Assisted Living in West Vancouver: Costs and 5 Communities for 2026

SeniorHome.ca lists 5 assisted living communities in West Vancouver, out of 28 senior living options in the city. All five publish rates: starting prices typically fall between $3,663 and $5,440 a month, with a median starting rate of $3,772 and top-end suites reaching $9,293. In British Columbia, subsidized assisted living is arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health after a care needs assessment.

That means West Vancouver families are usually choosing between a small number of private residences and a publicly subsidized placement — two very different paths on price and timing. The five residences on our West Vancouver assisted living page sit along Marine Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Keith Road, Clyde Avenue and 21st Street, so most are within reach of Ambleside shops and the seawall. You can also browse all senior living in West Vancouver if you're still deciding on a care level.

At a glance: assisted living in West Vancouver

• 5 assisted living communities among 28 senior living communities listed in West Vancouver.
• Published starting rates: $3,627 to $5,440 per month; median $3,772; highest published top rate $9,293.
• All 5 communities publish rates, so you can compare before you call.
• Related care in the city: memory care in West Vancouver (8), independent living (7), respite care (7) and nursing homes (3).
• Residence sizes in the data range from 30 suites at Venvi Hollyburn House to 90 at Milliken Development Corporation.
• Subsidized assisted living in B.C. is income-based and arranged by the regional health authority; HealthLink BC can be reached at 8-1-1.

Who is assisted living in West Vancouver for?

Assisted living suits an older adult who still manages much of their day but needs daily help with personal care, medication and meals.

A typical resident can walk or use a walker, enjoys company, and wants someone nearby at night — but no longer wants to cook three meals, manage a pill organizer or bathe without a hand. If your parent is safe alone most of the day and only needs help with housekeeping and transport, independent living or a few hours of home care in West Vancouver may be enough and cost less. If they need two-person transfers, have complex medical needs, or wander, a licensed care home is usually the better fit.

Not sure where the line falls? Our overview of what assisted living includes and a free care assessment can help you match needs to a care level before you book tours.

What care is included in the monthly fee?

In B.C., a registered assisted living residence provides housing, hospitality services and personal assistance — not 24-hour nursing.

Packages differ by community, so treat the following as the questions to ask rather than a guarantee. Most assisted living fees cover a suite, meals, housekeeping, laundry, recreation and scheduled personal care such as help with bathing, dressing and medication reminders. What varies most is how care is billed: some residences bundle a set number of care hours into the base rate, others add care in tiers as needs grow.

Ask each residence in writing:

• How many meals and snacks are included, and is dining room seating assigned?
• Is personal care included in the base rate, charged by level, or billed hourly?
• Who is on site overnight, and are there licensed nurses or care aides?
• What triggers a move to a higher care level or a different residence?
• Is the residence registered with the B.C. Assisted Living Registrar?

Two West Vancouver residences in our data also list respite care, which lets you try a short stay before committing.

How much does assisted living cost in West Vancouver?

Published starting rates run from $3,627 to $5,440 a month, with a median of $3,772 and larger or higher-care suites listed as high as $9,293.

At the lower end, Kiwanis Manor Assisted Living on 21st Street starts at $3,627, Venvi Hollyburn House on Marine Drive at $3,663, and Amica West Vancouver on Clyde Avenue at $3,772. Amica Lions Gate on Keith Road and Milliken Development Corporation on Bellevue Avenue both start at $5,440 and range to $9,293.

Those are private-pay figures. The quote you receive depends on suite size, whether it's a studio or one-bedroom, and the care level assessed on move-in. Subsidized assisted living arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health is priced differently — rates are income-based and set provincially after a care needs assessment, not by the residence.

For context on income: Service Canada reports the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35 a month (maximum $1,507.65), with Old Age Security at $751.97 at ages 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ for July–September 2026, and the Guaranteed Income Supplement paying up to $1,123.17 a month for a single low-income senior. Most private assisted living in West Vancouver therefore draws on savings, a pension, or proceeds from a home sale. The medical expense tax credit and disability tax credit can offset part of attendant-care costs — worth reviewing with an accountant. See our West Vancouver cost of senior living page for how care levels compare locally.

How does assisted living differ from long-term care?

Assisted living offers scheduled help in a private suite; long-term care (a nursing home) provides 24-hour professional nursing for people who can no longer direct their own care.

