What type of care does The Steeples offer?

The Steeples is a Assisted Living facility offering assisted living in Chemainus, BC.

Where is The Steeples located?

The Steeples is located at 9910 Esplanade Street, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1, within the Vancouver Island Health region.

What amenities does The Steeples offer?

The Steeples offers Dining, Salon, Garden / Patio, Housekeeping, Laundry Service.

Which health authority oversees The Steeples?

The Steeples is overseen by Vancouver Island Health in British Columbia.

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The Steeples

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9910 Esplanade Street

Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1

Island Health

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The Steeples is a 16-unit publicly subsidized assisted living residence in Chemainus, BC, operated by Steeples Housing Society. The residence supports adults who can live independently with help for daily activities. The heritage-style building is located near town and waterfront areas, across from Chemainus Health Care Centre. Residents have access to a dining room, activity room, small lounges, laundry space, landscaped grounds, and a patio area connected to the activity room. Publicly subsidized assisted living access is managed through a health authority assessment. Contact Island Health Home and Community Care to ask about eligibility and placement.

Last verified May 18, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

The Steeples offers a smaller assisted living setting in Chemainus, with shared dining and activity spaces and outdoor seating areas on landscaped grounds. The building is designed to feel residential while still supporting independence, privacy, and daily choice. Families should start with Island Health for subsidized placement, then ask the residence about current routines, activities, and how tenants use the shared spaces.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 18, 2026

Operator

Steeples Housing Society

Languages Spoken

English

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate

$1,253.80 to $5,107.00

2026 BC subsidized rate

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents taking nine or more medications57.1%

Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits14.3%

Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis9.5%

Off-site food preparation

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