The Camelot versus Berwick House | Retirement Homes, Residences, Communities

LOCATION

THE CAMELOT
BERWICK HOUSE

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

Map

Address

Address

455 Kingston Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8V 1V8, Canada

4062 Shelbourne Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8N 3E6, Canada

Distance

Distance
QUICK SUMMARY

THE CAMELOT
BERWICK HOUSE

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

Basics

Basics

Cost range

From $3,600

From $5,000

Founded

1998

Languages spoken

English

CARE

CARE

Levels of care

Independent Living

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Long-term Care

Care options

Guest stays available, Respite care available, Convalescent care, Palliative care available

STAFFING

STAFFING

Registered practical nurses

Personal support workers

SUITES

SUITES

Total suites/units

34

137

Suite Types

1-bedroom, 1-bedroom + den, 2-bedroom

1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, Studio
Reviews

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

THE COMFORT LIFE REVIEW

THE COMFORT LIFE REVIEW

THE CAMELOT

The Camelot is ideal for people who want something more intimate in a retirement residence, offering a cozily private community of peers. Among Victoria retirement homes, this is a unique, boutique-style community. You can come and go as you please, with a ready set of companions and friends living in the same building. Set in a quiet residential neighbourhood, people who are more introspective or artsy may find this to be a comfortable way to settle into retirement living.

BERWICK HOUSE

Berwick House in the Gordon Head area of Victoria is an award-winning, established community that brought the company’s original vision to fruition. Management has a reputation for hard work, dedication, and deep empathy. New renovations launched in 2022 give this residence a revitalized look and feel.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

THE CAMELOT

Fabulous location, comfortable apartments, delicious dinners, and lovely staff. Two thumbs up!
L C.

BERWICK HOUSE

Great care. Five stars.
John Blum

My Mum lived in her suite for 10 years ... I highly [recommend them] at Shelbourne. All of the staff are excellent, they treat everyone just like family. I have never had a negative thing to say about anyone and the food is excellent.
Janet Simmons

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DESCRIPTION

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

DESCRIPTION

THE CAMELOT

Built in 1998, the Camelot is located in the heart of James Bay. We offer a warm comfortable home environment in a quiet location, right downtown by the Inner Harbour. With 34 suites, Camelot offers Boutique Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services. Rents include Evening Meals Daily, Weekly Housekeeping and Heavy Laundry Services. Heat, Hydro and Gas are also included in rent. Camelot is a great place to make new friends, enjoy conversations and activities in the common lounge or out on the lovely garden patio.

BERWICK HOUSE

Berwick House, the first Berwick Retirement Community, set a new standard in Victoria when it opened in 1989. Nestled in the desirable Gordon Head neighbourhood, it has been extensively updated and offers comfort, security and our usual standard of affordable luxury. Just steps away from a mall, cinema and other conveniences, you’ll find everything you need for an independent and active lifestyle. Contact us today for a personal visit.
Levels of care

THE CAMELOT
BERWICK HOUSE

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

Catheter care

with no special assistance

with special assistance

Cognitively impaired residents

with no special assistance

Not available

Feeding tube assistance

with no special assistance

Not available

Medication charted by electronic pen

with no special assistance

Not available

Medication charted by exception

with no special assistance

Not available

Ostomy care

with no special assistance

with special assistance

Oxygen assistance

with no special assistance

with special assistance

Physically challenged residents

with no special assistance

with special assistance

Vitals monitoring

with no special assistance

with special assistance

Care options

Care options

Guest stays available

$125/day

Respite care available

$250/day

Convalescent care

Private home-care allowed

Adult day programs onsite

Palliative care available

Independent Living

Independent Living

Cost from

$3,600

$5,000

Designated dining area

Yes

No

Meals

Included (1x/day)

Included (3x/day)

Meals credits

Not available

Not available

Daily tidy

Not available

Included

Housekeeping

Included (1x/week)

Included (1x/week)

Bathing assistance

Not available

Not available

Medication administration

Not available

Not available

Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Not available

Cost from

$5,000

Designated dining area

No

Cancer care

Not available

Diabetes

Not available

Dialysis

Not available

Huntington's Disease

Not available

Multiple Sclerosis

Not available

Stroke care

Not available

Meals

Included (3x/day)

Meals credits

Not available

Daily tidy

Included

Housekeeping

Included (1x/week)

Bathing assistance

Extra fee

Dressing assistance

Extra fee

Feeding assistance

Not available

Incontinence care

Not available

Medication administration

Extra fee

Resident Reminders

Extra fee

Transfer assistance

Not available

Long-term Care

Long-term Care
Not available

Cost from

$7,000

Designated dining area

Yes

Designated floor

Yes

Meals

Included (3x/day)

Meals credits

Not available

Daily tidy

Included

Housekeeping

Included (1x/week)

Bathing assistance

Included (2x/week)

