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Senior Care in Nanaimo, BC

Nanaimo is the second-largest city on Vancouver Island and a popular spot for retirees who love the mild coastal climate. Island Health oversees publicly funded long-term care and assisted living here, with facilities serving Nanaimo, Lantzville, and Cedar. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital provides acute care support nearby. You'll find everything from publicly subsidized long-term care homes to private assisted living and retirement residences. Many families find Nanaimo's lower cost of living compared to Victoria and Vancouver makes it an appealing option. You can compare quality indicators, staffing data, and Google Reviews for all Nanaimo facilities.

13
Care homes
792
Total Beds
12
With Ratings
4.2
Avg Rating

Wait Times in Nanaimo

Nanaimo is served by Island Health. The average wait for publicly funded long-term care is ~404 days (13 months), with popular homes ranging 10–18 months.

Island Health has high demand especially in Victoria. Limited beds on Vancouver Island drive longer community waits.

Source: BC Seniors Advocate. Read our full waitlist guide →

Care homes in Nanaimo

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Long-Term Care

Chartwell Edgewater Care

Nanaimo, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
For-Profit
Residential community
Long-Term Care

Kiwanis Village Lodge

Nanaimo, BC

4.5(12 reviews)Google Maps
75 bedsNon-Profit
Residential community
Assisted Living

Kiwanis House

Nanaimo, BC

4.5(12 reviews)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Residential community
Independent Living

Lakeside Gardens Seniors Community

Nanaimo, BC

4.4(7 reviews)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Residential community
Long-Term Care

Wexford Creek Seniors Community

Nanaimo, BC

4.3(22 reviews)Google Maps
110 bedsFor-Profit
Residential community
Long-Term Care

Nanaimo Seniors Village

Nanaimo, BC

4.3(46 reviews)Google Maps
150 bedsFor-Profit
Residential community
Independent Living

Berwick on the Lake

Nanaimo, BC

4.2(18 reviews)Google Maps
For-Profit
Residential community
Long-Term Care

Dufferin Place

Nanaimo, BC

4.2(6 reviews)Google Maps
148 bedsHealth Authority
Residential community
Long-Term Care

Woodgrove Manor

Nanaimo, BC

4.2(5 reviews)Google Maps
43 bedsFor-Profit
Residential community
Independent Living

Origin at Longwood

Nanaimo, BC

4.1(21 reviews)Google Maps
For-Profit
Residential community
Long-Term Care

Eden Gardens

Nanaimo, BC

3.6(17 reviews)Google Maps
130 bedsNon-Profit
Residential community
Long-Term Care

AgeCare Malaspina Care Residence

Nanaimo, BC

2.9(14 reviews)Google Maps
136 bedsFor-Profit
Residential community
Retirement Home

Chartwell Edgewater Retirement Residence

Nanaimo, BC

For-Profit

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