Long-term care and assisted living
Learn the assisted living and long-term care options available in Vancouver Coastal Health.
LONG-TERM CARE
24-hour registered nursing, professional care and a secure environment for individuals who have complex health needs.
Learn more about Long-Term Care
ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted living services provide housing, hospitality, and personal care services for adults who can live independently and make decisions on their behalf but require a supportive environment due to physical and functional health challenges.
Learn more about Assisted LivingMost people wish to remain in their own homes for as long as is safely possible.
Home and community care provide health services and support to people with short-term or ongoing health needs, helping them live safely at home.
Resources
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Conversations about what matters most
These conversations focus on your “goals of care” and help make sure that the care you receive is aligned with what matters to you most, especially if you are dealing with a serious or life-limiting condition.
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Advance care planning
Advance care planning is a way for you to make sure your voice is heard about your medical care, especially if there is ever a time when you cannot speak for yourself.
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Long-term care resident and family councils
Resident and family councils amplify the voices of people living in long-term care. Council members are residents and family and caregivers who sometimes speak on behalf of residents.