Progressive Intercultural Society (PICS) Assisted Living is a four-storey building owned and operated by PICS.

12075 75A Avenue
B.C.V3W 1S8
Phone: 604-596-0052
Fax: 604-5596-7217

Resident group is predominantly from South Asian background and our staff team are able to communicate in more than eight languages including English.

PICS Assisted Living has 49 publicly subsidized one-bedroom suites with living area, kitchen, accessible washroom and storage room. They are approximately 575 square feet.

Features

Room features Each suite has a fridge and stove. Residents must provide the rest of the furnishings as per their needs.
Couples are accommodated.
Housekeeping/laundry are provided once a week.
Accessibility Manual wheelchairs are permitted. Electric scooters are permitted outside only.
Security No key pad or key card is required to enter the building.
Smoking There is no smoking in the building or suites. Designated smoking area is outside the building.
Parking and transportation Resident parking is available for a fee. Limited visitor parking is available on-site with additional street parking nearby. Scooter charging facilities and parking available.
Additional site features Three meals a day are provided; menu is designed in consultation with the dietician and is circulated every four weeks. Diabetic diets are available and pureed diets can be offered as required.
Residents/families are able to use washers and dryers free of charge as required. There is a common area lounge with television, telephone, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.

Programs

Social and recreation Shopping trips are organized every second week; residents decide where they want to visit. Birthdays are celebrated the last Thursday of each month. Other outings, picnics, religious/social visits are arranged regularly in consultation with the residents.
Spiritual Spiritual programming is available.
Pets Pets are not permitted.

Additional services (additional fee may apply)

Hairdressing Hair salon/barber is available by appointment with an associated fee.
Foot and nail care Foot and nail care services by appointment with associated fee.
Additional services Social worker is on-site.