NRGH is a designated Acute Care Facility. It has 345 acute care beds, plus over 20 long-term care beds. Is the primary care facility for the communities of Bowser, Cedar, Gabriola Island, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Is the designated regional referral hospital for communities north of Victoria, including Port Alberni, North Island, and the Island’s west coast.