STAY CLOSE,
WHEN IT MATTERS MOST.

‍ Just Like Home Lodge is owned and operated by the Strathcona Regional District (SRD). The Campbell River Hospital Foundation supported the development of the Lodge through capital fundraising.

Capital construction and furnishings for Just Like Home Lodge were supported through fundraising of over $2 million by the Campbell River Hospital Foundation.

‍The Strathcona Regional District is responsible for the ongoing operation of the Lodge.‍‍

Just Like Home Lodge is located at 541 2nd Avenue, Campbell River, just steps from Campbell River Hospital on a shared health-care campus.‍ ‍

Vehicle access is from 2nd Avenue through the Yucalta Lodge entrance. Continue past Q̓ʷalayu House to reach Just Like Home Lodge.‍ ‍

View Just Like Home Lodge on the map for directions and location details.

Just Like Home Lodge provides temporary accommodation for patients who need to travel to Campbell River for medical appointments, treatment or other health care services, and for caregivers or loved ones supporting them during their care.

We know how important it can be to have someone close by when it matters most. Caregivers and loved ones may stay at the Lodge with an eligible patient, or on their own when the patient is admitted to Campbell River Hospital.

Eligible medical travel is not limited to care provided at Campbell River Hospital. Stays may also be connected to scheduled appointments or treatment with specialists, dentists and other health care providers in Campbell River.

The patient’s primary residence must be at least 50 km from the Lodge to be eligible.

No. Just Like Home Lodge supports travel for medical care to Campbell River. This may include appointments, procedures or treatment at Campbell River Hospital, as well as care provided by specialists, dentists, diagnostic services, rehabilitation providers and other health care providers in the community.

 If you’re unsure whether your stay qualifies, please contact us at justlikehome@srd.ca or submit a booking request with the details of your situation. A Lodge Host will review your request and follow up with you.

Yes. The Lodge can accommodate eligible patients as well as caregivers or family members supporting a patient who is receiving medical care.

Accommodation must be connected to the patient’s medical appointment, treatment or care.

Requests may be submitted by a health care provider or directly by a patient, caregiver or family member.

If a request is submitted by the patient, caregiver or family member, the medical appointment, treatment or other medical reason for the stay will need to be confirmed with the patient’s health care provider before the stay can be approved.

Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. A request must be submitted and approved before arrival.

Applicants will be asked to provide information about:

• the patient and caregiver or family members, if applicable;

• the patient’s primary home address;

• the dates accommodation is required; and

• the medical appointment, treatment or care associated with the stay.

The Lodge may contact the identified health care provider to confirm the appointment or medical-related need for accommodation. Detailed medical information or a diagnosis is not required.

There is no specific distance requirement. Guests must be travelling to Campbell River for medical care that is not available in their home community.

Yes. Some rooms are available for advance booking when medical appointments or treatment are scheduled ahead of time.

This may include scheduled hospital care as well as appointments with specialists, dentists and other health care providers.

Other rooms are kept available so the Lodge can respond to patients and caregivers who unexpectedly need accommodation because of unplanned or emergency hospital care.

All requests are subject to availability.

No. Accommodation is subject to availability, eligibility and the patient’s medical care needs.

Some scheduled stays may be confirmed in advance, while other requests may remain on a waitlist until closer to the requested arrival date.

Submitting a request does not guarantee accommodation. Guests will receive confirmation from Just Like Home Lodge once their stay has been approved and accommodation is available.

Accommodation is available for the nights reasonably required in connection with the patient’s medical appointments, treatment or care.

For scheduled appointments or treatment, all nights requested must be directly related to the medical reason for the stay. Additional nights for holidays, personal visits or other non-medical purposes cannot be accommodated through the Lodge.

For unplanned or emergency hospital care, the length of stay may not be known in advance. Just Like Home Lodge keeps some rooms available to help support patients and caregivers who unexpectedly need to remain in Campbell River while care is ongoing.

If treatment dates change or a stay needs to be extended, please contact the Lodge as soon as possible. Extensions will be reviewed based on the patient’s care needs and accommodation availability.

