Professional support
Nurse on-site 24/7
Professional wellness staff available 24/7
Flexible care and support in the comfort of your suite
Personal emergency response pendant
At Amica On The Gorge, we’ve created a safe and nurturing environment on a dedicated floor with complete support in licensed residential care for residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. From architecturally designed accessible suites to an inviting dining room serving daily meals prepared by on-site chefs, our dedicated setting ensures around-the-clock support for residents in memory care and peace of mind for families.
Caring and certified staff
Certified in dementia care, our staff are passionate about providing attentive care to help residents find joy and purpose every day while living with changes related to cognitive aging. We also offer support for families during and after the transition to senior living on Vancouver Island. Our carefully developed memory care program was created by Dr. Heather Palmer, Director of Cognitive Well-Being for Amica Senior Lifestyles and a former Research Director for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Other senior living operators base their staffing ratios on annual budgets. At Amica On The Gorge, we use a variable staffing model designed to meet the actual care needs of our residents in memory care. As our residents require more support, we increase our staffing levels. Your medical needs will be overseen by our Director of Wellness, a registered nurse selected for their education, experience, clinical background and expertise working with seniors. A Wellness Coordinator helps organize care services for every resident. Residents also appreciate knowing a licensed nurse is on duty around the clock and that they will have the same friendly, certified aides providing assistance every day.
Engaging activitiesNurse on-site 24/7
Professional wellness staff available 24/7
Flexible care and support in the comfort of your suite
Personal emergency response pendant
Your suite features:
-Sensitively designed in-suite features to help those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia
-Walls and finishes in each suite are coloured differently to make it easier for residents to recognize
-Personal memory box for each resident to help with cueing
We designed our dedicated memory care setting and suites to help residents with dementia live each day to the fullest on a secure floor staffed by certified dementia care staff. The following services are included for residents in memory care at Amica On The Gorge, three delicious, wholesome chef-prepared meals and snacks served daily, personal laundry service (two loads per week), weekly flat linen laundry, daily suite tidy, weekly housekeeping, assistance with bathing or showering (once weekly), medication management, daily activities and programs designed for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s, dedicated transportation for excursions and outings.
You’ll find our passion for food in every menu created by our Red Seal certified chefs, who use fresh ingredients daily to prepare meals to suit every appetite and meet the highest standards for quality, taste and nutrition.
Three delicious meals and snacks served daily. Meals are served in a dedicated dining room conveniently located on your floor. Families are welcome to reserve our private dining room. Our kitchen is pleased to accommodate special dietary requirements and preferences.