About The Hamlets at Westsyde

The Hamlets at Westsyde is a long-term care home with 146 publicly funded beds that is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Secwépemc Nation in Kamloops .

Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values support and point to our North Star.   

Our mission: to provide an intimate, home-style living for seniors. You are the focus of everything we do.

Our vision: every person living in our communities feels at home. Here, you experience the best quality of life possible, and your voice is heard. 

Our core values: 

  • We promise to respect you
  • We promise to uphold your dignity
  • We promise to work together with you and your persons of choice
  • We promise to do the right thing

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Available Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns and operates this home?

The home is Interior Health funded and operated by Optima Living

What gathering places are available?

  • Patio Area
  • Garden
  • Courtyard
  • Walking Path 
     

What are the room features?

  • Single Bed
  • Dresser
  • Bathroom
  • Bariatric Rooms
  • Single Occupancy
  • Double Occupancy
     

What options are there to personalize rooms?

  • Pictures
  • TV
  • Photos
  • Chair
     

Are tours available prior to residency?

Yes

Is food prepared on site?

Yes

What programs, services and amenities are available?

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Social Work
  • Dietician
  • Recreation
  • Music Therapy
  • End of Life – Hospice
  • Visiting Pets
  • Barber Shop/Salon
  • Chapel or Spiritual Services
  • Lock Box/cabinet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Dental Care (for fee)
  • Foot and Nail Care (for fee)
     

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