This three-floor, 21-suite assisted living addition to the site of the Wellesley is close to downtown Victoria.
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 assisted living, contact an Island Health Community Health Services office near you.
For information on market units, please refer to the Seniors Housing Directory of BC.
2811 Nanaimo St
Victoria, B.C.
V8T 0A1
Retirement Concepts Senior Services Ltd.
Seal of Approval - BCLSA. Will be part of RC accreditation process.
Accreditation is an external peer review process to assess and improve the services health care organizations provide to their patients and clients, based on standards of excellence set by Accreditation Canada. For more information, visit: http://www.accreditation.ca/.
Publicly Subsidized Units: 40
Private-Pay Units: 24 (3 two-Bedrooms, 2 Studios, and 21 one-Bedrooms)
This is a purpose built assisted living addition to the site of the Wellesley, close to downtown Victoria. The building was constructed in 2006 with 3 floors of 21 suites. It is built to the highest standards and offers accessible accommodation in conjunction with all the services and amenities that The Wellesley and Retirement Concepts can offer. There is also a roof top garden and courtyard area.
- hairdresser salon
- theatre
- auditorium/stage
- corner store
- bistro
- library
- arts/crafts room
- woodwork shop
- fitness room
- wheelchair/scooter area
- accessible bus
- tenants must be 65+ years of age
- single occupancy (couples only if both are eligible and want to live in separate units)
Five minutes to downtown and local shopping. Pharmacy, bank, restaurants and malls are minutes away.
All faiths and cultures are welcome. Our weekly church services are non-denominational as well as opportunities for specific denominations.
Retirement Concepts strives to support clients to maintain an independent life style in the community. Because of this principle, the philosophy for our program includes:
- maximizing independence
- choice
- confidentiality
- self-direction
- home-like environment
40 Island Health suites, all studios; kitchen area with apartment size fridge. Microwaves allowed. No hot plates or stoves.
Residents pay 70% of their after-tax income which covers:
- monthly rental accommodation
- hospitality services: two 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, personal laundry, household and toiletry supplies, medications, personal care products and insurance.
A well-balanced mix of activities including:
- fitness
- gardening
- baking
- outings
- billiards
- carpet bowling
- art class
- teas
- special events
- happy hour
- bridge
- crib
- Bingo
- news group
Resident involvement within The Wellesley and in the community is highly encouraged.
Fully accessible building with elevators, fully accessible walk-in showers with grab bars, etc.
Power wheelchair allowed inside and out. Scooters only for outside use.
Visiting pets only. Must be on leash at all times and not enter food areas.
No smoking site.
- code/key entry
- cameras
- nightly security checks of outside grounds and within site
Find information on assisted living visitor guidelines.
Please contact staff to learn more about visiting this location.
24-hour visiting guest suite on site for minimal fee.
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 Protection Policy.
