Talk to your Case Manager about a respite stay at this location, then contact Centralized Respite Booking to book:
250-370-5602
1-866-977-5778 (Toll-free, Ext. 1)
If you do not have a Case Manager, contact Community Health Services.
2166 Mount Newton Cross Rd
Saanichton, B.C.
V8M 2B2
Visiting hours: Any time.
Find information on long-term care visitor guidelines.
During influenza season (typically December-March), to help protect patients from the flu, all visitors will be expected to wear a mask in our facilities if they have not had a flu shot. For more information, please read our Influenza Protection Policy.
There are street meters, paid parking lots, and options for special permits and parking exemptions. For more parking information, visit the Island Health Parking Services webpage.
View Parking Map.
Overhead lifts are available upon request.
Take BC Transit #81 bus to Mt. Newton and get off at the driveway entrance or front door.
Take a tour of the facility you are attending. Ask questions about medications, billing, meals, visitations, and anything else that is on your mind.
You should also:
- Be clear about pick up and drop off times.
- Understand how billing works ahead of time.
- Complete any paperwork before you arrive.
- Cancel all community services for the duration of the stay.
- Label all client’s personal items (some locations have a labelling service).
- Check your location’s medication procedure.
- Be prepared to bring equipment you use at home such as walkers or custom items.
- Provide an information sheet about the client with some details on what they like and how to support them.
- Bring favourite photographs, blankets, and snacks to feel at home.
- Bring books, crosswords, and crafts the client enjoys.
No motorized scooters allowed on the units. Electric wheelchairs are permitted with an approved assessment.
As per Island Health policy.
Accredited therapeutic pets only (PATS). Infection control policy is in effect.
Smoking is only permitted if the client is able to independently smoke in the designated smoking area.
Security for exit doors: None.
Medications: Medications administered by facility staff.
Laundry Service: Staff will launder the client’s clothes, but all clothing must be labelled prior to the client’s visit.
