Nanaimo Seniors Village
6085 Uplands Drive
Nanaimo, BC V9V1T8
Island Health
This facility offers both and spaces. Availability varies.
Nanaimo Seniors Village is a 150-bed long-term care community in Nanaimo, operated by Retirement Concepts under contract with Island Health. Opened in 2004, the seven-acre campus includes 140 publicly funded beds alongside 10 private-pay beds, and also encompasses independent living and assisted living. The community holds CARF Gold Seal accreditation and offers amenities including a fitness centre, movie theatre, library, spa, and general store. Therapeutic programming includes music therapy and pet therapy. Staff speak multiple languages, including Filipino, Hindi, Tagalog, and Mandarin, reflecting the diversity of those served. Nanaimo Seniors Village offers both publicly funded and private-pay placements. Publicly funded beds are accessed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1. Private-pay placement can be arranged directly; contact Nanaimo Seniors Village for availability.
Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website
What families should know
Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement
Island Health manages placement for publicly funded long-term care at Nanaimo Seniors Village, coordinated through their Community Health Services offices—families should not contact the operator directly but seek assessment there. Assisted living publicly funded units follow a similar Community Health Services assessment pathway. This campus-style facility is known for its integrated Campus of Care model spanning independent living, assisted living, and long-term care across seven acres of gardens with ocean views and 10 resident neighbourhoods. It sits in North Nanaimo, one kilometre from major shopping and one block from the fire hall, offering a community-oriented setting. Residents typically have complex care needs, with an average age of 84, 63% female, and over half aged 85 or older per BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts. BCSA QuickFacts reports admission waits averaging 522 days (407-604 days range). Worth checking if private beds suit interim needs while awaiting public placement, and ask about visitor policies including free limited parking and guest suites.
Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026
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Care Specializations
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Quality & Safety
Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)
Reviews
Nanaimo Seniors Village receives predominantly positive feedback from residents and families, with consistent praise for staff friendliness, activity programming, meal quality, and clean facilities. The facility is noted for smooth transitions into assisted living and a socially active environment. One one-star review citing 'terrible care' and 'bad management' provides minimal detail.
Based on Google reviews
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What families appreciate
- +Staff attitude and willingness to help with any request
- +High-quality, varied meals with homemade soups and nutritious options
- +Extensive variety of activities including games, fitness classes, entertainment, and social events
- +Clean, spacious suites with modern amenities including washers, dryers, and mini kitchens
- +Welcoming environment that reduces isolation and loneliness for residents
Concerns mentioned in reviews
- -Terrible care and bad management
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