Situated in beautiful WEST VANCOUVER
, BC, Canada, Inglewood’s Multi-level Care Centre is nestled among five acres of tree-lined trails. Enjoy a stroll through beautiful, landscaped gardens or recline in the sun on our patios. Close to the conveniences of city life, our tranquil setting offers a relaxed and caring environment.
PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY NURSING CARE
Professional nurses, occupational, physiotherapy and recreational therapists work with our Dietitian and Social Services Director to ensure that all facets of our residents’ health are properly managed. Whether the needs are medical, emotional or the challenge of day-to-day living — our highly-trained staff members work with residents and their families to develop personalized plans for care provision.
NUTRITIOUS DINING
Inglewood’s spacious and beautifully decorated dining rooms accommodate all our residents so that meals can be enjoyed in a social atmosphere. While offering a wide variety of delicious fare, our staff also caters to special dietary needs — as well as personal tastes. Inglewood has a strict food safety policy. All food service workers must have a food safety certificate. Our residents consider Inglewood to be their home and as such, we encourage everyone to personalize his/her living space to suit individual tastes. With flexible visiting hours, residents can enjoy quality time with family and friends. Inglewood offers:
COMFORTABLE LIVING
Inglewood’s tastefully furnished residences are designed for both comfort and security. Amenities such as naturally-lit activity rooms, daily housekeeping service and multiple nursing stations provide Inglewood residents with a wide range of conveniences to ensure a comfortable lifestyle. As well, the Extended (dementia and Alzheimer) Care Unit area features a state-of-the-art security system that enables staff to monitor and respond promptly to resident care needs.
--PHYSIOTHERAPY AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY.
A group program run by the Physiotherapist and Recreation Therapist for residents in the Extended Care Unit who are primarily using a wheelchair, but are able to walk with assistance. The program begins with simple range of motion, stretching and strengthening, and ends with assisted walking.
- 124 private and 7 semi-private rooms in our Intermediate Care area
- 79 private and 7 semi-private rooms in the extended / dementia area
- 5 Private Pay Rooms
- Safety railing in all hallways
- Safety "grab bars" and call bells in washrooms
- Daily housekeeping service
- On-site laundry service
- Safety monitors in the secure areas
- In-room resident-controlled music in the Extended
and Sensitive Care area
- Cable TV and telephone hook-up in all rooms
- Secure on-site walking path surrounded by trees and gardens
- Respite - respite room
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Many pleasant hours can be spent reading in Inglewood’s convenient library, enjoying a fitness class or taking part in an off-site day tour. In the evening, enjoy dinner in the dining room and then, perhaps, join in a friendly game of bridge, participate in the Reading Club or spend time getting to know a new acquaintance. Recreational therapists are on staff to organize fun and stimulating activities and recreation for residents to enjoy. Inglewood strives to provide a dynamic social environment to accommodate the varied interests of all our residents.
A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Inglewood's beautiful setting, caring staff and secure environment make it a wonderful place to call home. A wide variety of social activities and care services are available to our residents - so you can choose a lifestyle that is right for you.
SELECTING A CARE HOME
Selecting a Care Home for a family member or friend may be a difficult task. It will take considerable time and effort to gather information in order to make the right decision. It is important to find the right home for your loved one. The stay might be a long one and sometimes for the remainder of the person's life. Many aspects have to be investigated such as PHYSICAL APPEAL OF THE FACILITY, ACTIVITIES personal care etc., and also, for some most important - nutrition - THE FOOD Also, you might look for a facility which is "accredited", which means the care home has past strict government guidelines. See ACCREDITATION REPORT What is a care home? The term "long term care" (the old terminology - nursing home) may be confusing to some, and misunderstood for a hospital or rest home. Care homes provide several level of care, from Intermediate Care to Extended Care to
DEMENTIA CARE (Alzheimer). The difference is the amount of nursing hours required by the resident, which will be assessed on a regular basis. The goal of a care home is to provide a safe, friendly and comfortable environment and to maintain the highest level of physical, mental and social well-being. Planning:
Plan ahead if you think you'll need a care home in the foreseeable future, for you or a loved one, might be a wise move. Most good care homes have a long waiting list, and the changes for placement may be reduced. CHECK THE AGREEMENT (resident handbook), and terms and condition of a care home, this will provide you with information on, for example, what personal belongings you can bring or what services are available. Preparation for transition:
Preparing yourself for the transition to a long care home is important. Such a change will affect the whole family and it will take time to adjust. Some long term care homes have a Social Worker or Nurse Specialist to assist you in adjusting to the change. A loved one may be more comfortable if accompanied by the family on moving day, and frequent visits will help the loved one to adjust better. | 
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