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British Columbia Senior Housing

Seniors in British Columbia have a wide range of housing alternatives. From living independently in the family home, to the programs and support offered by different senior housing providers. British Columbia is the first province in Canada to regulate assisted living residences. The Assisted Living Registrar is responsible for ensuring the safety and health standards at publicly subsidized and private-pay Assisted Living facilities. In British Columbia community care facilities are regulated by Community Care and Assisted Living Act.

British Columbia has both private and public options for senior care. Government options are subsidized by the provincial government and are referred to as funded, and private options are paid for directly by the consumer and are referred to as market.

Market senior housing options include different levels of care, and can be classified into the following groups:

Independent Retirement Residences (also known as Independent Living Facilities) – this option is ideal for seniors who are relatively independent, but need help with daily living activities. These activities might include: meals, light housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour emergency response, social and recreational programs. Such residences can range in cost from $1500 to $5000/month depending on the location, amenities, staffing level, and service package options.

Complex Care facilities (also known as Residential Care facilities) are best suited to seniors who require 24-hour professional nursing and support. Significant physical frailty and/or cognitive impairment would be the prerequisite for complex care services. In BC, both profit and nonprofit independent operators deliver complex care under contract to government in a campus-like setting. Such health campuses often include Independent Retirement Residences and Complex Care facilities in the same campus, thus allowing the appropriate level of service as residents’ health-related needs change. All complex-care facilities in British Columbia are regulated under the Community and Assisted Living Act and must be registered with the Office of the Assisted Living Registrar (OALR). Market complex care can cost up to $8,000/month.

Funded programs include two forms of seniors’ housing in BC. They are:

Assisted Living, known as the Independent Living BC (ILBC) program
Seniors’ Supportive Housing, known as the SSH Program

Independent Living BC (ILBC) program is administered through one of the five regional health authorities in BC, and it’s subsidized by both the health authority, and BC Housing – provincial housing authority responsible for subsidized housing. In order to qualify for this program, you must meet the eligibility criteria in the following key areas:

Applicants must require accommodation, hospitality services, and personal care services.
Applicants must be able to make decisions on their own behalf, rather than someone making these decisions on their behalf.
Applicants must be able to respond in case there is an emergency situation (i.e. fire in the building).

If the resident is accepted in the ILBC program, the health authority representative will refer the resident to specific available residences within the region that participate in the ILBC program. Not all of the residences will be available, and there might be a waiting list.

Seniors’ Supportive Housing (SSH) program provides specially equipped rental properties to primarily low-income seniors who need some assistance to continue living independently. Such properties are modified to enhance accessibility and improve safety systems. The program also provides support services, such as housekeeping, meals, and social activities. SSH program is administered through BC Housing, and is available in select communities throughout the province.

Sometimes, funded and market units can co-exist in the same project, and in this case there will be effectively two or more programs operating in the same residence. As funded programs require specific elements to be incorporated into the service package, this can define the service package for the entire project.

Please contact senior service providers to obtain more information.

The Victorian – Victoria, BC

Nestled in a quiet corner of Victoria, you’ll love the elegant and immaculately tended gardens and ponds of your beautiful new home at The Victorian. We’ve provided senior living for Victoria-area seniors since 1987, offering the convenience of an all-inclusive lifestyle in a comfortable, safe and secure environment. Our community feels more like family. Enjoy senior housing in Victoria, BC! Residents also appreciate being just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and wonderful local entertainment.

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

The Victorian at McKenzie – Victoria, BC

Located on beautifully landscaped grounds in sunny Victoria, you’ll fall in love with the quiet elegance and serenity of The Victorian at McKenzie. Since 2002, we’ve served Victoria-area seniors with outstanding independent senior living. Our residents enjoy a safe, carefree and all-inclusive lifestyle in a community that feels more like home. Enjoy Victoria Senior Living!

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

Tapestry at The O'Keefe – Vancouver, BC

Tapestry at The O’Keefe – Arbutus Walk is a sustainable retirement community designed for seniors with an active appetite for living. Designed to be an integral part of the larger, master-planned Arbutus Walk neighbourhood, Tapestry offers ready access to local shopping, parks and recreation and also provides an active sense of participation in the surrounding community at large. Our residents get to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. Enjoy one of the best examples of Vancouver senior housing.

