Individual tenants pay a monthly fee based on 70% of your after-tax income, with a set minimum and maximum amount. The cost covers monthly rental accommodation, hospitality services (e.g. meals, housekeeping) and personal care. Couples living together pay up to 70% of their combined after tax income. There are pre-established rates for clients on income assistance and disability benefits. 

You may be required to pay other fees for services not covered in the monthly rate based on your personal choices, including telephone, cable, hydro, household and toiletry supplies, medications, personal care supplies and insurance costs. Some facilities also require a damage deposit upon move-in. 

You will be told about all fees before you move in. You make these payments to the assisted living operator each month, along with a small BC Hydro surcharge.

Visit the assisted living page for more information.

Centres usually charge a daily fee to assist with the cost of craft supplies, transportation and meals. Search our directory for adult day programs.

You will be charged a daily rate for convalescent care. If you are unable to afford this fee, your financial situation can be assessed to see if you qualify for a temporary rate reduction. 

Visit the Convalescent care page for more information. 

You will be charged a daily rate for hospice care. If you are unable to afford this fee, your financial situation can be assessed to see if you qualify for a temporary rate reduction. There is no charge for most hospice palliative care services in your home such as nursing care and supplies, personal care, and equipment. 

The BC Palliative Care Benefits Program will cover the assessment for palliative care supplies, cost of medications essential for your comfort, as well as access to equipment. A doctor must refer you to the program.

Visit the Hospice palliative care section for more information.

Publicly-subsidized long-term care costs a monthly fee based on 80% of your after-tax income, with set minimum and maximum rates. As long-term care is considered your home, you may be required to pay additional fees for services or items you would pay for living on your own. For example, there may be additional fees for things like equipment or aids, optional activities, and hairdressing services. You will be told about all fees before you move in.

Visit the long-term care section for more information.