Buchanan Lodge is a two-level long term home with four separate resident areas and a special care unit.
The Salvation Army Buchanan Lodge is a non-profit faith-based home where care and support is provided in a warm and loving community.
We follow a resident-centered approach to meet the complex care needs of the people we serve. We provide holistic care, with spiritual care being the “heart and soul” of our mission.
God is central to our mission in providing care and service. Embracing people of all life backgrounds and faith, Buchanan Lodge is a home where people feel safe and receive compassionate and responsive care.
There are 112 publicly subsidized long term care beds at the residence. One hundred and eight (108) are single occupancy rooms and two are double occupancy rooms.
Features
| Room features and personalization |
At the entrance to each resident’s room is a personal “Memory Box,” a lockable, illuminated Plexiglas cabinet used to display photos and mementos. Each room is furnished with an electric hi-lo bed with a specialized mattress and linen, a night stand, a wardrobe, a three-drawer dresser, a sitting chair and a framed bulletin board. Additional furniture may be brought in to supplement existing furniture. If a resident has a favorite recliner then we will replace the existing easy chair with the recliner. Residents are encouraged to bring in their own pictures, memorabilia, and other favourite items, such as an afghan, bedside chair, television, computer, etc., to help them feel more at home. |
| Accessibility | Buchanan Lodge offers a barrier-free environment with wheel chair accessibility to all resident areas within the facility as well as on the bus used for recreational outings. We do not have the capacity for motorized wheelchairs or scooters. |
| Security | Security features include controlled access through double doors at the main entrance, electronic key access for all other points of entry, surveillance cameras in common areas, and restricted elevator access. “RoamAlert” security system is available to all residents at risk of elopement. |
| Smoking | Buchanan is a non-smoking facility. |
| Location information | Buchanan is 10 minutes walking distance to Royal Columbia Hospital and nearby shopping and restaurants, 5 minutes to the nearest bus stop, and a 15 minute walk to Sapperton Sky Train Station. |
| Additional site features | Situated on the south slope of the Sapperton hillside, every room has a window view of green space, garden, or mountains. Each of the four houses have an enclosed courtyard with beautiful gardens. We also have a large multipurpose room for chapel services and recreational activities. |
| Parking and transportation` | There is free street parking available with a two hour limit and close access to bus and Skytrain. |
Programs
| Social and recreation programs | Our Recreation Team provides a wide variety of activities and leisure opportunities for residents to take part in. These programs help restore, maintain and/or improve residents’ physical, emotional, social and psychological well-being. Many of the programs take place in the various Houses. Recreation bus outings include local restaurants, shopping malls, musical concerts and scenic drives. Larger functions and unique programs are held in the Multipurpose Room on the main floor adjacent to the main lobby. |
| Spiritual program | Spiritual Health Practitioners are available as part of the care offered to residents, families and staff, assisting with emotional and spiritual needs. They provide information and expertise related to end of life issues. They also facilitate religious rites and ceremonies no matter which faith the residents practice. |
| Pets | Buchanan has a resident cockatoo and an aquarium, as well a number of visiting dogs and other pets brought in by staff, volunteers and families. |
| Medical assistance in dying | On-site assessment available. As a faith-based home we do not offer on-site provision. |
Additional services
| Hairdressing | The on-site hair salon is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Services include haircuts, shampoo/sets, perms, coloring and are charged to the resident’s trust account. |
| Foot and nail care | We have a qualified foot specialist who provides routine foot care to residents. A nominal fee is charged. Residents or their representatives must sign a consent form for service. |
| Additional services | A registered dietitian assesses each resident and determines their individual nutritional needs. A physiotherapist provides mobility assessment and works in conjunction with the rehabilitation assistant in offering various mobility and strengthening programs. A mobile dentistry service provides on-site annual oral screening and professional dental services as required. A signed consent form is required for service. An optometrist service is on-site every three months to provide eye tests and referral to a specialist as required. A signed consent form is required for service. |
Parking and Transportation
Nearby public transportation
Hours of operation
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
Contact us to find out more about our services and how to access them:
- New clients can contact our Home Health Service Line at 1-855-412-2121 (open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; on statutory holidays between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
- Current clients should contact your Home Health office.
For information on additional services and programs for older adults visit fraserhealth.ca/seniors.
Referral
Referral by case manager at a Home and Community Care office is required. To access service call the Home Health Service Line for more information; do not contact the care home directly.
Fees
There is a monthly accommodation fee; additional fees may apply for incidental services.
Resources
See our long term care approximate wait times by community [map].