Short-Term & Respite Care in BC
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Short-term and respite care provides temporary placement for seniors who need support after a hospital stay, during a caregiver's absence, or while transitioning to long-term care. In BC, these services are coordinated through regional health authorities and Home & Community Care teams.
Convalescent care (also called short-stay or transitional care) is designed for people recovering from surgery, a fall, or an acute illness who aren't ready to return home but don't need acute hospital care. Respite care gives family caregivers a planned break while ensuring their loved one receives professional care.
Access to these programs typically requires a referral from a health authority case manager. Wait times vary by region and availability.
Province-Wide Programs
BC Home & Community Care — Short Stay Program
BC Ministry of Health
Temporary residential care (up to 30 days) for seniors recovering from illness or injury, or to provide caregiver respite. Available in publicly funded care homes across BC.
Fraser Health
Fraser Health — Home Health Referral
Fraser Health Authority
Coordinates respite and short-stay placements in the Fraser region (Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford, and surrounding communities).
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health — Respite Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
Offers planned respite stays and emergency respite for caregivers in the Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore, and Sea-to-Sky regions.
Vancouver Island Health
Island Health — Home & Community Care
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Coordinates respite and transitional care across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Interior Health
Interior Health — Respite & Short Stay
Interior Health Authority
Provides short-term care beds throughout the Interior region including Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, and Penticton.
Northern Health
Northern Health — Home & Community Care
Northern Health Authority
Coordinates respite and transitional care for seniors in Prince George, Terrace, and northern BC communities.
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