Palliative Care in British Columbia
Compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, pain management, and quality of life for seniors with serious illnesses.
156 communities found
Who Is It For?
Seniors with serious or terminal illnesses who need specialized comfort care focused on pain management and quality of life.
What to Expect
Interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers. Available in hospitals, hospices, long-term care homes, or at home.
Pricing in Canada
Publicly funded palliative care is available in most provinces at no cost. Private hospice rooms may charge $200–$400/day.
1st Choice Home Health Care Services Ltd.
Surrey, BC
4.9From $3,957/moest.
Acropolis Manor
Prince Rupert, BC
3.3From $3,890/moest.
All Nursing Health Care Services
Burnaby, BC
4.9From $5,000/moest.
Avonlea Care Centre
Kelowna, BC
4.4From $3,619/moest.
Bayview Seniors Community
White Rock, BC
4.6From $4,250/moest.
Clarendon Court
Vancouver, BC
3.0From $5,000/moest.
Classic LifeCare
Prince George, BC
4.7From $3,550/moest.
Classic LifeCare Comox Valley
Comox, BC
4.0From $3,550/moest.
Dover House Senior Care Home
Nanaimo, BC
5.0From $5,000/moest.
Evergreen Seniors Home
Campbell River, BC
5.0From $3,249/moest.
Harmony Health Care
White Rock, BC
5.0From $4,250/moest.
Inglewood Care Centre
West Vancouver, BC
4.8From $5,400/moest.
Keeping House Care Facility
Nanaimo, BC
4.8From $5,000/moest.
Kinsmen Creekside Estates
Abbotsford, BC
5.0Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Langley Hospice Residence
Langley, BC
5.0Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Victoria, BC
3.5From $3,154/moest.
Nichol place assisted living
Surrey, BC
Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Nicola Lodge
Port Coquitlam, BC
3.2From $3,009/moest.
Noric House
Vernon, BC
5.0From $3,200/moest.
Oyster Harbour Seniors Community
Ladysmith, BC
3.9From $3,110/moest.
Pacific Coast Health Services
Victoria, BC
From $3,450/moest.
Salvation Army Southview Heights
Vancouver, BC
4.9From $5,000/moest.
Sidney All Care Residence
Sidney, BC
4.3From $3,043/moest.
Stuart Nechako Manor
Vanderhoof, BC
4.8From $3,550/moest.
Cities for Palliative Care in British Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does palliative care cost in British Columbia?
Publicly funded palliative care is available in most provinces at no cost to the patient, as confirmed by Health Canada's Framework on Palliative Care in Canada. Private hospice rooms may charge $200 to $400 per day. Home-based palliative care through provincial programs is generally free, covering nursing visits, medications, and equipment.
Who is palliative care for?
Palliative care is for individuals with serious or terminal illnesses who need specialized comfort care focused on pain management and quality of life. The Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (chpca.ca) emphasizes that palliative care is not limited to end-of-life — it can and should begin alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
What does palliative care include?
Palliative care includes pain and symptom management, emotional and psychological support, spiritual care, family counselling, and coordination with other healthcare providers. Interdisciplinary teams include physicians, nurses, social workers, and spiritual care providers. Health Canada recognizes palliative care as an essential health service available in hospitals, hospices, long-term care homes, and at home.
Where can I find palliative care in British Columbia?
Palliative care is available in hospitals, hospices, long-term care homes, and at home. Ask your family doctor for a referral, or contact your regional health authority for a list of palliative care services in British Columbia. The Canadian Virtual Hospice (virtualhospice.ca) provides a directory of palliative care programs and 24/7 support for patients and families.