On June 30, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Provincial Health Officer announced changes to the visitor policy to allow for the implementation of designated social visits in Long-Term Care and Assisted Living homes. All of the operators at each facility now have their unique plans in place to safely schedule and support designated social visits, and are engaging with families to let them know of their specific processes.
Read more about social visits at Long-Term Care and Assisted Living sites.
Facilities will also continue to support essential visits. Long-Term Care facility leadership and the clinical team will determine if a visit is essential. Essential visits include, but are not limited to:
• Visits for compassionate care (e.g., end-of-life care and critical illness);
• Visits considered very important to patient/client care and well-being, such as helping with feeding or mobility; and,
• Registered volunteers that are deemed essential.
Publicly subsidized Assisted Living is for seniors and people with physical disabilities who need a safe environment to live and help with daily tasks.
To learn more about the services offered in Assisted Living, eligibility and how to apply, see Assisted Living Options.
Details about the subsidized Assisted Living residences on Vancouver Island can be found on the Assisted Living Locations page.
To learn more about the services offered in long-term care, eligibility and how to apply, see Long-Term Care Options.
Details about the subsidized long-term care homes on Vancouver Island can be found on the Long-Term Care Locations page.
Contact the Community Health Services Office in your community for information about Access Housing and other services available for people with disabilities.