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Senior Homes

Tapestry at Wesbrook Village UBC – Vancouver, BC

Tapestry at Wesbrook Village UBC is a one-of-a-kind retirement community offering unique access for its residents to the services, culture and educational programs of the UBC campus. This brand new seniors community is also designed to be an integral part of the master planned Wesbrook Village neighbourhood and offers walking access to shopping, professional services and interaction with people of all ages and backgrounds. In addition, the area is surrounded by Pacific Spirit Park, the unspoiled university endowment lands, the entire UBC campus and numerous recreational activities including golf, bird watching, spectacular ocean views and the city’s most extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Enjoy one of the best retirement homes in Vancouver.

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Senior Homes

Senior Home Care by Angels – Vancouver, BC

Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing home support, senior care, elderly care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Are you looking for a live in caregiver? Find perfect home care in Vancouver.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – Burnaby, BC

Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Are you looking for a care giver in Vancouver area? Find perfect home care in Burnaby.

Care Type: Home Care

Amenida Seniors Community – Surrey, BC

Amenida is a seniors' community that embraces the concepts of resident choice, dignity and respect. Residents, with support from their families, determine the services they require from staff. Enjoy one of the best retirement homes in Surrey!

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Senior Homes

Mission Villas – Kelowna, BC

Mission Villas is a supportive living community like no other. Nestled amid 100 year-old towering pines in the heart of Kelowna’s esteemed Mission neighbourhood, the elegant private entry homes of Mission Villas offer a fresh approach to supportive living. From its large private patios and full kitchens, to its vegetable gardens and meandering pathways, Mission Villas refuses to conform to the traditional senior’s home living, while still providing professional, friendly support as you may need it. Enjoy Kelowna senior housing at its best!

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

Harmony Court Estate – Burnaby, BC

Harmony Court is a retirement residence conveniently located in the heart of Burnaby, B.C. What makes us different is that we offer a “Continuum of Care” - we have 130 Independent Living suites and a licensed care centre that offers an Alternative Care Model for Dementia as well as Long Term Care options in partnership with the Fraser Health Authority. Visit one of the best retirement homes in Burnaby.

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

Longlake Chateau – Nanaimo, BC

Proudly serving the Nanaimo area with outstanding independent senior living since 1989, Longlake Chateau is situated on beautifully landscaped grounds on the shores of Longlake. You’ll love the tasteful elegance of our community while enjoying the convenience of our location. We’re just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and many other wonderful area attractions. Enjoy this beautiful Nanaimo retirement home!

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

Prince George Chateau – Prince George, BC

Situated on picturesque grounds in a quiet neighbourhood of Prince George, there’s a lot to love about our beautiful retirement community. We’re conveniently located close to shopping, healthcare, dining and the rugged beauty of the countryside. Spend your days exploring destinations like the Fraser River, Jasper National Park, Barkerville Historic Mining Town and Banff National Park. Enjoy this beautiful Prince George retirement home.

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

Okanagan Chateau – Kelowna, BC

Okanagan Chateau has provided senior housing in Kelowna since 1990. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds surrounded by forests, you’ll love the tasteful elegance of our community and the convenience of our location. We’re just minutes from shopping, healthcare, golfing, skiing, restaurants, and wonderful regional attractions. Enjoy one of the best retirement homes in Kelowna!

Care Type: Retirement Homes, Independent Living, Senior Homes

Senior Home Care by Angels – Richmond, BC

Are you looking for live in caregiver in Richmond? Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing home support, senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Find perfect home care in Richmond.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – Coquitlam, BC

Are you looking for a care giver in Greater Vancouver Area? Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, home support, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Find perfect home care in Coquitlam.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – Delta, BC

Need home care in Greater Vancouver Area? Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elderly care, home support, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Find perfect home care in Delta.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – Surrey, BC

Do you need a reliable caregiver in Surrey, BC? Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, home support, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Find perfect home care in Surrey.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – West Vancouver, BC

Looking for a live-in caregiver in Greater Vancouver Area? Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, home support, elderly care, personal care, respite care and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Find perfect home care in West Vancouver.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – North Vancouver, BC

Need a reilable caregiver in Greater Vancouver Area? Senior Homecare by Angels is rapidly becoming Canada's leading, nationally respected network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care, home support and companion care to help the elderly and adults continue to live in their homes across Canada. Find perfect home care in North Vancouver.

Care Type: Home Care

Senior Home Care by Angels – New Westminster, BC

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Care Type: Home Care