Retirement Homes in North Vancouver: 2026 Costs & Comparison

SeniorHome.ca lists 5 retirement residences in North Vancouver, part of 60 senior living communities across the city. One of the five publishes its rates: $2,864 to $5,728 a month, which puts the median starting price at $2,864. The other four quote privately by suite and care level, so plan on a phone call — and on asking exactly what the monthly fee covers.

Retirement homes (also called retirement residences) are private-pay rental housing with meals, housekeeping and activities built in. They sit between living at home and the publicly funded system, and in British Columbia they are not the same thing as subsidized assisted living or long-term care. If you are not sure which level fits, start with a free care assessment before you tour, then narrow your shortlist on the North Vancouver retirement residence listings.

At a glance

• 5 retirement residences listed in North Vancouver, out of 60 senior living communities citywide.
• Published monthly rates: $2,864 to $5,728; only 1 of the 5 publishes pricing, so the typical starting range in our data is a single data point at $2,864.
• Other care in the city: 18 memory care, 15 nursing homes, 9 respite care, 8 palliative care, 5 assisted living, 5 independent living, 5 home care and 1 adult day program.
• Ratings: two of the five carry Google ratings — 4.8 (15 reviews) and 4.6 (11 reviews).
• Local note: addresses range from Mt Seymour Parkway on the city's eastern edge to 2nd Street West and St Georges Avenue near the waterfront, so commute time for family visits varies a lot.
• Public funding: subsidized assisted living and long-term care are arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health after a care needs assessment; retirement residences are private pay.

How many retirement homes are in North Vancouver?

Five communities in North Vancouver are listed under retirement residences, and the city has 60 senior living communities in total across all care types.

That gap matters. Many buildings North Shore families think of as "retirement homes" are actually licensed care homes or subsidized assisted living, which you access through the health authority rather than by signing a lease. If your parent needs daily nursing, look at nursing homes in North Vancouver (15 listed) or memory care in North Vancouver (18 listed). If the need is mainly companionship, meals and a lighter workload, a retirement residence or one of the 5 independent living communities in North Vancouver is usually the better starting point. You can browse everything in one place on the North Vancouver senior living directory.

How much does a retirement home in North Vancouver cost in 2026?

The one North Vancouver retirement residence with published rates charges $2,864 to $5,728 a month, and the median starting rate in our data is $2,864.

Those numbers come from Cedar Springs PARC on Mt Seymour Parkway. The spread between $2,864 and $5,728 is typical of how retirement residences price: the low end is a smaller suite with a basic service package, the top end is a larger two-bedroom, often with a better view and more services bundled in. Four of the five local listings publish no rates at all, which is common in British Columbia — operators prefer to quote after they know the suite type and how much personal care you need.

When you budget, price the whole package rather than the headline rent. Ask for the cost of a second occupant, parking, extra meals, laundry, medication assistance and any care add-ons charged by the hour or by level. For broader benchmarks, see our North Vancouver cost of senior living page and the national cost of senior living in Canada guide.

What income can you count on?

Federal benefits cover part of a retirement home fee, rarely all of it. In 2026, Service Canada reports the average new CPP retirement pension at age 65 is $925.35 a month (maximum $1,507.65), Old Age Security is $751.97 at 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ (July–September 2026), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,123.17 a month for a single low-income senior. OAS clawback begins at $95,323 of net income. The medical expense tax credit and the disability tax credit can offset some attendant-care costs billed by a retirement home, so keep itemized invoices for your accountant.

What's included in the monthly fee?

A retirement residence fee normally bundles rent, meals, housekeeping, building maintenance, 24-hour staff presence and a social program — personal care is usually extra.

Because only one North Vancouver listing publishes rates, treat every inclusion as something to confirm in writing. Cedar Springs PARC describes spacious suites, outdoor space and resort-style amenities; Kiwanis Tower on 2nd Street West describes social activities, wellness programming and personalized care options. Beyond those descriptions, ask directly rather than assuming. A practical checklist:

• How many meals a day, and are snacks, special diets and tray service to the suite included?
• How often is housekeeping, and is personal laundry separate?
• Is there a care fee schedule by level, or is support billed hourly?
• What happens at night — is a nurse on site, on call, or neither?
• What triggers a move-out, and how much notice applies on both sides?

If the answers point to more hands-on help than the residence provides, compare the 5 assisted living residences in North Vancouver or bring in home care in North Vancouver to top up service in a retirement suite.

Retirement residence, assisted living or long-term care in BC?

