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Opening a Residence and Registration

Last updated on April 12, 2022

The Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the Assisted Living Regulation set out operators’ responsibilities to residents in assisted living residences.

  • Opening an Assisted Living Residence
  • Registration

Important Resources

Please note: Changes to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the Assisted Living Regulation came into effect December 1, 2019. 

  • Community Care and Assisted Living Act 
  • Assisted Living Regulation 
  • Assisted Living in B.C., A Handbook for Operators: Seniors and Persons with Disabilities; and Mental Health (PDF, 2.5MB)
  • Assisted Living in B.C., A Handbook for Operators: Supportive Recovery (PDF, 3MB)
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