Long-Term Care Homes

Frequently asked questions

• Is there a cost for long-term care?

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  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.

• If I am placed in an interim care home, how can I transfer to a preferred home?

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  Many people need to move into the first available long-term care home which may not be your preferred location. When this happens, you will remain on the waitlists for your preferred care homes.  When an appropriate vacancy comes up at your preferred care home, you can accept the transfer, or you may decide that you want to stay where you are. 

  You may change your mind anytime if you want to stay at your current home. 

• What is the consent process?

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  Consent is required for admissions to long-term care homes. If an adult is not capable of providing consent, someone acting on their behalf will be asked to consent to a specific care home. Please visit the Ministry of Health website or speak with your health care provider for more information.  

• Who operates each long-term care home?

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  Homes fall into three categories:

  1. Homes that are owned and operated by a Health Authority (Vancouver Coastal Health or Providence Health Care). All rooms are publicly subsidized.
  2. Homes that are operated by providers that have contracts with VCH. These homes have publicly subsidized rooms. 
  3. Homes that are fully private and not connected with VCH. No rooms are publicly subsidized.

  Download the complete list of long-term care homes.