Cost of Senior Living in North Vancouver in 2026: Price Guide

SeniorHome.ca lists 60 senior living options in North Vancouver, 59 of them useful for comparing cost, and 30 publish starting rates. The median starting rate is $4,173 a month, with most communities opening between $3,077 and $4,684. The lowest listed start is $2,110; the highest top-end rate reaches $9,271. See the full cost of senior living in North Vancouver breakdown below.

Those figures are private-pay rates. Publicly subsidized long-term care and assisted living in British Columbia are priced from your income instead, and arranged through the health authority after an assessment — so two neighbours on the same street can pay very different amounts for similar support. Browse every option on our North Vancouver senior living directory.

At a glance

• 60 communities and services listed in North Vancouver; 59 included in this cost comparison.
• 30 publish rates. Median start: $4,173/month. Typical starting range: $3,077–$4,684.
• Full spread: $2,110 at the low end to $9,271 at the top of published ranges.
• Care types listed: 18 memory care, 15 nursing homes, 9 respite care, 8 palliative care, 5 assisted living, 5 independent living, 5 home care, 5 retirement residences, 1 adult day program.
• Subsidized care in North Vancouver is arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health after a care needs assessment, at income-based rates.
• Listings cluster along Lonsdale Avenue, with others in Edgemont, Deep Cove-area Banff Court and Mountain Highway.

How much does senior living cost in North Vancouver in 2026?

Expect roughly $3,100 to $4,700 a month to move in privately, with a median starting rate of $4,173 across the 30 North Vancouver communities that publish pricing.

Starting rates usually buy a suite, meals, housekeeping and basic monitoring. As care needs grow, the monthly bill climbs toward the top of a community's range. Among listed residences, Sunrise at Lonsdale Square on Eastern Avenue shows $4,126 to $7,049, Amica Edgemont Village on Highland Boulevard shows $4,312 to $7,367, and Creekstone Care Centre on Oxford Street shows $5,009 to $8,557. In other words, the difference between a starting rate and a high-care rate inside the same building is often $2,500–$3,500 a month.

If you want a national benchmark, compare against our overview of the cost of senior living across Canada and our British Columbia senior living guide.

What do prices look like by care type?

Cost rises with the amount of hands-on help, so independent living sits at the bottom of the range and memory care and nursing-home-level care sit at the top.

• Independent living (5 listings): the lower half of the city range. Rent, meals and recreation, little or no personal care.
• Assisted living (5 listings): typically mid-range. Amica Edgemont Village, one of the assisted living listings, starts at $4,312.
• Memory care (18 listings): the largest category here and usually the most expensive. Quant Care Inc. on Chadwick Court lists $5,148 to $8,795.
• Nursing homes (15 listings): private rates run high, but subsidized long-term care is income-tested instead.
• Respite care (9 listings) and palliative care (8 listings): usually billed daily or weekly rather than monthly.
• Home care (5 listings): billed hourly, so the monthly total depends entirely on hours booked.

Not sure which level fits? A free care assessment is a faster way to narrow the field than touring blind.

Why do prices differ so much between communities?

Four things explain most of the $2,110-to-$9,271 spread: care level, suite size, what's bundled, and whether the bed is subsidized.

Care level. Most communities price a base rate plus care packages or points. A resident needing two-person transfers, incontinence care and medication administration can pay thousands more than a neighbour who needs only reminders.

Suite type. A studio or shared room sits at the bottom of a range; a one-bedroom with a view or a private bathroom in a care home sits at the top.

What's included. Ask whether the quote covers all three meals, laundry, cable and internet, incontinence supplies, medication management and escorts to appointments. Those extras are where budgets break.

Building size and model. Smaller houses offer a different feel than large residences — Creekstone Care Centre is listed at 30 beds, while Amica Edgemont Village is listed at 98 suites and the Banff Court listing at 90.

What public subsidies and benefits help in British Columbia?

In BC, subsidized long-term care and assisted living are arranged through your regional health authority — Vancouver Coastal Health for North Vancouver — after a care needs assessment, and the rate you pay is based on your income.

Assisted living residences are registered with the provincial Assisted Living Registrar, which is worth confirming for any residence you consider. Families can call 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) for guidance on assessments and what's available.

Federal income helps too. As of 2026 (Service Canada), the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35/month (maximum $1,507.65), Old Age Security pays $751.97/month at 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ (July–September 2026), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,123.17/month for a single low-income senior. OAS clawback begins at $95,323 net income. The medical expense tax credit and disability tax credit can offset part of attendant-care costs in a retirement residence — bring the invoice breakdown to whoever prepares the tax return.

How should you budget for it?

Start with guaranteed monthly income, subtract the community's starting rate, then stress-test the gap against that community's top-end rate.