Dressing assistance

Included

Feeding assistance

Included

Incontinence care

Included

Medication administration

Included

Resident Reminders

Included

Transfer assistance

Included
Staffing

THE CAMELOT
BERWICK HOUSE

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

Registered nurse

Registered practical nurses

Personal support workers

Doctor

On call

Health & Wellness Team

Sleep Expert

Massage Therapist

Geriatric Pharmacist

Mobility Specialist

Foot care specialist

Visiting 1 time/month

Dentist

Physiotherapist

On call

Chiropodist

Amenities and services

	The Camelot	Berwick House
24-hr concierge
Arts and crafts
Baby center
Billiards
Chapel
Community Garden
Computers
Day care for children
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Gift Shop
Hairdresser
Hobby kitchen
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Mail delivery to suite
Mail to concierge
Movie theatre
Newspaper delivery available to suite
Newspapers delivered to concierge
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Out patient programs
Parking (indoor)
Parking (outdoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Pond/Lake
Pool - indoor
Pool - outdoor
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Private dining room for family/friends
Putting Green
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa tub or shower room
Spa/Beauty Salon
Storage lockers
Virtual concierge
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair (electric)
Wheelchair (scooter)
Wheelchair Accessible

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

Programs and Activities

THE CAMELOT

Arts and Crafts
Bingo
Entertainment
Exercise Program
Movie Nights

BERWICK HOUSE

Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Golf
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Theatre
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions

Suites / Units

THE CAMELOT

BERWICK HOUSE

THE CAMELOT

Type	Ownership	Cost	Size
1-bedroom	Rent	$3,600/month	600 sq ft
1-bedroom + den	Own, Rent	$3,800 for purchase	742 sq ft
2-bedroom	Own, Rent	$4,000 for purchase	839 sq ft

BERWICK HOUSE

Type	Ownership	Cost	Size
1-bedroom	Rent	$5,000/month	533 sq ft
2-bedroom	Rent	$7,000/month	761 to 778 sq ft
Studio	Rent	$7,000/month	243 sq ft

Dining

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

Meal service

Meal service
THE CAMELOT

Bar
Bistro: (24 hours)
Bistro: (daytime)
Buffet
Pub
Room Service (extra fee)
Room Service (included)
Table service
Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Tray service in suite (included)

BERWICK HOUSE

Bar
Bistro: (24 hours)
Bistro: (daytime)
Buffet
Pub
Room Service (extra fee)
Room Service (included)
Table service
Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Tray service in suite (included)

Seating type

Seating type
THE CAMELOT

Assigned seating
Open seating
Two Seatings

BERWICK HOUSE

Assigned seating
Open seating
Two Seatings

Special diets

Special diets
THE CAMELOT

Celiac Diet
Diabetic
Ethnic
Gluten Free
Halal
Kosher COR certified
Kosher style
Lactose free
Low sodium
Puree foods
Vegetarian

BERWICK HOUSE

Celiac Diet
Diabetic
Ethnic
Gluten Free
Halal
Kosher COR certified
Kosher style
Lactose free
Low sodium
Puree foods
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood
THE CAMELOT

BERWICK HOUSE
THE CAMELOT
- Pure Integrative Pharmacy
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Red Barn Market
Close to: Public Transit, Shopping, Churches, Synagogues, Seniors' Centre, Library, Local Hospital (Royal Jubilee).
BERWICK HOUSE
- Lambrick Park Church
- Tuscany Village
- LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
- Greater Victoria Public Library - Nellie McClung Branch
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
When you choose to live at Berwick House your home is in the heart of a beautiful neighbourhood. Access to banking, shops and services is just a short walk away and public transit at our front door provides convenient, regular access to the public library, Gordon Head Recreation Centre, University Heights Shopping Centre and neighbourhood parks and churches. Whether you decide to walk, ride or take advantage of our Berwick About Town (BAT) Mobile car service, you will be within easy reach of all the shops and services you want and enjoy.
MOVE-IN REQUIREMENTS

The Camelot

THE CAMELOT

Berwick House

BERWICK HOUSE

Requirements

Requirements

THE CAMELOT

Personal Interview

BERWICK HOUSE

Personal Interview

Additional Requirements Note

Additional Requirements Note

THE CAMELOT

Information not available

BERWICK HOUSE

Information not available
Accreditation

THE CAMELOT

BERWICK HOUSE

THE CAMELOT

BERWICK HOUSE

One-to-one comparison

LOCATION

The Camelot

Berwick House

Map

Address

Address

Distance

Distance

QUICK SUMMARY

The Camelot

Berwick House

Basics

Basics

Cost range

Founded

Languages spoken

CARE

CARE

Levels of care

Care options

STAFFING

STAFFING

Registered practical nurses

Personal support workers

SUITES

SUITES

Total suites/units

Suite Types

Reviews

The Camelot

Berwick House

THE COMFORT LIFE REVIEW

THE COMFORT LIFE REVIEW

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

DESCRIPTION

The Camelot

Berwick House

DESCRIPTION

Levels of care

The Camelot

Berwick House

HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

Catheter care

Cognitively impaired residents

Feeding tube assistance

Medication charted by electronic pen

Medication charted by exception

Ostomy care

Oxygen assistance

Physically challenged residents

Vitals monitoring

Care options

Care options

Guest stays available

Respite care available

Convalescent care

Private home-care allowed

Adult day programs onsite

Palliative care available

Independent Living

Independent Living

Cost from

Designated dining area

Meals

Meals credits

Daily tidy

Housekeeping

Bathing assistance

Medication administration

Assisted Living

Assisted Living

Cost from

Designated dining area

Cancer care

Diabetes

Dialysis

Huntington's Disease