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The Bests Algo privately verifies the residence's current licence, registration or certification and complete inspection record before assessing whether its independent, assisted, memory, respite or continuing-care claims fit the resident. It tests assessment and admission, overnight staffing and response, nursing and care-aide coverage, medication, falls, wandering, infection, food, accessibility, abuse prevention, complaints, emergency and evacuation controls; then compares room, meals, housekeeping, care, supplies, parking, move-in, annual increases, discharge and complete contract cost. Parent-brand reputation, décor, awards, reviews, suite counts and activity volume do not rank.","decision_notes":["Exact licensed or certified residence, operator, inspection history and complaint route reverified","Resident assessment matched to real staffing, care ceiling, medication, mobility, cognition and emergency capability","Suite, meals, care, supplies, add-ons, increases, notice, transfer and discharge terms priced in writing"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/retirement-homes/in/vancouver/profile/tapestry-arbutus-walk-vancouver","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/retirement-homes-vancouver-2026/tapestry-arbutus-walk-vancouver","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}