Opened in 2008, owner and operated by the Sooke Elderly Citizens Housing Society.
Assisted Living is offered in a three-storey apartment-style building conveniently located near the downtown area of Sooke that is close to stores, banks, pharmacies and physicians.
The Ayre Manor Lodge Complex Care Facility and Ayre Manor Independent Living Units are also on the same site.
Access to subsidized assisted living units is through a Community Health Services assessment.
Please do not contact the Operator directly regarding subsidized units. For more information on subsidized residential care, contact an Island Health Community Health Services office near you.
For information on market units, please contact the operator at drc@ayremanor.ca.
6754 Ayre Rd
Sooke, B.C.
V9Z 1K1
Sooke Elderly Citizens Housing Society
No restrictions on visiting hours.
Publicly Subsidized Units: 20
Private-Pay Units: 5
The building has three storeys with two elevators.
There is a common dining room on first floor with private dining room attached for special occasions. Lounges and laundry facilities for personal use are located on each floor. The hair salon on first floor. There is a patio off of the main dining room with a walking path around the building.
Tenants must be 55+ years of age.
Located in Sooke, five blocks to retail shops, three blocks to the pharmacy and three blocks to the bus stop.
Supporting quality of life for the Ayre Manor community.
- one-bedroom suites
- single or double occupancy
- kitchenettes with small fridge and microwave
- ensuite bathroom with step-in shower
- electric baseboard heating with individual tenant-controlled thermostats
- balconies on 2nd and 3rd floor units
- patios on main floor units
- seven wheelchair-friendly units on the main floor
- Shaw cable available at an additional cost
Residents pay 70% of their after-tax income which covers:
- monthly rental accommodation
- hospitality services: three meals and two snacks daily, weekly housekeeping, laundry, etc.
- personal care
- on-site emergency response system.
Residents on income assistance pay a flat rate. Items not included as a part of the monthly fee include: telephone, cable, hydro (BC Housing surcharge applies), personal laundry, household and toiletry supplies, medications, personal care products and insurance.
Regular in-house activity program; see monthly calendar for more details.
Walkers, canes, manual or power wheelchairs can be accommodated throughout the building.
Power wheelchairs and scooters (frequent use) can be accommodated in main floor suites. Scooter storage and convenient charging stations in corridors next to apartments.
Pets are not permitted.
Smoking permitted in designated outdoor areas away from building only.
Spiritual Health Practitioner available.
Breakfast included in the monthly rate.
Parking is free but limited.
Find information on assisted living visitor guidelines.
Please contact staff to learn more about visiting this location.
During influenza season (typically December-March), to help protect patients from the flu, all visitors will be expected to wear a mask in our facilities if they have not had a flu shot.
For more information, please read our Influenza Prevention Policy.
