There are 47 retirement homes in Vancouver, with costs ranging from $1,640 to $14,990 per month. Compare availability, pricing, amenities and reviews below, then call any provider directly.
46 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
Sunrise of Vancouver is a senior residence in South Vancouver offering long-term care and memory care with personalized service plans and 24-hour care.
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
Harmony House is an assisted living residence operated by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society, located in Vancouver's Chinatown at 580 Shanghai Alley.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Renfrew Care Centre offers 24/7 Complex Care services for seniors requiring a high level of continuing nursing care. Located in Vancouver and funded by Vancouver Coastal Health.
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
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home is a long-term care facility offering culturally-appropriate professional care to adults with complex care needs and physical or mental health conditions. The facility opened on September 24, 2001.
Vancouver, British Columbia
The Weinberg Residence is a private senior home in Vancouver's Oakridge community offering Assisted Living and Multi-Level Care services with a focus on Jewish culture and heritage.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Granville Gardens Retirement Residence is a retirement home option in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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
AgeCare Lakeview is a long-term care community in Vancouver, British Columbia with 177 licensed beds. It provides 24-hour nursing care, assistance with daily activities and various amenities.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Arbutus Care Centre is a long-term care home in Vancouver offering 156 licensed beds in a home-like setting with 24-hour on-site care staff, private suites, and common amenities.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Blenheim Lodge is a long-term care facility operated by the Calling Foundation, home to 96 seniors on Vancouver's Westside since 1969, providing complex care and support services.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Clarendon Court is an assisted living community in Vancouver offering 56 one-bedroom suites with full kitchens, meals, housekeeping, and personal care assistance.
Vancouver, British Columbia
St. Vincent's: Honoria Conway-Heather is an assisted living home for those capable of making their own decisions but requiring assistance with daily living activities. The facility offers 60 unfurnished one-bedroom suites and requires residents to contribute 70% of their post-tax income.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Kopernik Lodge is an 88-bed long-term care facility in Vancouver providing complex care services including a secured 18-bed Special Care Unit for residents with advanced dementia.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Little Mountain Place is a long-term care home operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, providing professional care and supervision to adults with complex care needs. It opened in 1987 and has 116 single rooms, including 26 in a special care unit.
Vancouver's retirement home landscape is shaped by the city's distinct neighbourhoods and its geography between the mountains and the ocean. Options tend to cluster in established residential areas — places like Kerrisdale, Kitsilano, the West End, and South Granville — as well as in newer developments along transit corridors in Burnaby and Richmond that many families consider part of Greater Vancouver. When you're narrowing down a shortlist, think about where your parent already has roots: proximity to a familiar grocery store, a faith community, or a long-time friend matters more than most families expect.
Access to health care is a practical consideration worth weighing early. Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital anchor the downtown core, while Lions Gate Hospital serves the North Shore and UBC Hospital is a key resource for the westside. Being within a manageable distance of whichever facility your parent's specialist works out of can ease stress during any future health episode. Many retirement homes also sit near rapid transit or well-served bus routes, which matters for adult children who rely on public transit to visit regularly.
In British Columbia, retirement homes are private-pay residences — meaning neither provincial subsidies nor health authority funding typically apply to the monthly fee itself. That said, Vancouver Coastal Health is the regional authority overseeing publicly subsidized care options in the city, and understanding the distinction between private retirement living and those publicly arranged pathways (including assisted living and long-term care) will help you plan for what comes next. If your parent's needs grow, knowing how to navigate that continuum — and what our Assisted Living and Home Care listings look like in Vancouver — is worth exploring now rather than later.
Waitlists at well-regarded Vancouver retirement homes can stretch longer than families expect, particularly for suites with outdoor space or preferred floor plans. Starting your search before a move feels urgent gives you time to tour more than one community, revisit with your parent, and ask detailed questions about staffing ratios, included services, and how care levels can be adjusted over time. Independent Living options are worth considering alongside retirement homes if your parent is still very active — the two categories overlap more than the names suggest, and comparing them side by side often clarifies which is the better fit.
Typical cost: $1,640–$14,990 per month.
Retirement homes in British Columbia are privately operated and generally charge on a private-pay basis, with no direct provincial subsidy applied to monthly fees. Seniors receiving Old Age Security or the Guaranteed Income Supplement may find those federal benefits help offset costs; for those who may eventually require a higher level of care, Vancouver Coastal Health can assess eligibility for publicly subsidized assisted living or long-term care through the regional health authority.
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