If you’re looking for a British Columbia retirement home, you’ve come to the right place. Comfort Life is your online guide to retirement homes from across Canada.
Things to consider concerning retirement homes in British Columbia:
There is no government regulation of BC retirement homes or residences in any of the provinces in fact, so you are urged to inspect the home closely, get feedback from people who live and work in the home and consider all aspects of your decision.
BC Seniors Living Association has recently implemented a self-regulated assessment standard for its members called the Seal of Approval. This new program will identify retirement communities that adhere the highest industry standards. Successful communities must meet multiple criteria in five areas: safety measures, infection control, staff training, resident services and assisted living supports. Look for this Seal of Approval designation in BC communities.
In addition, consider the following list of things to look for.
- It’s best to look before you need a retirement home. This way there is lots of time to discuss your options without any unnecessary panic or urgency. Read more about how families discuss retirement homes.
- Prioritize your needs and wants. Make the process much like any home purchase.
- Check out the retirement home’s kitchen and cafeteria.
- Check the menu for quality, variety and any other concerns.
- Visit several residences then take a second or even third look before you choose.
- Visit it at different times of the day to see how the environment changes.
- Get a schedule of recreational activities and find out which meet your needs. Compare this across several different homes.
- Use our search engine to find a home with the exact features you want.
- Poke into the corners and get off the beaten path. Check stairwells for cleanliness. Check all the corners of the grounds to see what is there and how well maintained everything is.
- Ask the retirement home staff lots of questions. As many as you can.
- Speak to residents and ask them how they like the place and what it is they like about the place. Be sure to ask them how well they like the staff.
- Be sure to request references from professional organizations, patrons, children of patrons and others.
Check out BC retirement homes on our sister site, Top Retirement Homes.
Vancouver BC retirement homes
Vancouver is home to a variety of excellent retirement homes. The clean air and lively city life make it a living and retirement destination for people from around the world. Certainly it is home to some of the most expensive real estate in North America (as of fall 2008) but it is also worth it with its many attractive city features, including the Harbour, local wildlife, museums, mountain scenes, Stanley Park, night life and so much more. View our page on Vancouver retirement homes.
Victoria BC retirement homes
Victoria is home to just as great a variety of retirement living options. Comfortlife.ca, your authority on all your retirement home options has recently added a complete overview of Victoria retirement homes.
List of Retirement Homes in BC
