Welcome to 'BCRO'

Purpose:

The purpose of the BCRO web site is to provide a list of all the retirement residences offered by both Government and Private organizations that provide accomodations and/or health care assistance to retired seniors living in British Columbia (B.C.) Canada

IMPORTANT NOTE: One of the most important consideration for seniors who are investigating the numerous retirement options is - does this retirement option include appropriate health care support and services? To assist with this specific information research please note that:

    - all boxes with a background color of blue, DO provide health care support information.

    - all boxes with a background color of yellow, DO NOT provide health care support information.

BC RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS:

There are four main types of seniors retirement living options offered in BC as follows:

1) LIVING WITHIN YOUR OWN PRIVATLY OWNED HOME WITH SUPPORT SERVICES:

PRIVATLY OWNED HOME WITH LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES

PRIVATLY OWNED HOME WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

To read a full description of these two living options above click here.

If you are ready to apply for home and community care services, you can find your local health authority's home and community care contact information by clicking here

2) LIVING WITHIN LOW RENTAL HOUSING CO-OPERATIVES OR SUBSIDIZED RENTAL PROPERTY:

    SENIORS LOW RENTAL CO-OPS

    BC HOUSING - SUBSIDIZED RENTAL

    BC HOUSING - SHELTER AID (SAFER)

To read a full description of each of these three living options above click here.

3) LIVING IN A RETIREMENT HOME - with NO health care needed:

    ACTIVE ADULT LIVING

    INDEPENDENT LIVING

    INDEPENDENT SUPPORTIVE LIVING

    RETIREMENT HOME

    SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

To read a full description of each of these five living options above click here.

4) LIVING IN A CARE HOME - with HEALTH care needed :

    ASSISTED LIVING

    CARE HOME

    COMPLEX CARE

    CONVALESCENT CARE

    LONG TERM CARE

    MEMORY CARE

    NURSING HOME

    PALIATIVE CARE

    RESIDENTIAL CARE

    SPECIAL CARE HOME

To read a full description of each of these ten living options above click here.

QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING A RETIREMENT RESIDENCE TOUR:

In September 2024 Chartwell retirement residence published a very useful document that lists all the essential questions to ask during a visit to a retirement home that will ensure the residence meets all your lifestyle needs, and preferences.

To download this essential questions document (pdf file) click here.
To visit the Chartwell web site click here.

LIST OF SENIORS RETIREMENT AND CARE HOMES BY LOCATION:

PRIVATE RETIREMENT OPTIONS:
Refers to the ability of privately owned companies operating either for profit or non-profit to provide support for seniors health, financial and accommodation issues.

NON-PRIVATE RETIREMENT OPTIONS:
Refers to the ability of the BC Government or other BC public retirement services to provide retirement services such as support for health, financial and accommodation issues.

Location

Private Retirement Options

Non-Private Retirement Options

    North Vancouver (City and District)

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    West Vancouver

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A list of other available Seniors Retirement and Care Services in many other districts around BC are coming soon.

BC Government Senior Services:

The Government of B.C. is committed to promoting healthy, active aging, and providing information and resources about the services seniors and their families and caregivers need to make good decisions about their health, care, and overall well-being. There are two separate Government organizations that provide seniors with help and information services concerning various retirement options, housing options and services in BC as follows.

a) SeniorsBC (web site):
The SeniorsBC website provides information on programs and services for seniors offered by the B.C. and federal governments and non-profit organizations. The website includes information on health, finances, benefits, housing, transportation, tips for healthy living and other topics of importance to seniors. This is a place for all older adults in the province to find resources for planning and living a healthy and active life as they age. Senior's families and caregivers will also find great information here as well.

To visit the SeniorsBC web site click here.

b) The BC Seniors' Guide (web site):
The BC Seniors' Guide is a book-style compilation of information and resources to help seniors plan for and live a healthy lifestyle as they age. It includes information on provincial and federal programs, with sections on benefits, health, lifestyle, housing, transportation, finances, safety and security, and other services.

You can open and immediately read the BC Seniors' Guide PDF file online by clicking here.
You can also visit the 'Seniors' Guide' web site and download the PDF version of the guide by clicking here.

BC Housing:
a) Seniors Supportive Housing program:

This program provides housing and support services to older adults, seniors and people with disabilities. The Program assists low-income British Columbians who are 55 years of age or older, and people of any age who have a disability or diminished ability. The Program modified apartment units are designed for people who can live independently with some assistance, but who are not eligible for assisted living or a greater level of care.

For more detailed information about BC Housing options click here

Office of the Seniors Advocate BC:

The Office of the Seniors Advocate is an independent office of the B.C. provincial government acting in the interest of seniors and their caregivers. The Office monitors and analyzes seniors services and issues in B.C., and makes recommendations to government and service providers to address systemic issues. The services which the Office monitors are in five key areas: health care, housing, income supports, community supports and transportation. Also, a comprehensive continuum of health care services is required to provide optimal care and support for seniors in B.C., including primary health care, specialist care, chronic disease management programs, hospital care, home care, long-term care and palliative care.

To visit the Seniors Advocate web site click here.

After opening the web sites home page and then selecting the 'Resources' option near the top of the web page, you can then review useful information on each of the eight subjects listed below. Alternatively, you can click on the "here" option to proceed directly to the web page.

    Health Care here.

    Community Supports here.

    Housing here.

    Income Supports here.

    Transportation here.

    Seniors Safety here.

    Long-term Care and Assisted Living Directory here.

    BC Seniors Guide here.

Information and Referral Call Line:
Our senior service specialists will work with you during our office hours to provide resources and help resolve issues. The Office has an information and referral line that is available 24 hours a day, every day.
Call us at 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) or 250-952-3181

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - Services for Seniors:

VCH works in partnership with Providence Health Care in Vancouver to take patients referred from across the province. Together, they provide 46 percent of all inpatient specialized care for British Columbia. If you find that your daily care needs and health issues make it difficult to continue living in your home, it may be time for you to look at a safer alternative. The decision to move into residential care is very personal. It should be made after carefully reviewing your situation, your needs and your options.

There are six main VCH service for seniors options to consider as follows:

    VCH Convalescent care

    VCH Home health & support

    VCH Home & community care

    VCH Home and community care service

    VCH Palliative Care in Your Home

    VCH Residential care

To read a full description of each of these six service options above click here

VCH Seniors Health services and information:

There are many VCH services and information to help seniors remain healthy, safe and independent as they age. Below is a list of the eight currenetly available VCH services.

    Adult abuse and neglet

    Advance care planning

    Dementia

    Falls prevention

    Healthy aging

    Home and community care

    Older adult mental health

    Accessing health care in the region

To read full information about of each of these eight options above click here

Find a VCH Seniors Health Care Location:

VCH operates more than 120 locations, including hospitals, urgent and primary care centres and other locations across the Coastal, Richmond and Vancouver areas of B.C.

To review a list of available VCH health care locations and hospitals etc. click here

How to access BC Home and Community Care options:

If you are interested in receiving home and community health care services you can contact the Home and Community Care Office in your health authority ( e.g. VCH ) to request an assessment for services. Health care professionals, such as a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or social worker, can also make a referral on your behalf.

If you are in hospital and believe you will need assistance when you return home, you can ask your doctor, nurse or social worker to contact the home and community care office of your local health authority to determine your eligibility and if appropriate, arrange for services when you return home.

If you are ready to apply for home and community care services, find your health authority's home and community care contact information by clicking here

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Disclaimer: BCRO makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy of any/all information included on this web site. If you know of any corrections or would like to offer further information, please let BCRO know via email by clicking here.