George Derby Centre is a community based complex care facility for Persons who require complex care and services.
George Derby Centre has a long history dating from the end of World War II as a housing and rehabilitation facility for veterans of the Armed Forces who were returning from a theatre of war. Since 1948, George Derby Centre has evolved into a long term care facility that is licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, Adult Care Regulations. The present Centre was opened in May, 1988.
Our vision for the future is to be the Centre of excellence for the provision of supportive independent living, complex and dementia care for the general senior population.
We enable our residents to maintain their optimal level of personal health and well-being by providing leisure, medical, nursing, palliative, rehabilitative and spiritual and therapeutic programs and services.
The centre also provides palliative and end of life care. The living area is divided into four units. Three of the units are open (unsecured with unlocked doors) and each is home to 81 residents. Our “Special Care Unit” (secured with locked doors) is where residents with behavioral symptoms are cared for.
George Derby Centre has 300 publicly subsidized long term care beds. There are 284 single occupancy and eight double occupancy rooms.
Features
| Room features and personalization | Every room is furnished with: • A twin-size electric bed • Night table with a locked drawer • Sturdy chair • Curtains • Clothes closet • Chest of drawers • A call bell at bedside and in the bathroom • Shelving for your television and personal mementoes. • Bathroom with sink and toilet. Bathroom doors have been removed due to small space, and a curtain is provided for privacy. Residents are encourage to bring their own: • Pictures • Mementoes • Bed Coverings • Televisions 40 “ or smaller • Two folding chairs for additional seating • Memory Boxes outside each room - This can be used for photos and other memorabilia which tell the resident’s’ personal story. |
| Accessibility | The Centre is wheelchair accessible. |
| Security | The Centre has a comprehensive resident security system across the facility. Residents with wandering/ elopement behaviours are maintained on Roam Alert System. Centre has key padded entry to ensure resident safety. The entrance doors are locked outside regular visiting hours (8am- 8pm). During these times the intercom located at the front door must be used to authorize entrance and exit from the building. George Derby Centre has 24/7 Video Monitoring Surveillance inside and outside the centre to maintain resident safety. |
| Smoking | George Derby Centre is a non-smoking facility |
| Location information | George Derby Centre is located at 7550 Cumberland Street Burnaby, very close to Highway 1. There is a public transit nearby. |
| Additional site features | Gift Shop: The Gift Shop is operated by the Centre’s volunteers. Items such as toiletries, clothing, gift items, snacks and beverages can be purchased in the shop. Outside the shop, there are tables and seating for socializing. Chapel: There is a small chapel on Main Street. It provides an atmosphere for quiet reflection. The chapel is open 24 hours a day and everyone is welcome to use it. Vending Machines: Vending machines are located across from the Artworks Studio Food Cart: Food Cart is available in Town Hall for fresh lunches to purchase. |
| Parking and transportation | Public Transportation is nearby. George Derby Centre has visitor parking lot for families’ visiting their loved one. |
Programs
| Social and recreation programs | We offer comprehensive recreation and leisure activity programs. Residents are encouraged to participate in recreation and social programs which are opportunities for physical activity, creativity, socialization and a sense of accomplishment, all of which contribute to a sense of well-being. There are both in-house and community activities, some of which are open to every resident and some by invitation only (ie. Legion outings). Following are examples of programs: • Art therapy • Bingo • Birthday celebrations • Discussion groups/Trivia • Entertainment • Gardening • Group exercise • Holiday/commemorative celebrations • Legion visits • Music therapy • Pub socials • Restaurant outing/Scenic drives. |
| Spiritual program | Multi-denominational chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support and grief counselling. There is weekly church services held and programs designed to meet our residents’ spiritual needs. |
| Pets | George Derby welcomes pets to visit. George Derby Centre maintains a pet visitation policy for our residents’ safety and comfort. |
| Medical assistance in dying | Currently in the process of discussion and Implementation Plan. |
Additional services
| Hairdressing | A fully equipped hairdressing and barbering salon is located on Main Street. Prices for services are posted in the salon. |
| Foot and nail care | We have Foot Nurse who will visit residents our residents as requested. There is a $50 charge per Foot Care Visit. |
| Additional services | The following services are not included in your monthly costs: • Adaptive clothing • Audiology • Barber/Hairdressing • Companions • Dental • Equipment (mobility and adaptive aids) • Foot Care • Gift shop items • Hip protectors • Identification bracelet (metal) • Medical escort • Newspaper • Pharmacy items • Socials (e.g. Pubs, restaurant outings) • Telephone • Television cable • Rehabilitation |
Parking and Transportation
Public transportation is nearby.
Hours of operation
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Eligibility
Clients must meet Home and Community Care requirements and criteria for admission. A health care needs assessment will be completed to confirm eligibility. See the eligibility requirements for home and community care section of our website.
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].