Our Mission

Mission Statement

Eden Gardens: A home for growth, love and joy

Vision Statement

Eden Gardens creates a person-directed community that promotes well-being & a quality of life for all.

About Nanaimo Travellers Lodge Society o/a Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens  primary focus is to ensure Elders who live in our Home enjoy the best possible quality of life in addition to the standard  necessities of shelter, food, companionship, spirituality, safety and the right of choice.  We take pride in fostering a philosophy of care that engages the Elders, their families, the community and all levels of the organization in creating an environment that embodies caring and interacting with other living things, spontaneity and joyful moments.  We are committed to and accountable for treating those in our Home with compassion, respect, honesty, and integrity.  We strive to continuously improve our Elders’ lives and ourselves through learning, listening and engaging in open and honest communication.

Eden Gardens is a warm and welcoming home for 130 people living with dementia and a place where 160 families can bring their loved ones with dementia to participate in our day programs. We are a non-profit charitable organization and the only non-profit facility in Central Vancouver Island that specializes exclusively in complex dementia care. We offer a compassionate, caring and home environment with activities, volunteers, pets, visitors and staff that support Elders to live full and meaningful lives.

A diagnosis of dementia doesn’t mean that life isn’t worth living anymore. People with dementia can experience a life filled with joy, meaning and purpose. Eden Gardens is passionate about improving the quality of life for dementia sufferers and helping their families and caregivers, while providing a safe and secure environment for them.

Our neighborhood design integrates appropriate levels of care, amenities and programming to maximize quality of life and ensure the highest levels of dignity possible. 

We enhance Elders’ lives by introducing variety, spontaneity and diversity to help them overcome feelings of loneliness, boredom and helplessness.