What type of care does Windermere Care Centre offer?

Windermere Care Centre is a Long-Term Care facility offering long term care, dementia care in Vancouver, BC.

How much does Windermere Care Centre cost per month?

Windermere Care Centre offers 209 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 Windermere Care Centre rated?

Windermere Care Centre has a 3.6 out of 5 star rating based on 9 Google Reviews.

Where is Windermere Care Centre located?

Windermere Care Centre is located at 900 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z1N3, within the Vancouver Coastal Health region.

What is the bed capacity at Windermere Care Centre?

Windermere Care Centre has 209 beds, including 209 subsidized beds.

Which health authority oversees Windermere Care Centre?

Windermere Care Centre is overseen by Vancouver Coastal Health in British Columbia.

What care specializations does Windermere Care Centre have?

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

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Windermere Care Centre

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900 West 12th Avenue

Vancouver, BC V5Z1N3

Vancouver Coastal Health

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3.6(9 reviews)

Windermere Care Centre is a 209-bed publicly funded long-term care home in Vancouver, BC, operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. The home provides 24-hour nursing care for residents with complex medical and personal care needs. Located across from Vancouver General Hospital, Windermere is a 15-storey home with a large enclosed private garden. The home offers 185 single rooms with large windows and washrooms, weekly religious services, an Asian lunch option, restorative recreation programs, and a wheelchair-accessible bus. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Windermere Care Centre to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Vancouver Coastal Health — publicly funded placement

Vancouver Coastal Health manages placement at Windermere Care Centre; families should contact Vancouver Intake at 604-263-7377 for eligibility assessment, as clients must meet Home Health needs including citizenship and residency requirements. This long-term care home provides residential care for adults with complex medical needs unable to live independently at home, including personal care, end-of-life care, meals, nutritional support, social work, and recreational activities. Located in Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood near Charleson Park, it offers green spaces for outdoor activities and is close to shops, cafes, and bus routes in walkable South Granville. BCSA QuickFacts reports accreditation until November 2027 and notes personal spending accounts are available. Worth checking if Vancouver Coastal Health has current availability, ask about reported admission waits average two months, and known from sources for complaints contact at (604) 737-5474.

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

Total Beds

209

Subsidized Beds

209

Operator

Vancouver Coastal 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

RomanianGermanArabicJapaneseItalianPolishUkrainianGreekEnglishCantoneseMandarinFijianHindiSpanishAmharicVietnameseTagalogIndonesianDutchTonganFrenchFarsiKoreanMalayPortuguesePunjabiRussian

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

$11.63

per resident per day

Complaints (Year)

Inspections (Year)

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy22.3%

Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy69.4%

Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy2.3%

Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer2.1%

Percent of residents with daily physical restraints9.2%

Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days13.1%

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications42.3%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits1.4%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis24.4%

Food prepared on-siteSingle: 167Double: 21

Reviews

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3.6Google Rating (9 reviews)

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