Long-term care in Vancouver, BC
We found 35 homes serving Vancouver. These listings help you compare before you contact the health authority or a facility.
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Long-term care wait times in Vancouver
Vancouver is served by Vancouver Coastal Health. The average wait for publicly funded long-term care is ~473 days (16 months), with popular homes ranging 12–24+ months.
VCH has the longest community waits in BC despite short hospital-to-facility times. Metro Vancouver demand is extremely high.
Source: BC Seniors Advocate. Read our full waitlist guide →
Long-Term Care Homes in Vancouver
Senior care in Vancouver
Vancouver is served by Vancouver Coastal Health, which coordinates publicly funded long-term care and home support for eligible residents through a health authority assessment process. The city offers both publicly funded care homes — with a placement waitlist and eligibility requirements — and a wide range of private assisted living and memory care communities outside the health authority placement process. Families should connect with VCH Home and Community Care to understand current wait context and whether a private-pay option better fits their timeline.