There are 32 independent living in Vancouver, with costs ranging from $1,640 to $11,295 per month. Compare availability, pricing, amenities and reviews below, then call any provider directly.
32 providers found
Vancouver, British Columbia
Shannon Oaks is an all-inclusive independent living retirement home in South Vancouver offering private suites with amenities and activities for active seniors.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Amica Arbutus Manor is a retirement residence in Vancouver offering independent living, assisted living and respite care in a two-storey building with private courtyards.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Chelsea Park is a supportive living residence for seniors aged 55+ in Vancouver, BC, offering 74 affordable suites with daily meals, housekeeping, and support services in a homelike atmosphere.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Legacy Senior Living is a family-owned retirement residence in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood offering independent living and assisted living services in air-conditioned suites.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Seasons Wesbrook Village is an independent living retirement community located on the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver. The community offers modern suites with flexible dining options and a range of amenities designed for active older adults.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Terraces on Seventh is a boutique independent living retirement community in Vancouver's South Granville neighborhood, designed for older adults seeking independent living with supportive services available as needed.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Sidney Manor is a 55+ apartment building in Yaletown, Vancouver, offering independent living for seniors. The building features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites with views of downtown Vancouver and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Abbeyfield Houses of Vancouver Society operates independent seniors' homes in the Marpole area of Vancouver, with 16 bed-sitting rooms and common facilities offering freshly cooked meals prepared by live-in coordinators.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. is a senior living specialist operating retirement communities in British Columbia, including OPAL in Vancouver, with an intergenerational aging-in-place model.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Fair Haven Homes Society operates long-term care facilities, seniors rental housing, and respite care services across British Columbia. The organization provides person-centred care for seniors with complex health needs and independent living options for adults aged 55 and over.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Optima Living is a Canadian-owned operator of senior living communities across British Columbia and Alberta, offering multiple care levels from independent living to long-term care.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Seasons Arbutus is an independent living retirement community in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood offering spacious apartments and optional wellness support services.
Vancouver, British Columbia
VRS Communities Society is a non-profit organization providing independent and assisted living communities for seniors across British Columbia and Alberta. Founded in 1972, they operate 14 senior residences and are committed to affordable quality housing.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Jim Green Residence is operated by Lookout Housing + Health Society as part of their Permanent Supportive Housing program in Vancouver, British Columbia. The facility provides long-term housing and support services to adults with low or no income who require assistance in maintaining their housing.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Hopehill provides affordable senior living in five residences across Vancouver with independent living, assisted living, and life lease options for low-income seniors. The organization has served seniors for 75 years.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Hopehill is a senior living provider in East Vancouver offering independent living and assisted living residences for low-income seniors.
Vancouver, British Columbia
PARC Retirement Living provides independent living residences for seniors across multiple locations in British Columbia. The organization operates award-winning retirement communities with PARC Active Living™ programming focused on wellness and community engagement.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Parkdale Manor is a senior residence in Vancouver's Arbutus Ridge neighbourhood offering independent living for seniors aged 55 and above, with a range of bachelor to one-bedroom-and-den apartment options.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Retirement Concepts provides independent living, assisted living, complex nursing care and respite care for seniors across British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. The company has been dedicated to senior care since 1988.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Anavets Senior Citizens Housing Society provides affordable senior housing in North Vancouver. The redeveloped facility completed in fall 2012 contains 22 studio apartments and 54 one-bedroom apartments designed for veterans, widows, and seniors on fixed incomes.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Kindred Place - More Than a Roof Housing Society is a independent living option in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Little Mountain Court is a three-story independent apartment building for seniors and people with disabilities, located in the Little Mountain neighbourhood/Riley Park area in East Vancouver.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Three Links Care Centre provides residential care and independent living services to 175 residents in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood, with 90 subsidized long-term care beds in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Opal Vancouver is a boutique retirement residence on Vancouver's west side offering a continuum of lifestyles from independent living to complex care.
Vancouver's independent living communities tend to cluster in a handful of distinctive areas — the West Side and South Granville corridor attract residences close to greenways and community amenities, while areas like Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, and the North Shore offer options with strong neighbourhood walkability. For families in the eastern parts of Metro Vancouver, communities near Burnaby and East Vancouver can keep parents close to familiar surroundings and family networks. When you are narrowing down a location, think about which neighbourhoods your parent already knows and loves — familiarity with nearby parks, shops, and public transit routes matters enormously for day-to-day independence and wellbeing.
Proximity to major health centres is worth factoring in early. Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital serve much of the city, and knowing a residence is on a well-connected public transit corridor can reduce the stress of medical appointments and family visits alike. Independent living in British Columbia is not regulated the same way as assisted living or long-term care — there is no provincial licensing body that inspects independent living communities the way there is for assisted living facilities — so it falls on you to ask the right questions. Visit in person, speak with current residents if possible, and ask specifically about what happens if your parent's care needs change. A smooth pathway to Assisted Living or additional Home Care services on-site or nearby is a practical detail that can save enormous upheaval later.
British Columbia's regional health authorities — including Vancouver Coastal Health for much of the city — coordinate publicly subsidized care at the assisted living and long-term care levels, but independent living is almost entirely private-pay. That means availability and pricing are set by each residence individually, and waitlists at popular communities can be meaningful. Starting your search earlier than feels necessary is genuinely good advice here. Keep two or three communities on your shortlist and maintain contact with them, since suites can become available with relatively short notice.
When weighing your options, balance four things: the level of support currently available at the residence (and whether it can grow with your parent's needs), the monthly cost relative to your parent's retirement income, the location's fit with their lifestyle, and the gut feeling you get from a site visit. Compare listings side by side, call directly to ask about current availability, and do not hesitate to explore our Retirement Homes and Home Care listings if a different model might be a better fit right now.
Typical cost: $1,640–$11,295 per month.
Independent living in British Columbia sits almost entirely outside the public funding system — monthly fees are set privately by each residence and vary with suite size, included services, and location. Federal income-tested supports such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help offset costs for eligible seniors.
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