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…
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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…
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…
As we reflect on the year that’s coming to a close, we are reminded of the incredible strength and resilience of the people who live in long term care. It’s also a good time to remember the profound impact your generous support has for them. This year, as every year, our Purpose continues to be…
Finding beauty in renovations: a revelation! As we hammer the last nail in our courtyard renovations, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations. More than $374,000 has been raised to date towards the Rooted in Care campaign, and we are thrilled to announce the completion of the woodwork! This crucial…
Victoria, who lives at Beckley Farm Lodge, has a condition that causes involuntary movements of her arms and legs. She uses a special Carefoam chair that makes a remarkable difference to her comfort. The first time she sat in the chair, we saw her visibly relax for the first time in weeks. Because of this…
We certainly do! We’re thrilled to announce that the Magic Table, which is a large, mobile, overhead projector, has been successfully purchased to use at Rest Haven Lodge! This innovative technology brings joy, interaction, and community to the people who live in the Lodge, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. When we brought the Magic…
