Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (MSJ) is an acute care community hospital together with a long-term care residence located in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. It opened in 1946 and serves a diverse, multicultural population. It provides inpatient acute hospital care, outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, surgical day care, and other support services. The long-term care home on site accommodates about 60 residents; the residents’ care program is specifically attentive to the predominant Cantonese population as well as all cultural backgrounds.

Emergency & Diagnostic Services

The hospital offers an Emergency Department that operates daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. For patients needing lab tests, imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, mammography), or surgical day care, MSJ provides these diagnostic and outpatient services. Pre-admission clinics, eye clinics, ambulatory clinics are also part of its service mix.

Long-Term Care Facility Features

MSJ’s long-term care residence has a mix of private, semi-private, and four-bed rooms. Residents have access to sunroom and outdoor patios when weather permits, as well as culturally sensitive care (language, beliefs, communication) especially for Cantonese speaking residents. Visitation is welcoming—no restrictive family visiting hours policy; guidance on illness, respect and avoiding strong scents applies.

Access, Location & Practical Info

Address: 3080 Prince Edward Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3N4. Main switchboard: 604-874-1141. For emergencies call 604-877-8341. Parking & drop-off options; facility is served by public transit. Administrative hours typically 9:00-17:00. Visiting policies encourage presence of families defined by patient. Languages spoken by staff include English, Cantonese, Mandarin and others to reflect community diversity.

What Users Should Know

Emergency department is not 24-hour; only open 8:00 am-8:00 pm daily, so for after-hours emergences another facility is needed. Some outpatient and clinic services may have limited hours or by appointment only. Long-term care beds are limited in number; there may be waiting lists. Cultural sensitivity is emphasized, especially for local Chinese populations. Costs for parking/visitor fees may apply. For serious urgent care outside ED hours, plan ahead.