West Vancouver Senior Homes
Searching for senior living in West Vancouver? Browse retirement homes, assisted living communities, independent living options, memory care, and long-term care residences all in one place.
Amica Lions Gate
701 Keith Rd, West Vancouver, BC
Amica Lions Gate in West Vancouver offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and respite care in a beautifully appointed seaside setting.
Amica West Vancouver
659 Clyde Ave, West Vancouver, BC
Amica West Vancouver provides assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and respite care in a beautiful residential setting between the mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Cedarliving
530 Inglewood Ave, West Vancouver, BC
Cedarliving is a senior living community located at 530 Inglewood Ave in West Vancouver, BC, nestled in one of the province's most scenic residential areas.
Kiwanis Manor Assisted Living
959 21st St, West Vancouver, BC
Kiwanis Manor Assisted Living is located in West Vancouver, BC, offering seniors a welcoming community setting with access to the North Shore's many amenities.
Venvi Hollyburn House
2095 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC
Venvi Hollyburn House in West Vancouver offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care in a warm, amenity-rich community steps from the ocean.
Westerleigh PARC
725 22nd St, West Vancouver, BC
Westerleigh PARC is an independent retirement residence in West Vancouver, BC, offering refined living with chef-prepared meals, wellness programs, and full concierge service.
Learn More About senior Care in West Vancouver
West Vancouver is one of the most affluent municipalities in Canada, occupying the North Shore waterfront west of the city of North Vancouver and stretching up the mountain slopes toward Cypress Provincial Park. With a population of approximately 44,000 and a median household income among the highest of any municipality in the country, West Vancouver presents a senior living market that is characterized by quality, cost, and a strong expectation of full-service environments for an aging population that has the resources to afford them.
The senior population in West Vancouver is approximately 25 to 27 percent of the total, significantly above the national average and among the highest of any Metro Vancouver municipality. This reflects both the community’s established character as a home for successful families who stayed through retirement, and the deliberate choice of some retirees to relocate here for its waterfront lifestyle, mountain setting, and access to healthcare. The demand for high-quality senior living in West Vancouver consistently outpaces what is locally available, and many families look at options across the broader North Shore.
Senior care in West Vancouver falls under BC’s Community Care and Assisted Living Act, with Vancouver Coastal Health as the regional health authority. Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver is the primary acute care facility for the North Shore and serves West Vancouver residents. Vancouver Coastal Health coordinates access to publicly funded residential care placements through a needs assessment, and private pay options are accessed directly through operators.
West Vancouver is primarily car-dependent outside the Park Royal and Marine Drive corridor, which runs along the waterfront through Ambleside and into the Dundarave village area. These areas are walkable and well-served by transit, but the residential areas climbing up the mountain slopes require vehicles. BC Transit operates bus routes through West Vancouver connecting to North Vancouver and via bus bridge to downtown Vancouver. HandyDART provides accessible door-to-door transit. The Lions Gate Bridge connects east to North Vancouver and then across to downtown Vancouver.
The quality of life in West Vancouver is genuinely exceptional, and for families who can afford the options here, the combination of natural setting, community character, and proximity to the full range of Vancouver’s services and healthcare makes it a strong senior living destination. Ambleside and Dundarave near the waterfront are the most accessible and walkable areas for seniors. Use the search tool above to filter listings by care type and the features most relevant to your family’s situation.