Please contact Just Like Home Lodge as soon as possible if an appointment is cancelled, rescheduled or your accommodation needs change.

Prompt notice allows the Lodge to make limited accommodation available to another patient or family.

Overnight Rooms

The base rate is $78 per night and includes accommodation for up to two guests using one sleeping space.

An additional $10 per night applies for each additional sleeping space that is prepared and used, such as:

• a second bed;

• a cot; or

• a pull-out couch or other approved sleeping space.

Guests are not charged more because they require an accessible room or because the Lodge assigns them a larger room based on availability.

For example:

• one or two guests using one bed: $78/night

• guests using two beds: $88/night

• guests using two beds plus a cot or made-up pull-out couch: $98/night

For most stays, charges are reconciled weekly. For shorter stays, payment is due at check-out. Just Like Home Lodge is cash-free, and payment must be made by an accepted electronic payment method.

Accommodation may be paid directly by the guest or direct billed to an approved third party, such as ICBC, First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Island Health or a private sponsor.

Guests are encouraged to explore funding or reimbursement options that may be available to help with the cost of their stay. If a third party will be paying for all or part of your stay, confirmation of their coverage must be provided before your room can be confirmed. Just Like Home Lodge will then bill the approved portion of the stay directly to the third party.

Yes. Just Like Home Lodge has accessible accommodation available.

Guests who require an accessible room will not be charged a higher rate because of their accessibility needs. Rates are based on the sleeping spaces prepared and used, not on the size or accessibility features of the room assigned.

Please identify any accessibility needs when submitting your accommodation request so the Lodge can determine the most appropriate available room.

Yes. Powered RV stalls may be available for eligible guests, subject to availability.

The rate is:

• $10 per powered RV stall, per day; plus

• $10 per occupant, per day.

Guests staying in the RV stalls also have access to the Just Like Home Lodge common areas, including the kitchen, bathrooms and guest laundry facilities.

Use of an RV stall must be associated with an eligible stay related to the patient’s medical care.

Yes. Day use is available at a rate of $10 per person, per day, subject to availability.

Day use is intended for eligible patients, caregivers or family members who need a place to rest during a visit for medical care but do not require overnight accommodation.

Day-use guests have access to the Just Like Home Lodge common areas, including the kitchen, bathrooms and guest laundry facilities.

Day use must be arranged in advance and does not include overnight accommodation.

‍Yes. Children are welcome to stay at Just Like Home Lodge when they are part of the patient’s family or caregiving support.‍ ‍

If the patient is a child, families should contact Q̓ʷalayu House, which is specifically designed to support families travelling to Campbell River for a child’s health care.

Accommodation at Just Like Home Lodge remains subject to eligibility, room suitability and availability.‍

Occupancy depends on the room type and available sleeping spaces.

All bedrooms have queen beds, and cots are available when additional sleeping space is needed. Studio rooms accommodate up to two guests, while larger units may accommodate additional guests depending on the number of bedrooms and sleeping spaces available.

Please include the total number of adults and children in your booking request so the Lodge Host can help determine the most suitable room for your stay.

Rooms are furnished for a comfortable temporary stay and include a private bathroom and kitchenette.

Bedrooms are furnished with queen beds, and cots may be available when additional sleeping space is needed. Kitchenettes include the basic appliances and amenities needed for a short stay.

Guests also have access to shared Lodge spaces, including the main kitchen, common areas and guest laundry facilities.

Yes. Limited on-site parking is available, with a maximum of one vehicle per room.

To help keep the Lodge comfortable and safe for all guests, pets, companion animals and emotional support animals cannot be accommodated.

Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome. Guests travelling with a guide or service dog may be asked to provide information confirming that the animal meets applicable requirements.

If you are unsure whether your animal qualifies, please contact the Lodge before your stay and we will be happy to help.

No. Submitting a request allows the Lodge to review your accommodation needs but does not guarantee a room, RV stall or day-use space.

Accommodation is confirmed based on eligibility, medical-related need, requested dates and availability.