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Long-Term CareNon-Profit

Victoria Chinatown Care Centre

555 Herald Street

Victoria, BC V8W1S5

Island Health

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This facility accepts . Contact your local Health Authority to begin the assessment process.

4.4(24 reviews)Google Maps

Victoria Chinatown Care Centre is a 31-bed publicly funded long-term care home in Victoria, BC, operated by the Victoria Chinatown Care Society. The home provides 24-hour nursing care for residents with complex medical and personal care needs. The accredited non-profit home is located in the heart of Victoria's Chinatown, with access to cultural events, unique foods, and community activities. The residence features a private garden courtyard maintained by volunteer gardeners and operates an Adult Day Program for members of the broader community. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Victoria Chinatown Care Centre to ask about the residence itself.

Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website

What families should know

Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement

Victoria Chinatown Care Centre adds Cantonese, Mandarin and English care, Chinese meals and music therapy beyond the current enriched overview.

Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 12, 2026

Total Beds
31
Subsidized Beds
31
Operator
Victoria Chinatown Care Society

Also on this campus

Dementia Care

Care Specializations

Dementia & Memory Care· BCSA confirmed

Dementia care programs vary by facility. Contact directly to confirm specialized memory care availability.

Based on what we know about this facility. We recommend calling to confirm their specialized programs.

Languages Spoken

EnglishCantoneseMandarinTagalog

Quality & Safety

Monthly Rate
$1,507.70 to $4,142.60
2026 BC subsidized rate
Funded Care Hours
3.4 hrs
per resident per day
Food Cost
$9.57
per resident per day
Complaints (Year)
5
Inspections (Year)
2

Quality Indicators (CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information)

Percent of residents receiving physical therapy1.2%
Percent of residents receiving recreation therapy39.3%
Percent of residents receiving occupational therapy21.4%
Percent of residents with a worsened pressure ulcer4.1%
Percent of residents with daily physical restraints0.0%
Percent of residents with falls in the last 30 days7.5%
Percent of residents taking nine or more medications64.3%
Percent of residents with four or more emergency room visits2.6%
Percent of residents taking antipsychotic drugs without a diagnosis of psychosis4.3%
Food prepared on-siteSingle: 29Double: 1

Reviews

4.4
24 Google reviews

Reviews focus primarily on the location's atmosphere and nearby amenities rather than the care facility itself. Commenters praise the atmospheric surroundings, lively streets, shops, and restaurants in the area. No substantive feedback about care quality, staff, facilities, or services is provided in the available reviews.

Based on Google reviews

Sentiment by Topic

overall atmosphere
4.5

What families appreciate

  • +Atmospheric place
  • +Lively streets
  • +Many small shops
  • +Lots of restaurants and home decor shops

Frequently Mentioned

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Location

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