Emergency

Long-Term Care at ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital

Long-term care provides professional care and supervision to adults in a supportive and secure environment. The services are available to people with complex care needs or conditions who cannot live safely and independently at home.

How to access

  • Check eligibility and referral options

    Home and community care services have general eligibility criteria based on citizenship, residency, age and health condition, and specific criteria for each service based on your assessed needs.

    You can contact the home and community care intake line to arrange for care or have a health-care professional make a referral on your behalf.

    Review the full eligibility criteria and how to arrange home and community care services.

Hours of operation

Currently open

We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Visiting hours may vary depending on the unit. Please call the ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital main line at (250) 957-2314 to determine visiting times before your visit.

Parking and transportation

Free parking is available.

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Operator

Vancouver Coastal Health

Building amenities

R.W. Large Memorial Hospital has six acute beds, six long-term care beds and a three-bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services and telehealth services. Also, within the hospital, you'll find a medical clinic and pharmacy.

Language, culture, religious affiliations

All languages, cultures and religious affiliations are welcome.

Accreditation status

Accreditation is an external peer review process to assess and improve the services health-care organizations provide to their residents based on standards of excellence set by Accreditation Canada or by CARF.

Philosophy of care

We take a holistic and individualized approach to resident care, including the promotion of the following residents' rights to: health, safety and dignity; participation and freedom of expression; transparency and accountability.

Type of accommodation

Six residential rooms with private bathrooms including sink and toilet. Common shower and common tub room.

Accessibility

Entry to the building is through the main hospital entrance.

Pet policy

No pets are permitted.

Smoking policy

No smoking inside or on grounds as per VCH Smoke-Free Premises Policy.

Safety & security features

24-hour staffing, smoke detectors, sprinklers and fire alarm system.

Care home-specific restrictions

No unauthorized use of alcohol is permitted.

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas Heiltsuk Hospital (formerly R.W. Large Memorial Hospital)

ƛ̓uxválásu̓ilas (pronounced kwil-valas-iwaylas) Heiltsuk Hospital is a acute, continuing care and emergency medical facility that has 6 acute beds, 7 continuing care beds and a 3-bed emergency department open 24/7.

Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-term care homes provide 24-hour professional care and supervision to adults in a supportive and secure environment. The services are available to people with complex care needs and physical and/or mental health conditions who cannot live safely and independently at home.