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Senior Care in Northern Health

Northern Health serves the largest geographic area of any BC health authority, covering everything north of Quesnel to the Yukon border. Senior care options are more limited than in the south, with fewer facilities spread across vast distances. Many families in northern BC face unique challenges including travel for specialized care and limited local options. The facilities that do exist serve their communities with dedication.

Wait Times in Northern Health

The average wait for publicly funded long-term care in Northern Health is ~264 days (9 months), with popular homes ranging 6–12 months.

Fewer facilities in northern BC can mean longer placement times. Community wait data not separately reported.

Source: BC Seniors Advocate. Read our full waitlist guide →

All Facilities in Northern Health

Publicly Funded Care

Subsidized through Northern Health — costs are based on income. Waitlists apply.

Long-Term Care

The Pines

Burns Lake, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
36 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Jubilee Lodge

Prince George, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
66 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

The Meadows

Smithers, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Assisted Living

Cottonwood Manor

Houston, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Long-Term Care

Rainbow Lodge

Prince George, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
19 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Parkside Care

Prince George, BC

5.0(1 review)Google Maps
58 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Rotary Manor

Dawson Creek, BC

5.0(2 reviews)Google Maps
117 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

McBride and District Hospital

McBride, BC

5.0(3 reviews)Google Maps
9 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre

Masset, BC

5.0(2 reviews)Google Maps
5 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

Laurier Manor – Northern Health Authority

Prince George, BC

4.8(9 reviews)Google Maps
Health Authority
Long-Term Care

Stuart Nechako Manor

Vanderhoof, BC

4.8(12 reviews)Google Maps
53 bedsHealth Authority
Independent Living

Laurier Manor

Prince George, BC

4.8(9 reviews)Google Maps
Health Authority
Assisted Living

Skeena Place

Hazelton, BC

4.7Google Maps
Non-Profit
Long-Term Care

Mountainview Lodge

Kitimat, BC

4.7(55 reviews)Google Maps
36 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre – Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay

Daajing Giids, BC

4.6(8 reviews)Google Maps
8 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Terraceview Lodge

Terrace, BC

4.5(4 reviews)Google Maps
99 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

Delta King Place

Kitimat, BC

4.5Google Maps
Non-Profit
Assisted Living

Riverside Place

Vanderhoof, BC

4.4(58 reviews)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Long-Term Care

Juniper House

Prince George, BC

4.4(8 reviews)Google Maps
14 bedsNon-Profit
Long-Term Care

Birchview Residences

Prince George, BC

4.3(778 reviews)Google Maps
19 bedsNon-Profit
Assisted Living

Heritage Manor II

Fort St. John, BC

4.3(3 reviews)Google Maps
Health Authority
Long-Term Care

Gateway Lodge Long Term Care

Prince George, BC

4.2(9 reviews)Google Maps
125 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Peace Villa

Fort St. John, BC

4.1(15 reviews)Google Maps
116 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Mackenzie and District Hospital and Health Centre

Mackenzie, BC

4.1(8 reviews)Google Maps
5 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

Tweedsmuir House

Burns Lake, BC

3.9(57 reviews)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Long-Term Care

Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre

Chetwynd, BC

3.9(16 reviews)Google Maps
7 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

Martin Manor

Queen Charlotte, BC

3.8(93 reviews)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Long-Term Care

Dunrovin Park Lodge

Quesnel, BC

3.8(5 reviews)Google Maps
120 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Bulkley Lodge

Smithers, BC

3.7(6 reviews)Google Maps
56 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

Nick Grosse Assisted Living Residence

Masset, BC

3.7(3 reviews)Google Maps
Health Authority
Long-Term Care

Nats’oojeh Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. James, BC

3.5(15 reviews)Google Maps
18 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Wrinch Memorial Hospital

Hazelton, BC

3.4(12 reviews)Google Maps
10 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Houston Health Centre

Houston, BC

3.4(12 reviews)Google Maps
6 bedsHealth Authority
Home Care

Northern Health Authority - Home Care

Burns Lake, BC

3.3(27 reviews)Google Maps
Health Authority
Long-Term Care

Acropolis Manor

Prince Rupert, BC

3.3(6 reviews)Google Maps
61 bedsHealth Authority
Long-Term Care

Fort Nelson Multi Level Unit

Fort Nelson, BC

3.1(14 reviews)Google Maps
7 bedsHealth Authority
Assisted Living

Northview

Dawson Creek, BC

3.0(41 reviews)Google Maps
Non-Profit
Assisted Living

McConnell Estates

Terrace, BC

3.0(1 review)Google Maps
Health Authority
Assisted Living

Gateway Lodge Assisted Living Residences

Prince George, BC

Health Authority
Assisted Living

Summit Residence

Prince Rupert, BC

Health Authority
Assisted Living

Surerus Place

Chetwynd, BC

Non-Profit

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