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.
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
In-home and support services in Nanaimo
Medical Foot Care
250-709-1306
Home Instead Nanaimo
250-739-7777
Island Mediquip Nanaimo
250-824-0390
Pinpoint Physiotherapy & Health Nanaimo
250-591-3730
Health Care Services
250-389-0202
Harbour City Physiotherapy Nanaimo
250-739-5551
Ears To You Mobile Hearing Clinic
(250) 619-5746
Mid Island Legal Aid
250-753-4396
Just Like Family Home Care
250-888-8211
SURE Homes Renovation
250-797-6881
Hearing Care Clinic
250-324-4002
Lindsay Johnson
778-991-0098
Optometry + Optical
250-591-1018
Classic Renovations
250-585-8787
Chris Demsmore
250-591-4601
Jake Posliff, FICB
250-228-5980
It’s Time Home Renovation
778-744-0770
Counselling Program
250-754-3331
Home Instead
250-739-7777
Sturdy Home Repair Ltd.
(250) 668-6594
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