Wexford Creek Seniors Community
80 10th Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R0A8
Island Health
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Wexford Creek Seniors Community is a 110-bed long-term care home in Nanaimo, operated by Park Place Seniors Living under contract with Island Health. Opened in 2008, the home shares a campus with independent living suites and is within walking distance of retail, pharmacy, and restaurants. Programming includes pet therapy, exercise classes, and day trips. A courtyard garden, chapel, and on-site hairdresser support residents’ daily wellbeing. Staff speak English, French, Filipino, Croatian, and Spanish. Placement is managed through a Home and Community Care assessment — call 8-1-1 to start. Contact Wexford Creek Seniors Community to ask about the residence itself.
Last verified May 11, 2026 · operator website
What families should know
Placement through Island Health — publicly funded placement
Wexford Creek Seniors Community is a publicly funded long-term care home operated by Park Place Seniors Living and managed by Vancouver Island Health. To access a publicly funded bed, families must contact Island Health Authority at 1-877-734-4101 to begin the placement process; admission is coordinated by Island Health staff. The facility is known for its mixed-campus model combining complex care, independent living, and cottage-style accommodation, with all 110 publicly funded beds in single-occupancy rooms featuring private en-suites. Located in south Nanaimo, Wexford Creek sits within walking distance of a shopping area with grocery, pharmacy, medical clinic, dental clinic, and transit access, making it accessible for family visits and community engagement. The home serves seniors with complex health care needs and offers multilingual staff support (English, French, Filipino, Croatian, Spanish), on-site amenities including chapel, library, and activity programs, and proximity to medical services. Worth checking if current admission availability aligns with your timeline, as BCSA QuickFacts reports admission waits average 335 days; families should also confirm visiting policies, personal spending account access, and any recent inspection findings directly with Island Health or the Site Manager at (250) 753-4044.
Based on BC Seniors Advocate QuickFacts, Health Authority records, and publicly available facility information · Last reviewed May 14, 2026
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Quality & Safety
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Reviews
Wexford Creek receives predominantly positive feedback for staff warmth, attentiveness, and facility cleanliness. Reviewers consistently praise communication with families and the supportive atmosphere across independent and complex care levels. One negative review raises concerns about how staff handled a deceased resident's belongings and room packing without waiting for family involvement.
Based on Google reviews
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What families appreciate
- +Staff are consistently caring, welcoming, and attentive to residents' needs
- +Clean facilities with lovely outdoor spaces including gardens and courtyard
- +Strong communication with families about events and changes in resident condition
- +Smooth transitions and emotional support during moves between care levels
- +Access to physio and occupational therapy services
Concerns mentioned in reviews
- -Unclear handling of deceased resident's personal belongings and family communication
- -Staff did not wait for family to pack up room as offered by family member
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