Best Home Care in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver has 33 home care on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.5 stars across 690 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Just Like Family Home Care Vancouver, Home Instead Vancouver and Right at Home Greater Vancouver - Home Care.

Home care brings personal support, companionship, and skilled visits to your own home, by the hour, so a parent can stay where they are longer.

Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real resident reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated August 2026.

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home care compared

4.5★

average Google rating

$22–$45

typical cost per hour

19

rated 4.5 stars or higher

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Vancouver Home Care Agencies | 690 Reviews

33 communities

Big Hearts Home Care

101-1001 W Broadway #123, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E4, Canada

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Big Hearts Home Care 2
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(28 reviews)

Outstanding Service and Support from Big Hearts Home Care. Our Home Care person , is so caring towards my parents and always goes the extra mile for them. I...

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care

In-home care services across Canada (BC, AB, ON, QC) including personal care, respite care, and palliative care for… Read more

Big Hearts Home Care

125A-1030 Denman St Suite 318, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6, Canada

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Big Hearts Home Care 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.7(23 reviews)

Thank you so much! Very consistent and professional!! They deserve the name „big heart“

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care

A home care provider serving British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec with compassionate in-home elderly and senior… Read more

Home Instead Vancouver

1548 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4T8, Canada

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Home Instead Vancouver 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(47 reviews)

We are in our 4th year of using Home Instead to assist our 100yr old mother. They are a delight to work with, always responsive, kind, and caring. They find...

Provides: Memory Care, Home Care

In-home senior care services across Vancouver and surrounding areas. Founded locally in 2016, they offer flexible… Read more

Home Instead, Home Care Services of Vancouver

450 SW Marine Dr 18th Floor, Vancouver, BC V5X 4V2, Canada

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Home Instead, Home Care Services of Vancouver 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(21 reviews)

The Home Instead team is amazing. I recommend them 100%. The help we received for my father who is dealing with dementia has been superb. Right from the start...

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Memory Care

Instead provides in-home senior care services in Burnaby and Vancouver, BC, with flexible care options including companionship, memory care, and… Read more

Just Like Family Home Care Vancouver

1093 W Broadway #106, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E2, Canada

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Just Like Family Home Care Vancouver 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(66 reviews)

I have been extremely pleased with the services provided by Just LIke Family. The caregivers/companions have all been excellent; they are kind, friendly,...

Provides: Home Care, Assisted Living, Respite Care

In Vancouver offers in-home care services including senior care, personal care, housekeeping, companionship, specialized… Read more

Peachtacular Home Health Care Limited - Vancouver

6647 Fraser St #290, Vancouver, BC V5X 0K3, Canada

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Peachtacular Home Health Care Limited - Vancouver 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(29 reviews)

Our family chose Peachtacular when our mom started needing extra help at home, and we’re so glad we did. The team is caring, dependable, and really takes the...

DiningDining

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care

A home care provider in Vancouver, BC, offering compassionate client-centred in-home care services for… Read more

Qualicare Home Care Vancouver

1639 E 58th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 2C1, Canada

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Qualicare Home Care Vancouver 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(29 reviews)

From our very first contact to the end of our time with them, Qualicare was an absolute pleasure to work with. The entire team was professional, courteous, and...

Provides: Home Care

Personalized in-home care services for seniors and individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities… Read more

Right at Home Greater Vancouver - Home Care

601 W Broadway Ste 600, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2, Canada

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Right at Home Greater Vancouver - Home Care 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(45 reviews)

I would like to thank Right at home for providing excellent care for the last few months of my step mother's life. Paige was amazing. She was very...

Provides: Home Care, Memory Care

In-home care services for seniors and those in need across the Greater Vancouver area. They offer companion… Read more

Tuktu Care Inc.

422 Richards St #170, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4, Canada

Starting at

$22–$45/hr

Tuktu Care Inc. 2
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.7(173 reviews)

I learned about Tuktu from the medical office where I needed to have an escort home from an appointment. From the first phone call to drop off at my home, the...

Provides: Home Care

Inc. is an AI-powered on-demand home care platform that connects seniors and families with vetted, community-based caregivers for… Read more

TheKey - Senior Home Care

885 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8, Canada

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TheKey - Senior Home Care 3
53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(3 reviews)

I see how much care and dedication go into making clients feel valued and respected. Thekey truly leads with compassion and professionalism.

Provides: Home Care

A senior home care provider in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more

TheKey - Senior Home Care

999 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K5, Canada

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TheKey - Senior Home Care 3
53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

I am writing to share my positive experience with The Key. The team is professional, compassionate and dedicated to their client's well-being, consistently...

Provides: Home Care

A home care option in Vancouver, British Columbia. Read more

All Nursing Health Services Inc

1523 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5M6, Canada

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All Nursing Health Services Inc 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(11 reviews)

I highly recommend this company they are very accommodating, and they truly show love, care to their clients. The staff are very helpful

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care

A home care service provider in Greater Vancouver specializing in elderly care and senior services, owned and… Read more

Classic LifeCare

1200 W 73rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6Z1, Canada

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Classic LifeCare 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.2(39 reviews)

The team is professional, dependable, and easy to communicate with. Every interaction has been straightforward and respectful, and it’s clear everyone here...

