Located in downtown Victoria with 184 single rooms and 8 double rooms, all with ensuites, this facility is close to the inner harbour, shops, restaurants, amenities and services.
Access to subsidized residential care is coordinated by Island Health staff.
Please do not contact the operator directly regarding subsidized residential care. For more information on subsidized residential care, contact an Island Health Community Health Services office near you.
For information on private residential care, please refer to the Seniors Housing Directory of BC.
861 Fairfield Rd
Victoria, B.C.
V8V 5A9
Marie Esther Society
Three year accreditation with CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) – until June 2025.
CARF is an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services, enhancing the lives of persons served worldwide.
For more information or to contact CARF, please visit this page.
Publicly Subsidized Units: 200
Private-Pay Units: 0
Built in 2003, five-storey building.
The main floor is the common area or Village Square containing the Village Office, Mount St. Mary Foundation Office, Cloud 9 Salon, Blessed Marie Blondin Chapel, Gift Shop, Library, Community Bathing Spa, and Café.
The four upper floors contain units, each unit containing four separate houses. Each house provides accommodation for 12 to 13 residents in private rooms with bathroom and shower facilities, plus one or two double rooms. Each house has its own kitchen, dining room and sitting room/sunroom. Each unit has its own bathing spa.
The grounds of the site offer a beautiful outdoor patio, gardens with heritage trees and a fountain, and a playing area for children. The Peace Garden on the second floor of the building is a sensory garden specifically for Mount St. Mary’s specialty dementia program. The garden is designed to safely support the therapeutic, physical and sensory needs of people living with dementia and to enhance their quality of life.
Located in downtown Victoria close to the inner harbour, shops, restaurants, amenities and services, across the street from St. Ann’s Academy and Beacon Hill Park.
Catholic health care
Mount St. Mary is a caring community where people who need long-term support can live in a home-like environment that supports their independence, dignity and quality of life.
184 Single rooms with en suites including shower.
Eight double rooms (to support couples) with a shared en suite including shower.
Residents pay up to 80% of their after-tax income which covers the cost of food and accommodation.
A robust activity recreation program is offered including specific activities designed for people with dementia, music therapy, church services and art group.
No motorized scooters.
Pet policy in place.
Mount St. Mary is a smoke free premises.
Spiritual Care practitioner on site.
Community Bathing Program
Parking is free but limited.
Find information on long-term care visitor guidelines.
Please contact staff to learn more about visiting this location.
During influenza season (typically December-March), to help protect patients from the flu, all visitors will be expected to wear a mask in our facilities if they have not had a flu shot. For more information, please read our Influenza Protection Policy.
Provincial policy requires all visitors to be informed: "Violence, foul language and abusive behaviours are not acceptable. Verbal threats or acts of violence will not be tolerated and may result in removal from this facility and/or prosecution."