The practical differences matter when you're choosing. In assisted living, residents keep their own apartment, lock their door, and receive help at set times. In long-term care, care is continuous, rooms are often shared, and admission in B.C. goes through the health authority rather than by application to the home. West Vancouver has 3 communities listing nursing home care, compared with 5 offering assisted living and 8 offering memory care.

If dementia is the main concern, read memory care vs assisted living before you tour — a secure memory care neighbourhood is designed for wandering and sundowning in ways standard assisted living is not.

Which West Vancouver communities offer assisted living?

All five assisted living communities in the SeniorHome.ca directory are listed below with published starting rates and Google ratings.

Community	Care offered	Monthly from	Google rating
Kiwanis Manor Assisted Living	Assisted living, independent living	$3,627	5.0 (3 reviews)
Venvi Hollyburn House	Assisted living, independent living, respite care	$3,663	4.9 (7 reviews)
Amica West Vancouver	Assisted living, nursing home care, respite care	$3,772	5.0 (4 reviews)
Amica Lions Gate	Assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, respite care	$5,440	4.3 (15 reviews)
Milliken Development Corporation	Assisted living, memory care, independent living	$5,440	4.6 (21 reviews)

Review counts here are small, so read ratings as one signal among several. Milliken Development Corporation is the most-reviewed of the five on Google with 21 reviews. Sizes vary too: 30 suites at Venvi Hollyburn House, 76 at Kiwanis Manor, 87 at Amica West Vancouver and 90 at Milliken; capacity isn't published for Amica Lions Gate.

What should you ask on a tour?

Ask about cost escalation, overnight staffing and what happens when care needs increase — those three answers decide whether a move lasts.

1. Total monthly cost. Get the base rate, the care-level add-ons, and anything billed separately such as incontinence supplies, escorts to appointments or hairdressing.
2. Annual increases. How much have fees risen in each of the last three years, and how much notice is given?
3. Staffing. Who is on site at 2 a.m.? How quickly are call bells answered, and is a nurse available?
4. Care limits. What needs would require a move, and does the residence help arrange a transfer or a health authority assessment?
5. Dining and dementia. Can the kitchen handle a diabetic or pureed diet, and is there a secure area if memory loss progresses?
6. Trial stay. Is a respite or short-stay suite available first?

Visit twice if you can — once at a mealtime and once mid-afternoon — and talk to residents in the lounge, not just the person giving the tour. If a move feels premature, our guide to the shift from independent living to assisted care covers the signs families usually notice first.

How we compiled this

Figures come from the SeniorHome.ca directory as of 1 October 2026: 28 senior living communities listed in West Vancouver, 5 of them offering assisted living, with starting rates published by or collected for each community and Google ratings and review counts captured at that date. Provincial and federal program details are from Vancouver Coastal Health guidance and Service Canada benefit amounts. Rates, suite availability and care packages change often, and your quote will depend on suite type and assessed care level — confirm current pricing directly with each residence before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

How much does assisted living cost in West Vancouver?

Across the 5 assisted living communities listed in West Vancouver, published starting rates run from $3,627 to $5,440 a month, with a median starting rate of $3,772. Larger suites and higher care levels are listed up to $9,293 a month. These are private-pay figures; subsidized assisted living arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health is priced on an income-based scale instead.

How many assisted living communities are there in West Vancouver?

SeniorHome.ca lists 5 assisted living communities in West Vancouver out of 28 senior living communities in the city: Kiwanis Manor Assisted Living, Venvi Hollyburn House, Amica West Vancouver, Amica Lions Gate and Milliken Development Corporation. All five publish starting rates, and sizes range from 30 to 90 suites.

What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in B.C.?

Assisted living provides a private suite with meals, housekeeping and scheduled personal care such as bathing and medication help. A nursing home, or long-term care, provides 24-hour professional nursing for people who can no longer direct their own care, and admission is arranged through the regional health authority. West Vancouver has 3 communities listing nursing home care compared with 5 offering assisted living.

Is assisted living subsidized in British Columbia?

Yes, publicly subsidized assisted living exists in B.C., but it is arranged through the regional health authority — Vancouver Coastal Health for West Vancouver — after a care needs assessment, and rates are income-based. Assisted living residences are registered with the provincial Assisted Living Registrar. Families can call 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) for guidance on applying.

Can my parent stay in assisted living if they develop dementia?

It depends on the residence and how the dementia progresses. Of the 5 assisted living communities in West Vancouver, Amica Lions Gate and Milliken Development Corporation also list memory care, and 8 communities across the city offer memory care overall. Ask each residence what behaviours or care needs would require a move, and whether there is a secure area on site.