Provides: Respite Care, Home Care, Palliative Care

A family-owned home care agency providing in-home care services across over 30 locations in Canada, including Vancouver, British… Read more

ComForCare Home Care (Vancouver West, BC)

1275 W 6th Ave #366, Vancouver, BC V6H 1A6, Canada

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ComForCare Home Care (Vancouver West, BC) 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(19 reviews)

We have been very happy with ComForCare, Vancouver. They have a wonderful team and provide very professional service. The intake process was excellent and they...

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care

Personalized in-home care services for seniors in Vancouver, including personal care, dementia support, and 24-hour care options. Read more

Comfort Keepers Home Care

1570 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 5M1, Canada

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Comfort Keepers Home Care 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(18 reviews)

Our family has used the services of Comfort Keepers for a year and a half now. As our father moves into a care facility now we have to say goodbye to the...

Provides: Home Care, Memory Care, Respite Care

Vancouver provides award-winning in-home care for seniors and other adults, offering customized care plans with trained, dedicated… Read more

Elite Homecare Services Inc

701 W Georgia St #1500, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6, Canada

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care

Home Care Services Inc. is a professional in-home care provider in Vancouver and the BC Lower Mainland serving seniors and families. Every… Read more

HD Home Care Limited

938 Howe St #902, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9, Canada

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

Provides: Home Care

A registered employment referral agency providing personalized home care services including nursing care and elderly care at… Read more

Health & Home Care Society of BC

3077 Granville St #204, Vancouver, BC V6H 3J9, Canada

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Health & Home Care Society of BC
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

Doing he best they can with what they have.

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care

And Home Care Society of BC is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1898 that provides charitable programs focused on supporting seniors,… Read more

Independent Quality Home Care

1275 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1A6, Canada

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Independent Quality Home Care 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

I had a fantastic experience w/ IQHC for well over a month while I was on vacation from Florida. They were NEVER late, well trained, professional and pleasant...

Provides: Home Care

A home care agency serving Greater Vancouver, BC, providing professional care services to help seniors and people… Read more

Jim Green Residence Complex Care

415 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4G6, Canada

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Jim Green Residence Complex Care 3
48/ 100

Developing confidence

3.7(28 reviews)

Probably the best subsidized housing facility in the Eastside. Minimal interference from staff, decent laundry facilities, and large, spacious full fledged...

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Home Care

Operated by Lookout Housing + Health Society as part of their Permanent Supportive Housing program in Vancouver, British… Read more

Our methodology

How we rank the Vancouver home care above

We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:

  • A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
  • Transparent, published pricing
  • Documented care services and amenities
  • Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification

Where our information comes from

690

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 28 communities, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own 13-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?

How Vancouver communities are rated

Google star ratings across 28 home care.

  • 4.5 and up19
  • 4.0 to 4.44
  • 3.5 to 3.93
  • Under 3.52

Confidence Score range

How the 33 Vancouver home care fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good0 communities
  • Developing22 communities
  • Limited11 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How much does home care cost in Vancouver?
  2. 02What families are saying about home care
  3. 03Home Care services and amenities
  4. 04How to choose home care in Vancouver
  5. 05What home care are like in Vancouver
  6. 06Frequently asked questions

How much do home care cost in Vancouver?

Among the 1 Vancouver home care that publish a starting rate, costs run from $22 to $45 per hour. Most communities share full pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.

Most home care in British Columbia are private-pay, funded from a blend of pensions, retirement savings, and home equity. Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement for lower-income seniors. Provincial benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost. For a full breakdown, read our guide on when is it time to consider home care?.

In British Columbia, home support hours may be partly subsidized through your regional health authority (Vancouver Coastal Health for most of Vancouver) based on an assessed need and an income-tested client contribution. Private-pay agencies are widely available for families who need more hours or faster access than the public system can provide.

What families are saying about home care in Vancouver

A 4.5 star average across 690 Google reviews of 28 home care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

I learned about Tuktu from the medical office where I needed to have an escort home from an appointment. From the first phone call to drop off at my home, the entire process was professional, easy to do and very much exactly what I needed....
Claire Hatch on Tuktu Care Inc.
I have been extremely pleased with the services provided by Just LIke Family. The caregivers/companions have all been excellent; they are kind, friendly, engaged, knowledgeable, and reliable. They are skilled at forming relationships,...
Paula Gelmon on Just Like Family Home Care Vancouver
We are in our 4th year of using Home Instead to assist our 100yr old mother. They are a delight to work with, always responsive, kind, and caring. They find ways to engage with her and she has often said how kind they are. I'm very...
C B on Home Instead Vancouver
I would like to thank Right at home for providing excellent care for the last few months of my step mother's life. Paige was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and helped us with anything we asked of her. Her caregivers where all great....
James Lee on Right at Home Greater Vancouver - Home Care
The team is professional, dependable, and easy to communicate with. Every interaction has been straightforward and respectful, and it’s clear everyone here genuinely loves what they do. The care is consistent, organized, and truly...
Ritthvik Joshi on Classic LifeCare
So nice to us. They couldn't provide the service that we needed, however, Theresa called me within an hour of having submitted the request, supplied a contact who could help us with what we needed who was recommended by a colleague, and...
James Casson on Nurse Next Door Home Care Services

Home Care services and amenities in Vancouver

What Vancouver communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes. A good way to see what is standard locally and what is a genuine differentiator.

