Senior living costs BC
Compare monthly rates for different types of care
For those investigating retirement care options in BC, we offer several different tables that list samples or survey retirement residence costs you can expect to pay. Below, you'll find a survey of starting costs you can expect to pay for an independent senior living suite community (the level of care most synonymous with the phrase senior living). We also list BC's most affordable communities and survey typical home care costs you will pay, if you want to remain in your own home. Links on the right below go to related pages, with information about more intensive care types.
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Independent senior living
People investigate independent living for a variety of reasons or under a variety of conditions including:
- Fatigue with living alone or upkeep on a traditional family home
- Couples wanting to remain together under one roof, even though one spouse has growing personal care requirements. Many communities offer continuous care, an ideal fit for couples in this situation, where one spouse has care needs but the other is independent
- After a family member has talked about senior care with him or her
- After a private scare or concern
Whatever your reasons, here is a look at costs with links to pages that will offer much more details about what is available in your area.
Senior living costs in BC
A survey of cities and towns across the province
City
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Suite
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Sq footage
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Cost/mo (starting)
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1 br
|
600 sq ft
|
$3,200
|
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studio
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308 sq ft
|
$2,400
|
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Studio
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416 sq ft
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$3,655
|
|
Studio
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400 sq ft
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$2,200
|
|
1 br
|
369 sq ft
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$2,600
|
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2 br
|
594 sq ft
|
$4,000
|
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1 br
|
600 sq ft
|
$3,200
|
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2 br
|
839 sq ft
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$3,600
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Managing costs
The majority of consumers are concerned about keeping costs down when it comes to anything, but perhaps especially when it comes to senior care. Below is a survey of costs from locations across the province, ranking the lowest cost senior care residences that list with our website. Figures below are reported by the communities themselves. To be certain, please follow the links then contact communities to find out specific details about what's included.
Inquire about costs, directly from communities below
Shannon Oaks - Vancouver
Shannon Oaks offers amenity spaces that will delight: gardens, lounges, library, country kitchen, games room, exercise room, courtyard patios - even a golf putting green. Meet new friends and live life to the fullest!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Tapestry at Victoria Harbour
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Wisteria Place
Wisteria Place, beckons to active seniors seeking vibrant and satisfying daily life. Majestic views, park greenery, a Zen garden and Koi pond, bring nature, beauty, and peace. Let us welcome you home to life in harmony.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Tapestry at Wesbrook Village
Tapestry at Wesbrook VIllage is an active aging community that offers residents unlimited opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle and improve their physical, mental and social well-being.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
OPAL by Element
438 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 0M5 Opal offers a full continuum of support from Independent Living, Assisted living all the way to Complex Care, allowing the opportunity for aging in place.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
Tapestry at Arbutus Walk
Tapestry at Arbutus Walk is an active aging community that offers residents unlimited opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle and improve their physical, mental and social well-being.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Sunstone Apartments
Sunstone Rentals is the newest retirement community located in North Delta. A 70 unit independent living facility for those 55+, offers retirement community living for those downsizing.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living
Chelsea Park
A boutique residence with a homelike ambience where you can enjoy your independence while receiving quality hospitality services. Offering intimate, well designed, comfortable and affordable living for Seniors.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Orchard Gardens Seniors Community
Formerly Fernbrae Manor, Orchard Gardens Seniors Community offers quality services and a variety of amenities for Kelowna’s seniors. Choose from a studio or one-bedroom suite with independent living monthly packages.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living
Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Kamloops seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Pacific Carlton Seniors Community
Pacific Carlton features the largest senior suites in South Surrey and White Rock - perfect for couples! With a vibrant lifestyle, homestyle cooking, and 24/7 support, Pacific Carlton is the perfect place to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living
The Village Langley
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
Sherwood House
At Sherwood House we offer active adult independent retirement living, pet friendly, featuring delicious homemade meals, daily activities, weekly housekeeping, safely connected in the heart of Duncan, Vancouver Island
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Berwick Qualicum Beach
Berwick Qualicum Beach offers an array of amenities and engaging programs in our beautifully appointed community. Join our vibrant community today and enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle with some new friends.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Mulberry PARC
Mulberry PARC is a welcoming home and community in the heart of Burnaby, BC with the largest 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom retirement home suites available.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Arbourside Court
Welcome to Arbourside Court, a retirement home in the heart of Surrey, BC. Proudly serving our senior residents since 2001. Many activities to enjoy and new friendships to be made, we are always bustling with laughter.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Hawthorn Park Retirement Community
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
The Wexford
The Wexford offers all-inclusive, independent senior living one km from Tsawwassen town centre. Bright and spacious suites and costal-inspired living areas are beautifully accented by a rooftop garden and courtyard.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Berwick On The Lake
At Berwick on the Lake, residents enjoy red seal chef prepared meals in their choice of 3 dining rooms. Beyond our beautiful amenities, our residents also enjoy a full wellness program. Resort style living at it's best!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Magnolia Gardens
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
Greystone Manor Retirement Residence
Named one of the top 3 retirement communities in Maple Ridge, Greystone is a premier Park Place residence, with the comfort and services you need to maintain your active lifestyle in a warm and welcoming community.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Cedar Springs PARC
Located near Mt. Seymour in Vancouver's North Shore, Cedar Springs PARC offers retirement living within a beautiful natural environment. 1- and 2-bedroom suites available.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
