement through Interior Health — publicly funded placement

Interior Health manages access to Good Samaritan Village by the Station, so families start by contacting an Interior Health community case manager, who assesses eligibility for publicly funded long-term care or assisted living and coordinates any referral rather than applying directly to the home. On site, residents are part of a faith-based, not-for-profit campus that includes a 100-bed long-term care home, four small dementia care cottages, 35 assisted living suites, and an adult day program, all operated under the Good Samaritan Society’s Christian-hospitality mission while welcoming people of any or no faith. The campus is located on Hastings Avenue in Penticton on syilx (Penticton Indian Band) territory, in a residential neighbourhood where families will want to check local bus routes, accessible transit options, and how easy it is to reach nearby parks, shops, and Penticton Regional Hospital. BCSA QuickFacts indicates that residents here typically have higher care needs, with all-long-term-care beds publicly funded, single-occupancy rooms and a case mix index around 0.57–0.58, and the operator highlights that the dementia cottages offer a smaller, home-like environment for people living with more advanced memory loss. BCSA QuickFacts reports long-term care admission waits averaging roughly 52–61 days historically, so families should ask Interior Health how current waits compare, whether the assisted living suites or adult day program might provide interim support, and if there are any special pathways for people with urgent or behavioural needs. Because the operator is Lutheran and emphasizes Christian hospitality, families may want to explore how spiritual care, multi-faith respect, and cultural safety (including for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ residents) are woven into daily life. It is also important to clarify visiting hours and expectations, how staff encourage family involvement in care planning, and what communication looks like if your relative’s health changes suddenly. Ask about finally, families should review recent licensing and Assisted Living Registrar inspection findings and talk with the care team about how any issues have been addressed, so they can understand the home’s quality and safety track record before making a decision.

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