The Emerald at Elim Village

Contact

Access to subsidized assisted living units is through a Home Health assessment. For more information on subsidized units, contact the local Home Health office nearest you. Please do not contact the Operator directly regarding subsidized units.

For information on market units, please refer to the Seniors Housing Information Program (SHIP) directory.

Building amenities

Our professional chef prepares two meals daily (lunch and dinner).  Two nutritious daily snacks are available in the Fireside Lounge. Weekly housekeeping and laundry service are provided.

Language, culture, religious Affiliations

Elim Village is a Christian village of care. All homes in Elim Village require residents to acknowledge an Elim statement of faith.  Sunday morning worship services.

Type of accommodation

53 publicly subsidized units.  Each suite has easy-to-navigate hallways and washrooms ideal for wheelchairs or walkers. Bathrooms have grab-bars, textured faux wood laminate vinyl floors to prevent slippage, showers with seating and adjustable hand-held shower wands and raised toilets. Each suite includes European-style refrigerators, oven range and a washer/dryer. Residents provide their own furnishings.

Cost

Residents pay 70% of their after-tax income which covers: 1) monthly rental accommodation; 2) hospitality services: two meals and two snacks daily, weekly housekeeping, flat laundry, etc.; 3) personal care; and 4) on-site emergency response system.

Residents on income assistance pay a flat rate.

Items not included as part of the monthly fee include: telephone, cable, hydro, personal laundry, household and toiletry supplies, medications, personal care products and insurance.

Special recreation opportunities

With a full-time recreation coordinator, there are many social, recreational and wellness programs at the Elim.

Accessibility

Residents must be able to move around in their own apartment with or without the use of mobility aids.  Electric wheelchairs designed for indoor use may be permitted with pre-approval of the Executive Director. Indoor scooters are allowed. There is parking for outdoor scooters located at the rear of the building.

Pet policy

We cannot accommodate pets.

Smoking policy

No smoking.

Safety/security features

Our care staff is on duty 24-hours a day.  Residents have the option of a two-way communication panel or personal safety pendant. All suites have pre-wired security systems. All at-grade suites come complete with a security system installed and monitored by Elim Village. All switches and plugs are mounted at a senior-friendly height. There is also a front desk reception during busy hours and we lock the doors when no one is at reception. Video monitoring and care staff available 24/7.

Neighbourhood/community amenities

A recreation centre, community centre, library, grocery and pharmacy, medical centre, physiotherapy and related services, department stores, theaters, restaurants are located nearby.

Residence-specific restrictions

Offers hospitality and personal assistance services for seniors.

Any other amenities

Parking is available.  Other amenities include a coffee shop, wellness centre, a large theatre/gathering hall and numerous activity rooms.  There is an exercise room, theatre and billiard room, as well as a hair salon and mini-convenience store.  The Village is home to four other independent living residences: The Atlin, The Bowron, The Carmanah, and The Diamond Duplexes.