Christenson Village

What families should know

Placement through Vancouver Coastal Health — publicly funded placement

Placement at Christenson Village’s publicly funded long-term care home is arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health, so families normally work with a health authority case manager who assesses eligibility and manages the regional waitlist rather than applying directly to the site. Christenson Village is known as a campus of care that combines assisted living and complex long-term care, with three separate dementia cottages alongside the main building, which can appeal to families wanting different levels of support on one property. It sits centrally in Gibsons at 585 Shaw Road on the Sunshine Coast, in Coast Salish territory, close to town amenities but in a smaller community where transit is more limited than in Metro Vancouver. BCSA QuickFacts reports 80 publicly funded long-term care beds here and notes that all beds are publicly funded, which typically means residents pay income-tested fees set by the province rather than private market rates. The presence of dedicated dementia cottages suggests that many residents live with moderate to advanced cognitive impairment, while others in the main building may have significant physical frailty or chronic medical conditions. BCSA QuickFacts reports admission waits averaging 148 days, with a range from 11 to 325 days, so families should ask Vancouver Coastal Health how current waits compare. It is also important to ask about how residents move between assisted living and complex care on the campus, what supports exist for dementia-related behaviours, and how medical oversight is provided. Families should review recent licensing or inspection findings and clarify visiting practices, outdoor access, and how the home supports family involvement in care planning before deciding if it is the right fit.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026