Assisted living units are for seniors and people with disabilities who require some support, but do not need 24-hour institutional care. Assisted living offers a middle option to bridge the gap between home care and residential care by providing:

Accommodation
Hospitality services such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, recreational opportunities and 24-hour response
Personal care services such as assistance with grooming, mobility and medications

Eligible seniors pay 70% of their after-tax income to live in these units. Only seniors in need of additional support to remain independent may be eligible. To be considered for assisted living, candidates must first be assessed, then referred through their local health authority. Click here for a list of locations of assisted living developments created through and funded by the Independent Living BC program.

PLEASE NOTE:

Admissions are the responsibility of the health authority. You need to contact your local health authorities. Individuals cannot apply directly to an assisted living development.
The health authority’s Case Managers will work with you to find out if assisted living works best for your needs.
If you are a current client of health services at home, discuss the assisted living option with your current Case Manager.
If you are not a current client, call your local health authority. Phone numbers are listed by service area on each health authority website:

For more information:

Office of the Assisted Living Registrar
For individuals who do not meet the health authority's criteria for assisted living, but would like to access housing with meals and support services, units may be available through the Seniors' Supportive Housing program.