Assisted Living in BC

Assisted living is semi-independent housing, with hospitality and assisted living services, for adults who require some support with their day-to-day needs, due to physical, health or mental health challenges or while in recovery for substance use.

This is a place to find resources if you are considering assisted living or if you are operating an assisted living residence.

Services and information topics

About Assisted Living

Find out more about the 3 different classes of assisted living residences in B.C. and the criteria for living in assisted living.

Finding an Assisted Living Residence

Find an assisted living residence in the province that meets your needs or the needs of a loved one.

Opening or Operating an Assisted Living Residence

There are specific legal requirements for opening and operating an assisted living residence. Find the resources you need to register and operate an assisted living residence here.

Making a Complaint

Ensuring the health and safety of residents in assisted living is paramount.

If you have a concern about the operation of an assisted living residence, or about the health and safety of someone living in a residence, contact the assisted living registry.

Assisted Living Registry

The Assisted Living Registry issues registrations to residences and regulates operators who provide hospitality services and assisted living services to more than two people.

Assisted Living Complaint Reports

Search assisted living residences to see how they are operating and if they are complying with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and regulations.

Learn about operating an assisted living residence where people are safe and can thrive.

Go to course

This interactive online course provides you with information about:

the laws and regulations that apply to the operation of an assisted living residence,
the three classes of assisted living in B.C.,
the roles and responsibilities of an operator and their staff,
the rights of residents, and
operating a successful assisted living residence

See videos of real people, both residents and staff, and test your understanding about assisted living with the knowledge check questions.

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