Long Term Care and Assisted Living Social Visiting Information

All visitors are allowed at long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities.

People who are ill or have symptoms of illness should not visit long-term care and seniors’ assisted living sites. Visitors are expected to follow precautions in place at each site, including practicing hand hygiene. 

Proof of vaccination is not required for entry. 

Find information on the BCCDC long-term care visitor guidelines.

General Information on Long Term Care and Assisted Living Social Visiting Information

Referral Required?
Not required

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Pay parking resumes March 4, 2022

Effective March 4, 2022, pay parking will resume at all Island Health sites that previously had pay parking in place. 

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Caring for the Vulnerable

Healthcare professionals provide care in many settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools and people’s homes, but for those individuals who don’t have a fixed address and require care, some community health services staff go to them. 

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Island Health Magazine Fall 2021

Read articles on building resilience in children; how loneliness impacts health; tips and recipes for healthy to-go lunches; information about IBD and a feature about patient partners.

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