Broadmead Care’s 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament held on September 23, 2021, was a great success! We could not have asked for better weather and better company as we enjoyed 18 holes of championship golf on the beautiful Royal Colwood Golf Course. We would like to thank all of our sponsors, donors, golfers, volunteers, and…
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Two weeks ago, Island Health placed Beckley Farm Lodge (BFL) and Veterans Memorial Lodge (VML) under Enhanced Surveillance Measures in response to a positive COVID-19 test for one team member in each Care Home. During the following two weeks, testing was conducted of anyone who might have been in contact with the positive team member…
It’s Fall in Victoria, and with that in mind, we would like to provide some information about COVID-19 booster shots for people who live in long term care homes, and about the upcoming flu season. COVID-19 Booster Shots You may have heard in the news that the province is preparing to offer COVID-19 booster shots…
Dear Family & Friends of Broadmead Care, I have been at Broadmead Care for two weeks now — and it has been a wonderful time of getting to know team members and settling in to my role as President and CEO. I look forward to meeting as many residents and family members as I can…
One of summer’s great culinary joys is crisp, delicious corn on the cob. Thanks to Michells Farm, the people who live at Rest Haven Lodge in Sidney, BC, are enjoying the fresh taste of summer right in their own home. Residents worked with Kitchen and Activity team members to shuck corn. What a great reminder…
You might be aware that there’s some construction going on at Rest Haven Lodge on Mills Road in Sidney, BC. Aging sunrooms are being removed and replaced with beautiful new spaces that will be much more comfortable for the people who live and work there. Exterior windows and walls have been removed, and cladding has…
We are delighted to let you know that on July 8, 2021, Health Minister Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry announced easing restrictions for long term care homes, effective July 19, 2021. What has changed As of July 19, 2021, the following changes will be made for social visitors to our Care Homes: You will…
Joanne Egan and Anna Gowriluk are two friends from Sidney, BC, who have a passion for sewing, an eye for design, and a heart for giving back to their community. During the pandemic, they teamed up to create and sell handmade items to friends and family, in support of different charities across the city. Their…
My name is Dave Cheperdak, and it has been my distinct honour to have been the CEO of Broadmead Care for the past 17 years. And what a 17 years it has been! When I started here, Broadmead Care was comprised of Veterans Memorial Lodge and the Veterans Health Centre. Now we’ve grown, and our…
In order to keep our grounds as safe as possible, the parking lot at Veterans Memorial Lodge is scheduled for repairs beginning Monday, June 7, 2021 at 8:00 am. Work will continue through Thursday, June 10, 2021.This will include areas in visitor parking, including: The handicapped parking spot by the VHC entrance The catch basin…
Meet Samantha, one of Broadmead Care’s Kms4Care team members! Samantha has been a vital member of the recreation team at Beckley Farm Lodge for almost five years! Samantha is clocking kilometres in this year’s Royal Victoria Marathon in support of the veterans, seniors, and adults with disabilities she works with every day. She will run…
Over the past few weeks, we have watched you and your loved ones reconnect in person, in response to the province’s easing of visitor restrictions on long term care homes. The smiles on their faces lift our spirits, and we hope yours have been similarly lifted during your visits. Second-dose COVID-19 Vaccinations We are delighted…
