The Hamlets at Westsyde Quick Facts
| Residence | The Hamlets at Westsyde | Service Type | Assisted Living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health authority | Interior Health | Regulation/Legislation | Community Care & Assisted Living Act |
| Street address | 3255 Overlander Drive | Accreditation status | Accredited |
| City/postal code | Kamloops/v2b 0A5 | Accreditation expiry date | Not available |
| Phone number | (250) 597-7931 | Contact for complaints | CEO |
| Operator (Type) | The Hamlets at Westsyde Residence Inc. (For Profit) | Phone number of complaint contact | (250) 579-9061 |
| Opened | 2007 | Visitor parking (cost) | Yes (no fee) |
| Councils | Separate family and resident council | Wait Time | Suppressed |
| Meetings held | Regular Scheduled | Co-located with a long-term care facility | Yes |
| Current language(s) spoken by staff | English, Filipino, Punjabi | ||
| Indigenous Territory | Secwepemc peoples, and the Tk'emlups Indian Band | ||
Source: 1. Residence; 2. Health Authority; 3.Ministry of Health
| Resident Fees for Personal Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable monthly service included | No | Other extra fees | personal transportation, special laundry services, additional meals, additional snacks, additional housekeeping |
| Telephone monthly service included | Yes | ||
| Internet monthly service included | Yes | ||
Source: Residence
| Assisted Living Units (as of March 31, 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Private units (not publicly subsidized) | 23 | |
| Publicly subsidized units | 10 | |
| Total units | 33 | |
Source: 1. Ministry of Health; 2. Residence
| Contracted Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional nursing services | No | Housekeeping services | No |
| Non-regulated services (care aides) | No | Plant/building maintenance | No |
| Food services provided by | Residence operator | Food prepared and cooked on site | Yes |
Source: Residence
| Services Provided | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Support with activities of daily living | Yes | Assistance with managing medication | Yes |
| Therapeutic diet support | No | Safekeeping of money/personal property | No |
| Behaviour management support | No | Psychosocial (programming) support | No |
Source: Ministry of Health
| Funding | 2021/22 | 2022/23 |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly subsidized personal care hours (Per Unit) | n/a | #### |
| Food costs per resident per day (actual cost) | n/a | n/a |
| Monthly client rate for publicly subsidized unit (single) | From $1,094 to 3,874 with an average of $1,312 | From $1,094 to 3,924 with an average of $1,408 |
Source: Health Authority
| Assisted Living Registry, 2022/23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaints | |||
| Number of complaints | 1 | Number of substantiated complaints | 0 |
| Incidents | Total Number |
Per 100 units | Total Number |
Per 100 units | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence | B.C. | Residence | B.C. | ||||
| Disease outbreak or occurrence | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | Medication error | 0 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Abuse / neglect | 0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | Missing/Wandering | 2 | 6.1 | 1.0 |
| Falls | 14 | 42.4 | 28.3 | Injury | 4 | 12.1 | 1.5 |
| Unexpected Illness | 32 | 97.0 | 32.8 | Aggression | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Overdose | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | Attempted suicide | 0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Unexpected death | 1 | 3.0 | 1.3 | Police Incident/Call | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Fire/Flood/Gas Leak | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | Other | 4 | 12.1 | 2.1 |
| Inspections | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | 0 | Registration follow-up | 0 |
| Complaint | 0 | Complaint follow-Up | 0 |
| Education | 0 | Health and safety issue | 0 |
| Site inspection | 0 | Full Review | 0 |
| Possible unregistered | 0 | Other | 0 |
Source: Ministry of Health
| Resident Profile (2022/23) | Residence | B.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Average age of population | 80 | 81 |
| Percent female | 83.3% | 68.3% |
| Percent 85 years or older | 41.7% | 47.4% |
| Percent younger than 65 years | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| Average length of stay (days) | suppressed | 1209 |
| Percent of resident with depression symptoms | 18.2% | 19.8% |
| Percent of residents dependent in activities of daily living | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| Percent of residents dependent in instrumental activities of daily living | 90.9% | 76.8% |
| Percent of residents in a wheelchair | 0.0% | 16.6% |
| Percent of residents with dementia (mild to severe) | 18.2% | 23.4% |
| Percent of residents with moderate to severe cognitive impairment | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| Percent of residents with problem behaviours | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Percent of clients with MAPLe score (MAPLe 4+) | 36.4% | 48.6% |
| Percent of clients with special or extensive care (RUG 1-3) | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Percent of residents at ease interacting with others | 100.00% | 93.7% |
| Percent of residents saying or indicating that they feel lonely | 36.4% | 27.2% |
Source: 1. Health Authority; 2. Ministry of Health
| Clinical Indicators (2022/23) | Residence | B.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Percent of residents receiving depression medication | 63.6% | 39.9% |
| Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs with or without a diagnosis of psychosis | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| Percent of residents taking nine or more medications | 45.5% | 55.9% |
| Percent of residents with falls in the last 90 days | 63.6% | 34.5% |
| Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Percent of residents having a caregiver in distress | 0.0% | 16.5% |
Source: 1. Health Authority; 2. Ministry of Health
| Vaccination Coverage (2022/23) | Facility | B.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Percent of residents vaccinated for influenza | 71.0% | 83.7% |
| Percent of residents vaccinated for COVID-19 | 67.0% | 85.6% |
Source: 1. Ministry of Health; 2. Residence