Dental services

We encourage Care Centre residents to have an oral examination once a year. Our nursing staff can book dental appointments through our mobile dental hygienist, Silver Valet Dental services, or a dental office as designated by the resident or their family. We also have access to a mobile Denturist whose services can be arranged through our nursing staff. Please note – Dental costs are not covered by Three Links Care Centre and are the responsibility of the resident and/or their family.

Optometry services

We recommend that our Care Centre residents have their eyes checked every one to two years. Residents who have ongoing eye problems may need to have their eyes examined once a year, or more frequently. Optometry appointments may be made through our nursing staff. Consent forms will need to be completed by either the resident or their designated decision maker. Costs associated with optometry services are partially covered by the Medical Services Plan of BC. Any additional costs are the responsibility of the resident and/or their family.

Podiatry services

A podiatrist visits the Care Centre on a regular basis and appointments can be arranged through the nursing staff. Residents are encouraged to see the podiatrist every six weeks. Podiatry services are no longer covered by the Medical Services Plan of BC and costs are the responsibility of the resident.

Appointment fees range from $17 to $40, depending on the resident’s medical or extended health plan.

Hairdressing and barber services

Hairdressing and barber services are available for Care Centre residents in the Hair Salon on each unit. Appointments for a haircut, perm, or hair set can be made through the nursing staff on each unit. The hairdresser visits Three Links Care Centre on Mondays (Whiting Unit) and Thursdays (Kinney and Rebekah Unit). Payment is made through the resident’s trust account.

A form is given to each resident/financial designate to complete at the time of admission. This form indicates consent for hairdresser services/barber services. These forms can be picked up at Front Reception.