We’re honoured to announce that Veterans Memorial Lodge (VML) has been chosen as Heirloom Linens’ Charity of the Month for July! All month long, 50% of net profits from sales of Triple Cotton Mattress Pads will be donated to VML. Located in Broadmead Village, just across the street from VML, Heirloom Linens has been a…
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I am pleased to share with you the Annual Report for the fiscal year April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. This year we’re sharing stories about the People of Broadmead Care. From family to volunteers, staff to community, there are many seen and unseen people who contribute to the work we do, and to…
Guest Author I don’t know about you, but it seems my mom was right (again). The older you get, the faster life goes. Or maybe it’s just a different perspective: the older you get, the more you realize how quickly life can change. A friend shared an analogy with me that goes something like this:…
In October 2024, Broadmead Care surveyed families and friends of the people who live in our Homes to gather insights for ongoing quality improvement, service enhancements, and to provide valuable feedback to staff and Board members. Hearing and understanding the perspectives of those with loved ones in Broadmead Care Homes is essential to delivering the…
On March 28, 2025, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry declared the annual respiratory season officially over. What you need to know For more information, please click here to read the Provincial Health Officer’s statement about the end of respiratory illness season. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe during the 2024 – 2025…
Plenty, as it turns out. Earlier this year, my cousin and I were talking about her dad’s living arrangements. He’d been in independent living for some time, but he needed more help than was available to him. “I don’t understand,” she said. “He’s in a home … why aren’t they helping him more?” She and…
Join Broadmead Care’s Worth a Shot Spring 50/50 from March 3 – 31 and make a difference in the lives of the people who call Broadmead Care Home! Every ticket purchased helps fund the purchase of important medical equipment, ensuring the people in our care continue to live a life that is full of purpose, joy,…
Exciting news! We were recently nominated for the 2025 Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards, in the Health Care and Non Profit categories. I’m delighted to let you know that Broadmead Care won the Health Care Services Business of the Year award. There were a total of six nominees in this category. We won this award…
On January 8, 2025, the Ministry of Health issued a new Policy for Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Preventing Viral Respiratory Illnesses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19. This updated policy takes effect immediately, and will remain in place until the viral respiratory season is officially declared over. What you need to…
Mary Beth moved to Beckley Farm Lodge, a Broadmead Care Home, in the summer of 2023. She needed more care than her loving husband, Bob, was able to give her at home. The Lodge is in their neighbourhood, so it seemed like a good fit. Bob watched carefully how she settled in to Beckley Farm…
As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. With your help, we are building a community where everyone can experience wellbeing and happiness … where people like Kyle can live more safely, with greater dignity, and in greater comfort. Kyle (photo,…
Iona Kennedy was born and raised in Douglastown, Gaspé, Quebec. As a bilingual individual, she always believed that being able to speak both French and English opened doors and opportunities for her. Her journey began with training at Bell Telephone in Montreal, where she honed her skills in communication. When enlisting with the Army Corps…
