Whether you’re lived your whole life in here or are just planning a move, Victoria is an ideal place to retire and enjoy your eldest years. With a slower pace of life than major Canadian cities, Victoria is a little more laid back but does not make any sacrifices when it comes to amenities, activities, and things to do. With the ocean on either side, towering mountains on the horizon, and a mild climate, Victoria is one of the nicest parts of the entire country to enjoy the outdoors in.
For senior citizens, Victoria offers plenty of options for retirement living and long-term care. You’ll find everything from luxury apartments and gated communities to long term care homes, assisted living, and affordable Government housing.
In this article, we’re highlighting some of the retirement communities around Victoria:
Victoria
James Bay
Amica Douglas House
- Independent Living (RTA)
- Assisted Living Registered
- Long-Term Care
Location: 50 Douglas Street
Tapestry Victoria Harbour
- Independent Living
- Luxury Homes
- Steps from the Inner Harbour
Location: 777 Belleville Street
Amica Somerset House
- Waterfront
- Independent Living (RTA)
- Assisted Living Registered
Location: 540 Dallas Road
The Camelot
- 33-suite Boutique Seniors Residence
- Near the Inner Harbour
Location: 455 Kingston Street
Beacon Hill Villa
- 24/7 Complex Care services
- Walking distance to the Royal BC Museum and Inner Harbour
Location: 635 Superior Street
Glenshiel Housing Society
- Operated by the not-for-profit Glenshiel Housing Society
- Next to Beacon Hill Park and Downtown
- For low to middle income seniors
Location: 606 Douglas Street
Beckley Farm Lodge
- Non-profit home for 64 seniors
- Long-term Care
- Active Adult Day Program
Location: 530 Simcoe Street
AgeCare James Bay
- Long-term Care
- 24-hour nursing care
- 115 subsidized suites
Location: 336 Simcoe Street
Douglas Care
- Long-Term Care
- Short-Term Stays
- Revitalized historic home
- Walking distance to Beacon Hill Park
Location: 657 Niagara Street
Abbeyfield Heritage House
- Assisted Living facility
- Character home
- 24/7 care
Location: 507 Government Street
Fernwood
AgeCare Glenwarren
- Independent supportive living
- Specialized long-term care
- Subsidized living
Location: 1230 Balmoral Road
St. Charles Manor
- Long Term Care
- Short-Term Stays
- Leafy streets lined with and character homes
Location: 1006 St. Charles Street
AgeCare Sandringham
- 24/7 nursing care
- Tertiary Geriatric Mental Health care
Location: 1650 Fort Street
Fairfield
Sunrise of Victoria
- Long-Term Care
- Memory Care
Location: 920 Humboldt Street
Minton House
- 55+, 26-suite strata building
- Own or rent your suite
- Run by elected council members – not a private company
- Not a licensed nursing home or retirement home
Location: 1070 Southgate Street
Clover Point Care
- Long Term Care
- Minutes from the ocean and downtown
Location: 90 Linden Avenue
Saint Frances Manor
- Waterfront
- Character home built in 1909
- Voted one of the top three senior residences in Victoria
Location: 1128 Dallas Road
Craigdarroch Care Home
- Cozy character home
- Long-term Care
- Short-term Stays
Location: 1048 Craigdarroch Road
Downtown
Rose Manor
- Character home residence for seniors, age 70+
- Victoria’s oldest retirement residence
- Managed by Oak Bay Kiwanis Rose Manor Society
Location: 857 Rupert Terrace
Mount Edwards Court
- Affordable homes for seniors
- Light support services
- Located in a calm environment downtown
Location: 1002 Vancouver Street
Oak Bay
Carlton House of Oak Bay
- All-inclusive, independent senior living
- Locally owned and operated
- 88 suites
Location: 2080 Oak Bay Avenue
Shannon Oaks – Oak Bay
- All-inclusive, premier independent living
- Next door to Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Location: 2000 Goldsmith Street
Marrion Village
- Seniors’ Rental Housing
- Assisted Living
- Subsidized Living
Location: 1968 Bee Street
Hart House
- Ocean and city views
- Heritage home and former residence of BC Premier John Hart
- Long-Term Care
- Short-Term Stays
Location: 1961 Fairfield Road
Elgin Gardens
- 43 affordable one-bedroom suites
- Next to Oak Bay Recreation Centre
- Bring your own furniture
Location: 1787 Elgin Road
Saanich
Saanich
Parkwood Court
- Private residential care community
- Long-Term Care
Location: 3000 Shelbourne Street
Parkwood Place
- Independent Living
- Parkwood Court is next door for a continuum of care
Location: 3051 Shelbourne Street
