St. Francis Manor is a small, friendly, caring home by the sea. The food is delicious and is…read morehome-cooked, unlike almost every other place out there. If your family member requires personal or medication care, an Island Health case manager can request service and a care aide to come into St. Francis Manor to provide the help. St. Francis is much cheaper than a private, long-term care facility and about the same price as an assisted living facility. The bonus is that because it is small, the staff know their residents much better and are all very kind. When my mother in law was living here, Carol Ann and Gerard (owners) went out of their way to assist her in emergency situations, quite a number of times. I work in the health care field so I know that other facilities simply would not have provided the individualized care that she received.

From the owner: Saint Francis Manor by the Sea has spectacular waterfront views on Dallas road! It is a fully…read morerenovated retirement home that offers quality service in a friendly atmosphere. This family owned and operated home has been serving seniors for over 15 years. There are three nutritious meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services are provided. Full time accommodations or respite visits are available.

The thoughtful kindness of the staff and welcoming environment has made our family very happy with…read moreour mother's decision to move here. She lives independently with the support of knowing there's always someone available should she need help. There is caring in every aspect of life here. No matter what kind of person a resident is, there is an activity for them to enjoy in the day. The environment is bright and cheerful. The music and happy hours give a sense of fun and socialization and people genuinely enjoy mingling and spending time together. I wish I could give six stars.

A really nice place to live if you're a senior who is competent and able to live independently, but…read moredon't want the hassle of cooking and cleaning or taking care of a house and yard. This place is like renting an apartment, but it comes with meals and light housekeeping and laundry service. There are also activities such as exercise room, movie theater room, outdoor barbecue area, piano lounge, and other things to network with other seniors. 24 hour staff will ensure a resident's safety. You can have meals delivered to your room or you going to have somebody remind you to come for meals. Regular outings to the dollar store or the drugstore for residents by way of the private bus. It's all about keeping the residents happy and making it easy for them. The location is really nice, being only a block or two away from world-famous Granville Island. Lots of quiet streets for going walking or shopping. You'll need to contact this business and set up an appointment for your mom or dad to have an assessment. They want to make sure it's a good match. If there's some dementia it's probably not a good match. They cannot keep any of the guests locked in, they are free to come and go, so the resident must know enough to get back here safely. Otherwise it is very safe and secure with somebody at the front desk at all ours who will buzz people in and out. Coffee and snacks available most of the time in the lobby. Nice and clean facility with friendly staff. Don't wait too long to get your family member on board at Terraces on Seventh.

This is an absolutely awesome log mansion similar to a ski lodge. Just beautiful! It's known as…read more'luxury retirement living'. Prices are high, but the ambience might make up for it. I am mentioning it since it never hurts to stop in and say "hi" to the residents. Volunteer to help others.

Robert "Bob" Chen -- Resident, 3 years The food is genuinely…read moregood. I'm a fussy eater and I lost weight at my last place. Here I've had to take my belt in a notch the other way. Chef knows what she's doing and the kitchen will actually accommodate when I ask for something off-menu. That matters at my age.

Patricia Donnelly I'll tell you the truth I came here…read morekicking and screaming. My son made me tour and I had every intention of saying no to all of them. Then I walked into this one and a woman at the front desk asked me what kind of tea I liked before she asked my name. I said Earl Grey. She had a cup in front of me before the tour started. Three weeks later I'd signed the lease. I'm an independent person and I want to be clear nobody here treats me like I'm not. That's the difference.

The Wexford is a terrific seniors homes, it's full of life and lots of fun. The food is terrific,…read moreso are the staff. I would definitely like to live here one day!

From the owner: Intimate and elegant seniors retirement living with west-coast style. The Wexford in Delta is the…read morenewest independent living seniors residence in the Bria Communities family. With capacity for up to 80 people, The Wexford residents are a close-knit group who truly bring Bria's "Get to know your neighbours" slogan to life. The Wexford is four stories high and houses 65 well-appointed, soundproofed suites with private balconies to enjoy the outdoors.

The first thing you notice about Nanaimo Memory and Complex Care is the warm, friendly atmosphere…read morein pleasant, airy surroundings. Every member of the staff knows the names of all the residents, and greets them by name each time they encounter them. The staff constantly make every effort to care for, and support the residents - often under difficult circumstances, and they do an an outstanding job. My husband has been in the facility for ten months, and knowing that he is getting the best of care goes some way towards giving me peace of mind.

As people age, and particularly as a married couple, the prospects of where they can reside when…read morethey have different physical and cognitive needs looms in front of them in terms of the prospect of their ability to live together as a couple, in the same apartment or room, and share the same bed. In British Columbia, few facilities afford that option, generally, the couples end up separated and although they might be in the same place, they are not able to sleep together or even be in the same building. Particularly in the Greater Nanaimo area, as we searched for a "together home" for our friends, there was only one. That care facility was the Nanaimo Memory Clinic. They have simply been amazing in their willingness to be flexible and provide our friends with the ability to keep their dignity and happiness as a couple in their final home.... together. The quality of care from the staff and management is awesome. The surroundings and the food and all services remind one of a resort. I would like to recommend that anyone who has friends or relatives that would require a very personalized situation for care contact the Nanaimo Memory Clinic. You will not be disappointed! Jack Arnold/ Tammie Green