In British Columbia, a retirement residence is private rental housing you choose and pay for yourself, while subsidized assisted living and long-term care are allocated by the regional health authority after an assessment.

For North Vancouver, that authority is Vancouver Coastal Health. Subsidized rates are income-based, and assisted living residences are registered with the provincial Assisted Living Registrar — worth checking if a community markets "assisted living" services. HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 can explain how to start an assessment and what the waiting process looks like. A short stay can also be a useful test: 9 North Vancouver communities offer respite care, which lets a parent try communal living for a few weeks before anyone commits. Our overview of what a retirement residence is covers the definitions in more detail.

Compare retirement homes in North Vancouver

All five North Vancouver listings are below, with published rates and Google ratings where they exist.

Community	Care offered	Monthly from	Google rating
Cedar Springs PARC — Mt Seymour Pkwy	Independent living, retirement residence	$2,864 (to $5,728)	4.8 (15 reviews)
Kiwanis Tower — 2nd St W	Retirement residence	—	4.6 (11 reviews)
North Vancouver Kiwanis Care Home — Cedar Village Close	Retirement residence	—	—
Pacific Arbour Group Retire — St Georges Ave	Retirement residence	—	—
Unicare Management Inc — Harbourside Dr	Retirement residence	—	—

Two notes on reading this table. First, review counts are small — 15 and 11 — so a single strong or weak review moves the average; use ratings as a prompt for questions, not a verdict. Second, the St Georges Avenue and Harbourside Drive addresses may be administrative offices rather than the residence itself, so confirm the visiting address before you drive over.

What should you ask on a tour?

Ask about staffing at night, the full fee schedule, and what happens when care needs increase — those three answers decide whether a move lasts.

1. Availability and deposit: which suites are open now, what holds one, and is the deposit refundable?
2. Total monthly cost: rent plus every add-on, in writing, including the next scheduled increase.
3. Care ceiling: at what point would my parent have to move, and does the operator help arrange the next step?
4. Health authority link: does the residence work with Vancouver Coastal Health if subsidized care is needed later?
5. Daily life: can we join a meal, see this week's activity calendar, and speak with two current residents?
6. Getting there: parking for visitors, transit access, and scheduled transportation to appointments.

Tour at least two communities on different days, ideally once around lunch. If a parent's memory is the main concern, read our primer on what memory care involves before comparing, since a standard retirement suite rarely has the secure design or specialized staffing that dementia care requires.

How we compiled this

Figures come from the SeniorHome.ca directory as of 1 October 2026: 60 senior living communities in North Vancouver, 5 of them listed as retirement residences, with published or collected monthly rates (1 community), and Google ratings and review counts captured at that date. Rates are in Canadian dollars and depend on suite type and care level; they change, and availability changes faster. Confirm current pricing, inclusions and the exact address directly with each community before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

How many retirement homes are there in North Vancouver?

SeniorHome.ca lists 5 retirement residences in North Vancouver as of October 2026. They are part of a larger set of 60 senior living communities in the city, which also includes 18 memory care, 15 nursing home, 5 assisted living and 5 independent living listings. If a retirement suite isn't the right fit, those other categories are worth comparing.

How much does a retirement home cost per month in North Vancouver?

Only one of the five North Vancouver retirement residences publishes rates: $2,864 to $5,728 a month, which makes the median starting rate in our data $2,864. The other four quote privately after they know the suite type and how much personal care is needed. Always ask for a written total that includes meals, housekeeping, parking and any care add-ons.

Which North Vancouver retirement residences have Google ratings?

Two of the five do. Cedar Springs PARC on Mt Seymour Parkway is rated 4.8 on Google from 15 reviews, and Kiwanis Tower on 2nd Street West is rated 4.6 from 11 reviews. Both review counts are small, so treat the ratings as a starting point for questions rather than a ranking.

Is a retirement home the same as assisted living in British Columbia?

No. A retirement residence is private-pay rental housing with meals, housekeeping and activities, and you arrange it directly with the operator. Publicly subsidized assisted living and long-term care are arranged through the regional health authority — Vancouver Coastal Health for North Vancouver — after a care needs assessment, with income-based rates. Assisted living residences are registered with the provincial Assisted Living Registrar, and HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 can explain the process.

Will CPP and OAS cover a retirement home in North Vancouver?

Usually only part of it. In 2026 the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35 a month and OAS is $751.97 at ages 65–74 or $827.17 at 75+, while the lowest published local starting rate is $2,864 a month. The Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,123.17 a month for a single low-income senior, and the medical expense and disability tax credits may offset some attendant-care costs.