Visiting Information for Long-Term Care and Assisted Living

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

As of March 28, 2025 masks are no longer mandatory in our facilities. If you are feeling unwell, we encourage you to wear a mask and practice healthy habitsFor more information, please read BC Government's guidance on masking.

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.

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New long-term care home coming to Nanaimo

More people in Nanaimo and surrounding communities will have access to long-term care as Island Health prepares to build a new care home with more than 300 beds.

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Innovative program allows Cowichan residents to transition temporarily between hospital and home

Innovative program allows Cowichan residents to transition temporarily between hospital and home

“If I need assistance, it is right here.” Ruby Neubauer, an 80 year old Duncan resident, is relaxing in her recliner at The Meadows assisted living home while she recuperates from a lengthy illness.

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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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