Campus of Care

A campus of care is a complex or combination of facilities that offer different levels of care so that seniors can move within the site should their needs change over time.

Tips & Links

• In BC there are different levels of care for seniors and people living with life-limiting conditions from assisted living to 24-hour care in residential care. A campus of care places these different levels of care on the same site.
• A campus of care offers spouses who are at different levels of care to both reside in the same complex or site even if their accommodation is not in the same building. This allows for easy visiting and even an opportunity to have some meals together if desired. 
• Learn about the difference between  assisted living and residential care residences from Healthlink BC.
• When searching for a facility, ask about the different services that may be offered such as personal care and grooming, medication management, and recreational and social activities. Some facilities offer medical management, memory care, hospice care, palliative care and access to allied health professionals.
• Know that you can visit care facilities, talk to other residents and their families, and meet with staff. Some facilities offer a meal with the visit or a ‘temporary or trial stay’ for seniors interested in exploring the option of residential care.

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