Dufferin Place
1200 Dufferin Cres.
Nanaimo, BC V9S2B7
Island Health
This listing accepts . Placement is arranged through Island Health; current access details are below.
~13 mo
Island Health regional average
Waits vary by care needs, urgency, and available beds. These figures do not predict an individual placement date.
How placement works
Admission is arranged through Island Health, not by applying directly to the residence.
Contact the Community Access Line for the part of Vancouver Island where the person lives. Island Health publishes separate South, Central, and North Island numbers.
Health Authority instructions checked Jul 17, 2026.
Dufferin Place is a 148-bed long-term care facility in Nanaimo operated directly by Island Health. Opened in 1987, the facility is located on the grounds of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Care at Dufferin Place is supported by a full-time nurse practitioner and three in-house physicians. Ceiling-mounted lifts throughout the building assist with resident mobility, and programming includes music therapy, bocce, bowling, and off-site outings by wheelchair-accessible bus. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Dufferin Place to ask about the residence itself.
Content reviewed May 11, 2026 · source
What families should know
Placement through Island Health
Island Health manages placement at Dufferin Place; families should contact an Island Health Community Health Services office for publicly funded long-term care access rather than approaching the operator directly. This long-term care home is known for its single-storey structure with three wings around a central activity/dining area, ceiling lifts throughout, and amenities like lounges, a hair salon, and outdoor patios; it sits on the same property as Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Located in Nanaimo on hospital grounds, it offers proximity to medical services with Coast Salish peoples and Snuneymuxw First Nation territory recognition. It serves residents over 19 but is not suitable for elopement risks as it lacks secure features. Ask about availability, waitlists, and fit via Island Health, and confirm accreditation status expiring in 2026.
Based on publicly available operator, health authority, or government materials · reviewed May 14, 2026
Total beds
148
Publicly funded beds
148
Operator
Vancouver Island Health
Languages spoken
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Care Specializations
Dementia & Memory Care
Dementia care programs vary by facility. Contact directly to confirm specialized memory care availability.
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Quality & Safety
Quality indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)
Data period: Unknown.
Source: BC Seniors Advocate Quick Facts · checked Feb 25, 2026.
Location
Information compiled from public records and operator-published information.
Listing reviewed Feb 2026
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