Most common amenities

Share of the 5 communities that publish amenities.

  • 24/7 availability20%
  • 24/7 care availability20%
  • 24/7 direct line of communication20%
  • AI-powered app booking20%
  • Emergency response systems20%
  • Health monitoring20%
  • Home monitoring systems20%
  • Housekeeping services20%
  • Meal preparation20%
  • Monthly nurse visits20%

Most common care services

Share of the 26 communities that publish services.

  • Companionship50%
  • Housekeeping31%
  • Personal care27%
  • Respite care27%
  • Palliative care23%
  • Meal preparation19%
  • Medication reminders19%
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care15%
  • Medication management15%
  • Companion care12%

How to choose home care in Vancouver

Vancouver is a big, spread-out city, and where your parent lives matters more than many families expect. Agencies serving the west side, Kitsilano, or Point Grey often have a different roster of caregivers and response times than those covering East Vancouver, Burnaby, or the North Shore. Start by confirming that any agency you shortlist actually has reliable staff in your parent's specific neighbourhood, not just somewhere in Metro Vancouver. Proximity to Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, or BC Children's and Women's matters if your parent has regular specialist appointments, since a caregiver who knows local transit routes and parking can make those trips far less stressful.

British Columbia arranges publicly subsidized home support through the regional health authority. In Vancouver, that means Vancouver Coastal Health. A care coordinator will assess your parent's needs and, if eligible, subsidize a set number of hours of home support each week, with the client's contribution based on income. The honest truth is that publicly funded hours often don't fully cover complex needs, and waitlists for assessment can take time. Many families bridge that gap with a private-pay agency while they wait, or blend both. Private-pay rates vary by the type of care, the time of day, and the caregiver's qualifications.

When comparing agencies, we'd encourage you to prioritize three things above all else. First, consistency: ask whether your parent will have the same caregiver most visits, because continuity genuinely improves wellbeing. Second, care level: some agencies focus on companionship and light housekeeping, while others can provide personal care and medication reminders. Make sure the agency is licenced and experienced for what your parent actually needs today, and where their needs may go in the next year. Third, communication: how quickly does the office respond when a caregiver calls in sick? That's the question that reveals how an agency really operates.

If your parent's needs are growing beyond what home care can comfortably handle, it's worth exploring Assisted Living or Memory Care in Vancouver early, before a crisis forces the decision. Retirement Homes and Independent Living communities are also worth a look if your parent is still fairly independent but lonely or isolated. Planning ahead gives you real choices rather than emergency ones.

Home Care in Vancouver: what to know

Vancouver's mild climate and vibrant communities make it a popular destination for Canadian seniors. Explore retirement homes, memory care, and home care options throughout Metro Vancouver.

Rules and oversight in British Columbia

In British Columbia, home support hours may be partly subsidized through your regional health authority (Vancouver Coastal Health for most of Vancouver) based on an assessed need and an income-tested client contribution. Private-pay agencies are widely available for families who need more hours or faster access than the public system can provide.

Frequently asked questions

How much does home care cost in Vancouver?
Private-pay rates vary by care type, time of day, and caregiver qualifications. Publicly subsidized hours through Vancouver Coastal Health are income-tested. Browse the listings on this page for a current rate range, then call agencies directly to confirm what's included.
What's the difference between home care and assisted living in Vancouver?
Home care brings support to your parent's existing home. Assisted Living means moving into a licensed residence where personal care, meals, and activities are built in. Home care suits those who can safely stay home; assisted living fits those who need more daily structure and on-site staff.
Can my parent get subsidized home care in Vancouver?
Yes. Vancouver Coastal Health can assess eligibility for publicly subsidized home support. The client's contribution is income-tested. Contact your parent's family doctor or call Vancouver Coastal Health directly to request a home-support assessment and start the process.
How do I arrange a home care consultation or check availability in Vancouver?
Use the listings on this page to shortlist agencies serving your parent's neighbourhood, then call each one directly. Most reputable agencies offer a free in-home consultation to assess needs and confirm availability before you commit to anything.
Does federal income support like OAS or GIS affect home care costs?
Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement top up retirement income but don't pay directly for home care. However, Vancouver Coastal Health's income-tested subsidy considers overall income, so OAS and GIS amounts can affect how much your parent contributes to subsidized hours.

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