Home and community care

Start here for trusted care in your home and community. Call to check eligibility, get matched to care, or find options that fit.

Care options

Nursing care at home

Get help with skin and wound care, medicine management, IV care, post-hospital care and more.
Caregiver support and respite

Get a temporary break from caregiving while your loved one is safe and cared for.
Help with daily needs

Get help with daily living activities at home such as bathing, dressing, medication and other care needs.
Manage your health by phone or video (virtual care)

Get virtual care in your own home for specific chronic medical conditions.
Stay independent at home

Get support with mobility, fall prevention, equipment, and safe daily living.
Long-term care and assisted living

Learn about options for care in community facilities.
End-of-life, palliative care and hospice

Get support to feel as comfortable and supported as possible during a serious and life-limiting illness.
Developmental disability support

Get support to manage health, build skills, and take part in daily life and community activities.
Brain injury support

Find support to help you stay active and independent after a brain injury.
How service costs work

Learn about the cost of most subsidized home and community healthcare services.

Private-pay care options

You can also pay a private company for help at home or nursing care. MSP does not pay for this. You pay the company yourself. You can look at different companies and choose the one that feels right for you. 

Learn more about the quality and safety for both funded and private home care.

Island Health does not run, recommend, or guarantee any private companies.

Important: Check before you book

If you use private-pay care, ask about rates, minimum hours, extra fees, cancellation or termination policies, staff training, backup coverage, and privacy practices. 

Not sure where to start?

Call 8-1-1 to talk to a patient navigator about the support you might need.