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The Wellesley

2800 Blanshard Street

Victoria, BC V8T 5B5

Vancouver Island Health

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4.2
17 reviews
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The Wellesley is an assisted living facility in Victoria, BC, operated by Retirement Concepts/West Coast Seniors Housing Mgmt. It has a 4.2 out of 5 Google rating based on 17 reviews

Operator
Retirement Concepts

Languages Spoken

EnglishCantoneseHindiPortugesePunjabiSpanishTagalogManderinUkrainianRussian

Amenities & Services

Certifications & Memberships

Assurity Certified
Quality certification from SafeCare BC
BCCPA Member
BC Care Providers Association member
BCSLA Seal of Approval
BC Senior Living Association quality seal
BCSLA Member
BC Senior Living Association member

Amenities

Amenity Space
Balconies
Coffee Nook
Community Garden
Computer Stations
Craft Room
Emergency Call System Insuite
Exercise Wellness Room

Services

Health Care Services
Hospitality & Lifestyle Services
Brain Injury Care
Dental Services
Diabetes Management
Dietician
Foot Care
Incontinence Care
Laboratory Services
Medical Alert System
Medication Management
Nursing Care
Oxygen Assistance
Palliative Care
Parkinson's Care
Personal Care Support
Pharmacy Services
Vitals Monitoring
Wound Care
24-Hour Emergency Response
24-Hour Staffing
Afternoon Teas
Arts & Crafts
Assistance With Daily Living Activities
Baking
Barber
Bathing Assistance
Beverages And Snacks
Billiards
Bingo
Birthday Teas
Board Games
Bocce Ball
Book Club
Book Exchange Library
Bridge
Card Games
Carpet Bowling
Church Services
Coffee & Tea
Cribbage
Discussion Groups
Dressing Assistance
Entertainment
Excursions
Trips & Outings
Exercise & Fitness Class
Exercise Equipment
Games
Gardening
General Store
Hairdresser
Happy Hour
Holiday Celebrations
Holiday Dinners
Housekeeping
Ice Cream Socials
Karaoke
Knitting Club
Laundry Services
Meals - Chef Prepared
Meals - Guests
Movies
Music Programs & Entertainment
Parties & Social Events
Piano
Picnics
Pool Table
Recreational Activities
Sewing Club
Short-Term Stay
Shuffleboard
Tai Chi
Theatre Room
Trial Stays
Trivia

Reviews

4.2
17 Google reviews

The Wellesley receives predominantly positive feedback regarding staff care quality, facility maintenance, meals, and activities. However, one recent review raised concerns about staff rudeness and disrespectful treatment of a resident with special needs. Long-term residents and their families consistently report positive experiences, though the isolated complaint suggests potential inconsistency in service quality.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

food
4.5
staff
4.2
activities
4.0
management
4.5
cleanliness
4.5
overall atmosphere
4.5

What families appreciate

  • +Staff described as amazing, caring, knowledgeable and well trained
  • +Meals are healthy, varied, and well-regarded
  • +Buildings are well maintained and clean
  • +Spacious and bright rooms with wide common halls
  • +Extensive daily activities and recreational opportunities

Concerns mentioned in reviews

  • -Rude staff interaction toward resident with special needs
  • -Rude kitchen staff at New Year's Eve event
  • -Inconsistent respect for individual resident requirements

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This listing is based on publicly available information from BC Seniors Advocate, Google Maps, Route65.ca (BCCPA Directory), SeniorCareAccess.com.

Last checked: February 28, 2026

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