Little Mountain Place

Name :

Little Mountain Place

Address  :

330 East 36th Avenue

Town  :

Vancouver

State  :

British Columbia

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

V5W 3Z4

Phone  :

604 325 2298

Fax  :

604 325 3655

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Dentistry
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 117


Description

Opened in 1987 Little Mountain Place is a licensed Intermediate Care facility We provide specialized services to residents who are visually impaired the frail elderly and those suffering from Alzheimers Disease or other related dementias

This beautiful facility consists of 117 resident beds including a 26 bed Special Care Unit called quotThe Garden Terracequot Each of the resident rooms is furnished with a bed night table dresser and wardrobe closet has a memory display box and a washroom Memory boxes are located just outside a residents private room and are a great way for residents to recognize their room easily All rooms are private with an ensuite bathroom and nursecall system One of the beds at Little Mountain Place is maintained solely for respite service which is a valuable resource for individuals and family caregivers who require support on a short term basis

Using the philosophy of GentleCare we recognize each residents abilities and seek to support their existing skills functioning and independence
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