The Camelot
At The Camelot we offer Boutique Independent Retirement Living with Supportive Services. In the heart of quiet, downtown James Bay near the Inner Harbour, we offer Dinner daily, Housekeeping, security & companionship!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Courtyard Gardens
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
Wedgwood House
Very wonderful group of friendly residents who love to do things together. Residents Group arrange entertainment, winemaking and wine & cheese parties each month. They are helpful and welcoming. Wedgwood feels like home!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Berwick Royal Oak
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
The Vineyards Residence
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
Gilmore Gardens
Like a condominium, you furnish your suite with the comforts from your home, including pets. At Gilmore Gardens, it's the people, residents and staff alike, that make this independent senior living community so special.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Westerleigh PARC
Westerleigh PARC offers refined retirement living in one of West Vancouver's most sought after addresses. Studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites available.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Berwick by the Sea
Berwick by the Sea offers you the freedom to spend your time doing the things you love most. Every area of the community has been carefully designed to offer something for everyone. Come join us on your next adventure!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Thornebridge Gardens
Thornebridge Gardens is one of New Westminster’s finest retirement residences, providing luxurious, worry-free surroundings with life enriching services that inspire healthy senior living. Many options are available!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Heritage
The Heritage Retirement Residence encompasses an active living & entertaining lifestyle with supportive & assisted living measures, Our highly skilled registered health care team will provide assistance when you need it.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Concorde Retirement Residence
The Concorde has a warm and welcoming atmosphere with comfortable dining & excellent views of the mountains, along with extensive program activities; The Concorde is perfect for an active living & entertaining lifestyle.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Berwick On The Park
Nestled on the hillside, Berwick on the Park offers stunning panoramic mountain, valley and river views and flexible retirement lifestyles, including independent living and assisted living.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Residence at Orchards Walk
The Residence offers service-oriented living at its finest. With a shopping plaza and stunning views, Orchards Walk is Kamloops’ premier new neighbourhood. Choose between spacious studios and one or two bedroom suites.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Granville Gardens
Located in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood, Granville Gardens offers residents the opportunity to stay active and live in a well-appointed urban community, surrounded by shopping centres, parks, community centres.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Waterford
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
Oceana PARC
At Oceana PARC, our residents thrive with access to physical and mental fitness programming, social activities, chef-prepared meals, transportation and more. Come discover why life is better at our new residence.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Summerhill PARC
Summerhill PARC near the heart of Lonsdale and 15th Avenue in beautiful North Vancouver offers a highly social retirement community living experience. 1- and 2-bedroom suites available.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Berwick House
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
AgeCare Carlton
AgeCare Carlton is a modern, friendly, Long-Term Care residence featuring private & semi-private suites in a community where residents appreciate the joy of comfortable living and security of 24-hour quality nursing care
Lifestyle Options: Long-term care
Sunridge Gardens
Contemporary, open-concept suites in Langley for seniors who want to enjoy their independence and the freedom of all-inclusive living.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Mahogany Platinum
A spectacular new residential tower in Abbotsford, Mahogany Platinum combines convenience, livability and luxury for seniors looking for an independent lifestyle community. Only a few suites left.
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
Berwick Parksville
At Berwick Parksville, we strive to change the perception of retirement living by empowering our Residents to live their best life with us. We think of it as inspired retirement living.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Berwick Comox Valley
Berwick Comox Valley offers a resort-style retirement residence in a convenient downtown setting. This is West Coast living at its finest, truly affordable luxury.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Chartwell Carlton Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Burnaby seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Kamloops Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Kamloops seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Langley Gardens Retirement Community
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Langley seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Chartwell Carrington Place Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Vernon seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Hampton House Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Chilliwack seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Imperial Place Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Surrey seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Ross Place Retirement Residence
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Chatsworth Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Kelowna seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Willow Retirement Community
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Maple Ridge seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Chartwell Birchwood Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Chilliwack seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Carrington House Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Mission seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Renaissance Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Langley seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Cedarbrooke Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Mission seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Churchill House Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a North Vancouver seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Lynnwood Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Chilliwack seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Crescent Gardens Retirement Community
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Surrey seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term care
Most affordable independent senior living in BC
Community name |
price |
meals |
meal credits |
daily tidy |
housekeeping |
bathing |
$2,200 |
3x/day |
N/A |
Extra fee |
1x/week |
Extra fee |
|
$3,185 |
3x/day |
N/A |
Extra fee |
1x/week |
N/A |
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$3,085 |
1x/day |
7x/week |
Extra fee |
1x/week |
Extra fee |
|
The Heritage, Kelowna |
$2,625 |
Extra fee |
N/A |
Extra fee |
1x/week |
Extra fee |
$3,625 |
3x/day |
N/A |
N/A |
1x/week |
N/A |
Home care costs for BC seniors
For BC seniors who want to remain in their own home, we surveyed senior care costs from private home care companies. Bear in mind that at a certain point it becomes more viable to move into a retirement community.
Home care service | Rates |
Basic support and personal care | $25 - $30 per hour |
Therapy visits or nursing | $50-$60 per hour |
Adult day programs | $65 per hour |