The Victorian at McKenzie
- Independent Living
- Spacious apartments
Location: 4000 Douglas Street
Amica Jubilee House
- Premium retirement residence
- Long-Term Care
- Memory Care
Location: 1900 Richmond Avenue
Carey Place
- Affordable Seniors Rental Housing
- 55 one-bedroom suites
Location: 2812 Carey Road
The Heights at Mt. View
- Long-term care
- Complex care
- 260 suites
Location: 3814 Carey Road
Hillside Terrace
- Assisted living for seniors with special medical needs
- Nursing and counselling on-site
- Operated by the Cool Aid Society
Location: 1460 Hillside Avenue
Olympic Vista
- Supportive apartments for seniors
- Near Uptown Mall
- Operated by the Cool Aid Society
Location: 3806 Carey Road
Quadra/Hillside
The Summit
- Long-Term Care
- 320-bed Island Health facility
- Dementia care and complex care
Location: 955 Hillside Avenue
Ross Place
- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Voted best seniors’ community in Victoria
Location: 2638 Ross Lane
The Wellesley
- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Subsidized living
Location: 2800 Blanshard Street
Linwood Court
- Affordable rental housing for seniors 55+
- 97 one-bedroom suites
Location: 3200 Linwood Avenue
Cottage Grove
- Affordable seniors housing for the homeless
- Operated by the Cool Aid Society
- 55+
Location: 3207 Quadra Street
Cedar Hill
Dawson Heights
- Non-profit senior’s housing
- Subsidized assisted living available
Location: 3710 Cedar Hill Road
Highgate Lodge
- Independent Living
- Short-Term Stays
Location: 1538 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Luther Court
- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Long-term care
- Operated by Luther Court Society
Location: 1525 Cedar Hill Cross Road
Rosebank Gardens
- Resident-owned Independent Living Facility
- 55+ senior living residence and strata
- 41 suites
- Not a licensed nursing or care home
Location: 1485 Garnet Road
Gordon Head
Berwick House
- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Near Gordon Head Recreation Centre
Location: 4062 Shelbourne Street
The Kensington
- Independent Living options
- Old English Inn surrounded by gardens
Location: 3965 Shelbourne Street
The Victorian
- Near Gordon Head Rec Centre and Mount Doug Park
- Independent Living
Location: 1773 Feltham Road
Gorge/Tillicum
Amica on The Gorge
- Waterfront
- Assisted Living Registered
- Long-Term Care
- Long-Term Care with Memory Care
Location: 94 Gorge Road W
Selkirk Seniors’ Village
- Assisted Living
- Complex Care
- Waterfront community
Location: 385 Waterfront Crescent
Chown Place
- Operated by Gorge View Society
- Independent Living since 1956
- Steps from the Gorge waterway
Location: 11 Chown Place
Royal Oak
Veterans Memorial Lodge
- Next to Broadmead Shopping Centre
- 24/7 nursing care
- Active Adult Day Program
Location: 4579 Chatterton Way
Berwick Royal Oak
- Resort-style accommodation
- Independent living
- Assisted living
Location: 4680 Elk Lake Drive
Esquimalt
The Renaissance
- Independent Living
- Large, self-contained suites like apartments
- Privately owned by a Victoria family
Location: 1188 Esquimalt Road
The Vista
- 11-storey luxury living
- Ocean and city views
- Memory Care
Location: 622 Admirals Road
The Salvation Army Sunset
- Waterfront living
- 24/7 nursing care
Location: 952 Arm Street
For those with a limited housing budget there are a number of seniors affordable housing units available in the Greater Victoria area. You can find information regarding these from the Capital Regional District (CRD) through the Capital Regional Housing Corporation.
If budget isn’t your primary concern, there are many 55 plus luxury apartments, condos and townhomes that may suit you at this stage of your life, contact a realtor to help you find the perfect home.
For those who need some sort of assisted living facility, there are a plethora of options in the Greater Victoria area. One place to start your search might be the Seniors Serving Seniors website; they are a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote the well-being of senior citizens. They can provide info about assisted living facilities in Victoria BC.
Whatever your housing needs, you are sure to find all sorts of options when it comes to retirement communities in Victoria BC. And today’s active seniors will enjoy living in Victoria, a beautiful small city with an excellent balance of amenities, services and friendly charm.
