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Modern long-term care homes are the result of continual improvement over the last few decades. Today’s homes often permit seniors to bring their own furniture or touches of home with them. They also cater to particular cultural or special diets, like vegetarianism, kosher and diabetics. These ameliorations make the transition from one’s own home to a retirement home (at which they must depend on others for help) much less stressful.
IN-DEPTH REPORTSLong-term care in British Columbia
OPAL Vancouver
438 West King Edward Ave, Vancouver,
British Columbia, V5Y 05M
438 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 0M5 Opal offers a full continuum of support from Independent Living to Complex Care/Dementia Care/Long Term Care. Allowing the opportunity for aging in place.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
The Vineyards Residence
726 Valley Road, Kelowna,
British Columbia, V1V 0E9
The Vineyards approach to assisted living & memory care allows people to go about life as they always have, despite health changes. Beautiful suites & homemade meals. Discover for yourself why we say Life’s Better Here
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
Berwick House
4062 Shelbourne Street, Victoria,
British Columbia, V8N 3E6
Berwick House offers comfort, security and our usual high standard of affordable luxury. Steps away from a mall, cinema and other conveniences, you’ll find everything you need for an independent and active lifestyle.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Courtyard Gardens - Verve Senior Living
7051 Moffat Road, Richmond,
British Columbia, V6Y 3W2
Courtyard Gardens offers an enriching community, with quality staff & friendly & caring environment. 107 Private & Subsidized suites in Assisted Living, 31 Private Pay Extended Care studio suites & 1 Respite Suite.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Magnolia Gardens
5840 Glover Rd, Langley,
British Columbia, V3A 9K3
An oasis in the heart of Langley City, Magnolia Gardens features bright, spacious suites and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Two choices in senior living: 115 independent living suites, and a 40-suite licensed Care Centre.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
The Village Langley - Verve Senior Living
3920 198th Street, Langley,
British Columbia, V3A1E1
We believe that the desire for fulfillment and living a life with purpose does not diminish with a diagnosis of dementia. We focus on the possibilities of each person, supporting each to live with laughter, love and joy.
Lifestyle Options: Memory Care, Long-term care
The Waterford
1345 56th Street, Tsawwassen,
British Columbia, V4L 2P9
Featuring bright suites surrounded by pedestrian pathways, and a two-acre water feature in Tsawwassen town-centre. Two choices in all-inclusive senior housing: independent living and a licensed Care Centre suites.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
Amica West Vancouver
659 Clyde Avenue, West Vancouver,
British Columbia, V7T 1C8
Tucked away between the North Shore Mountains and Pacific Ocean, our residence offers the best of West Vancouver. Enjoy access to trails and shopping—a comfortable yet sophisticated lifestyle at Amica West Vancouver.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Hawthorn Park Retirement Community - Verve Senior Living
867 KLO Road, Kelowna,
British Columbia, V1Y 9G5
Living at Hawthorn Park Retirement Residence means you have choices & can customize the services you need, as you need them. We offer three lifestyle opportunities; supportive living, assisted living & complex care.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
Berwick Royal Oak
4680 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria,
British Columbia, V8Z 0B4
Luxurious, Resort-Style Retirement Living where you can age in place; You’re Home at Last at Berwick Royal Oak on Vancouver Island in beautiful Victoria, BC.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Public vs. Private Long Term Care
British Columbia is home to both public and private long-term care homes. If you choose to live in a public home, the province will pay a portion of your living expenses. However, you will be responsible for some of the costs. On the other hand, private long-term homes do not receive any provincial funding. But these homes typically offer more amenities than do public homes. Such luxuries might include: light housekeeping, movie theaters, concierges, and lounges.
When you are visiting a home, be sure to ask as many questions as you can possibly think of. Although long-term care can be expensive, ask residence staff about financial assistance that might be available.
Tips for choosing a BC long term care home
Here are a few things to consider before choosing a long-term care home.
- Plan early! Do not wait for you or your loved one to desperately need long-term care. Explore your options, so that when the need arises, you will be prepared.
- For family members of potential continuing care residents: Talk to your loved one before making any decisions. A lifestyle change that involves switching to depending on someone else is a really important and potentially emotional decision. You should talk to your family member when his or her mind is sharp to ensure that you understand his or her preferences.
- Be thorough. Explore any possible long-term care retirement home options.
- Long-term homes usually have many different styles of room. When you visit one of these facilities, you should ask to see all of these options.
- Make sure you ask about any hidden costs, as many continuing care homes force you to pay more than the given flat monthly rate (i.e. meals).