1. Add up income: CPP, OAS, GIS if eligible, pensions, RRIF withdrawals, investment income.
2. Price the realistic rate, not the starting rate. If a residence lists $4,126–$7,049, budget somewhere in the middle for year two or three.
3. Count one-time costs: moving, downsizing, new furniture, and any community fee — ask whether there is one.
4. Check the escalation clause. How often do rates rise, and by how much historically?
5. Compare with staying home. Hourly home care can be cheaper at a few hours a week and more expensive around the clock.
6. Plan the subsidized route in parallel if private rates aren't sustainable long term — the assessment takes time.

Compare costs at North Vancouver communities

These listings publish a monthly range on SeniorHome.ca. Rows marked as home care services are billed for support delivered in your own home rather than for a suite.

Community	Care offered	Monthly from	Google rating
Sunrise at Lonsdale Square	Memory care, nursing home	$4,126	4.2 (20 reviews)
Amica Edgemont Village	Assisted living, memory care, nursing home, respite	$4,312	4.5 (38 reviews)
Creekstone Care Centre	Memory care, nursing home (30 beds)	$5,009	4.4 (27 reviews)
Quant Care Inc.	Memory care	$5,148	4.9 (62 reviews)
Proof of Care	Home care, assisted living, nursing, respite, palliative	$3,788	4.9 (28 reviews)
Hero Home Care	Home care, memory care, nursing, palliative	$4,219	4.7 (59 reviews)
Comfort Keepers Home Care	Home care, memory care, nursing, respite, palliative	$4,498	4.8 (45 reviews)
Living Well Home Care Services	Home care, memory care, respite, palliative	$4,684	4.9 (27 reviews)

Want a shorter list? Use search by care type and budget, or read our comparable guides to the cost of senior living in Toronto and assisted living in Edmonton.

What should you ask about price on a tour?

Ask for a written quote tied to a specific suite and a specific care level — not a brochure range.

• What exactly does the base rate include, and what is billed separately?
• What triggers a move to a higher care package, and what does each level cost?
• How often have rates increased, and what notice do you give?
• Is the residence registered with the BC Assisted Living Registrar, or licensed as long-term care?
• Are any beds subsidized, and do you accept health-authority placements?
• What happens financially if needs exceed what you can provide?
• Is there a deposit, community fee or minimum stay?

Bring last month's bank statement and a list of current medications and supports. A frank 20-minute conversation about money saves a second move later. If memory loss is part of the picture, our page on what memory care includes and the current North Vancouver cost page are good prep.

How we compiled this

Figures come from the SeniorHome.ca directory as of 1 October 2026: 60 North Vancouver listings, 30 with publicly available monthly rates, plus Google ratings and review counts recorded at that date. Rates are in Canadian dollars and reflect published or collected starting prices; your actual quote depends on suite, care level and availability. Prices and ratings change — confirm directly with each community before making a decision.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average cost of senior living in North Vancouver in 2026?

Across the 30 North Vancouver communities on SeniorHome.ca that publish rates, the median starting price is $4,173 a month, and most start between $3,077 and $4,684. The lowest listed starting rate is $2,110 and the highest top-of-range rate is $9,271. These are private-pay figures; subsidized care is priced by income instead.

How much does memory care cost in North Vancouver?

Memory care is usually at the upper end of local pricing. Of the 18 memory care listings in North Vancouver, Quant Care Inc. publishes $5,148 to $8,795 a month and Creekstone Care Centre publishes $5,009 to $8,557, while Sunrise at Lonsdale Square starts at $4,126. Your quote depends on suite type and how much hands-on care is needed.

Is senior living subsidized in British Columbia?

Yes. Publicly subsidized long-term care and assisted living are arranged through the regional health authority — Vancouver Coastal Health for North Vancouver — after a care needs assessment, and the rate you pay is based on your income. Assisted living residences are registered with the provincial Assisted Living Registrar. Call 8-1-1 (HealthLink BC) to start.

How much income will CPP and OAS cover?

In 2026, Service Canada lists the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 as $925.35 a month (maximum $1,507.65), with Old Age Security at $751.97 a month for ages 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ (July–September 2026). A single low-income senior may also receive up to $1,123.17 a month in Guaranteed Income Supplement. Combined, that often covers part but not all of a $4,173 median starting rate.

Why do two North Vancouver communities quote such different prices?

The main drivers are care level, suite size, what's bundled into the base rate, and whether a bed is subsidized. Inside a single residence the gap between a starting rate and a high-care rate is often $2,500 to $3,500 a month — for example, Amica Edgemont Village lists $4,312 to $7,367. Always ask for a written quote tied to a specific suite and care level.