Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Centre

03/10/2026

We celebrated MAR10 Day in the best way possible today… with some seriously fantastic mustaches 🍄👨🏻

Turns out adding a mustache instantly makes everyone about 10x more legendary. Mario would definitely approve.

03/02/2026

In February we had the opportunity to wish Karen Smeaton a happy retirement !

Karen has been with Gemstone since our doors first opened in 2013 and her impact over the past twelve years has been truly remarkable. She has played an essential role in shaping who we are today—supporting our growth, navigating countless changes, and helping us provide the high-quality, resident-centered care we’re so proud of. Her dedication, leadership, and heart will be deeply missed by residents, families, and staff alike.

Please join us in thanking Karen for her many years of service and wishing her all the very best in her well-deserved retirement.

12/17/2025

We had an amazing Resident and Family Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 11th! Thank you to all the residents and families who were able to join us, and a special thank-you to the Gemstone Team for preparing and delivering such a wonderful dinner. From all of us to all of you, we wish you a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year!🎄❄️

10/21/2025

Gemstone is clearing out their gardens, and that means it’s your lucky day! We have some lilies available, and we’re giving them away for free . Feel free to stop by and grab a bucket to brighten up your home or share with a friend. 🌸

10/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Amazing Race to Safer Care at Gemstone on October 1st!
We had a great time setting up booths focused on self-care and watching staff enthusiastically engage in quizzes at each station. After completing a quiz, participants received a small gift and collected a puzzle piece at each of the nine checkpoints.
At the end of the race, staff used their puzzle pieces to complete a picture—earning a chance to win yet another prize.

Way to go, team, for making education fun and engaging.

08/28/2025

Flashback to the first week of August !

It was a hot summer night in the city on Friday, August 8th, but the heat didn’t stop the fun! Gemstone came alive with the rumble of engines and the cheers of excited residents as a classic cars cruised through to show off. 🏎️💨⚡
Residents and families lined up the sidewalks to admire restored vintage vehicles, representing a wide range of makes and models from the past.
Adding an extra layer of excitement, drivers stopped at various checkpoints around the city ( not just Gemstone) to pick up playing cards all in a bid to build the best poker hand. With multiple stops across Kamloops, participants had a chance to win some pretty awesome prizes .🎴🃏🂡♠️♥️♦️♣️

It was an unforgettable night of community spirit and summer celebrations. We are so happy to be apart of this annual event.

07/25/2025

On July 23rd, we enjoyed a refreshing and joy-filled Pool Party that brought the spirit of summer right to our doorstep! With tropical music playing, bright decorations, and cheerful staff dressed in Hawaiian shirts and leis, the atmosphere was full of laughter, connection, and sunshine.☀️🌴🍍

Lounge areas were set up with umbrellas, mocktail stations, BBQ, and beach-themed games like “Gone Fishing.”

Most importantly, the event brought smiles to faces, and gave residents the chance to soak in some summer fun.

A big thank you to our recreation team, staff, volunteers, and family members who helped make this event not just successful, but truly memorable.

06/16/2025

🏅 Found: Baseball Medal! ⚾

We found a baseball medal just outside our building today and would love to return it to its rightful owner. If you or someone you know recently lost a medal — possibly from a recent game or tournament — please reach out or stop by to grab it.

Feel free to share this post to help us get it back to the player who earned it!

06/16/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Week! 🏳️‍🌈

Last week, our team came together to celebrate love, inclusion, and equality — and we had an amazing time doing it! 💖✨

We’re proud to support a world where everyone is free to be who they are.

To our LGBTQ2S+ community— we see you, we support you, and we celebrate you. 🌟

06/09/2025

🌟 We’re nominated – and we need YOUR help! 🌟



Gemstone Care Centre has been nominated for the Best of Kamloops 2025 awards, and we’re so proud to be recognized for the care and compassion we bring to our community every day.



🗳️ Voting is now open!

If you believe in what we do, take a moment to vote for us under 2 categories “Seniors Care and Services & Retirement Residence” category (found under Local Services) and help us bring this honor home.



👉 Vote on the Best of Kamloops webpage

📅 Voting closes on June 10th 2025 at 3:00pm

06/09/2025

🌟 We’re nominated – and we need YOUR help! 🌟



Gemstone Care Centre has been nominated for the Best of Kamloops 2025 awards, and we’re so proud to be recognized for the care and compassion we bring to our community every day.



🗳️ Voting is now open!

If you believe in what we do, take a moment to vote for us under 2 categories “Seniors Care and Services & Retirement Residence” category (found under Local Services) and help us bring this honor home.



👉 Vote here: https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com/votes/

📅 Voting closes on June 10th 2025 at 3:00pm

06/09/2025

🌟 We’re nominated – and we need YOUR help! 🌟



Gemstone Care Centre has been nominated for the Best of Kamloops 2025 awards, and we’re so proud to be recognized for the care and compassion we bring to our community every day.



🗳️ Voting is now open!

If you believe in what we do, take a moment to vote for us under 2 categories “Seniors Care and Services & Retirement Residence” category (found under Local Services) and help us bring this honor home.



👉 Vote here: https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com/votes/

📅 Voting closes on June 10th 2025 at 3:00pm

Help vote for the Best of Kamloops for 2025. Every vote matters. Have your say!