Senior Care Path tracks 7 memory care communities in North Vancouver, updated October 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across British Columbia published rates for memory care communities typically fall in the $2,130–$10,296 per month range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.6/5 across 232 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does memory care cost in Canada?.
Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest communities in North Vancouver right now are Sunrise of Lynn Valley, Amica Edgemont Village and Living Well Home Care Services.
Memory care in North Vancouver tends to cluster in the residential pockets near Lonsdale and along the corridors leading toward Lynn Valley, with many families choosing to stay close to Lions Gate Hospital. Set between the ocean and the North Shore mountains, the area offers secure residences in walkable, quieter neighbourhoods. Vancouver Coastal Health arranges subsidized options, while private-pay homes are available too. In North Vancouver, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real 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 October 2026.
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By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
The 7 highest-rated memory care communities in North Vancouver on our SCP Confidence Score, as of October 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card below. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
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North Vancouver, BC980 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3V7
FromFrom $9,698/mo
4.7(88 reviews)
A long-term care and memory care community in North Vancouver offering personalized 24-hour care in a central Lynn Valley…
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North Vancouver, BC3225 Highland Blvd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 0A3BC registered assisted living
Typical in British Columbia$2,875–$12,500/mo
4.5(40 reviews)
A premium retirement residence in North Vancouver offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite…
Typical in British Columbia$2,875–$12,500/mo
North Vancouver, BC1221 Lonsdale Ave #302, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2H5
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4.9(29 reviews)
Flexible, personalized home care in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Services include hourly care, live-in…
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North Vancouver, BC2141 Eastern Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0J4
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4.3(30 reviews)
A senior living community in North Vancouver, BC offering long-term care and memory care services.
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North Vancouver, BC315 Lonsdale Ave #2, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3
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5.0(14 reviews)
Vancouver North Shore is an in-home health care provider offering personalized care services to seniors and those in need across North…
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North Vancouver, BC1305 St Georges Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 3J2
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4.5(12 reviews)
A locally owned and operated senior home care agency in North Vancouver offering RN-led support, companion care, and…
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North Vancouver, BC1070 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 1Z8
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4.3(19 reviews)
North Vancouver's senior care facility established in 1963, offering short-term respite care and long-term residential…
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North Vancouver sits across Burrard Inlet from Vancouver, and that geography shapes memory care in ways that matter to families. Most purpose-built memory care residences on the North Shore are clustered in or near the Lynn Valley, Lower Lonsdale, and Edgemont Village areas, putting them within reasonable distance of Lions Gate Hospital, the region's main acute-care facility. That proximity is reassuring when a resident's health needs shift quickly, as they often do with dementia. Vancouver Coastal Health is the regional health authority responsible for publicly subsidized care here, and they are your first call if you want to understand waitlists for publicly funded beds.
Our strongest advice for North Vancouver families is this: start the Vancouver Coastal Health assessment process early, even if your parent is still doing reasonably well at home. Waitlists for subsidized memory care beds on the North Shore can be long, and a completed assessment keeps your parent on the list while you explore private-pay options in parallel. Private-pay residences often have more immediate availability and offer purpose-built secured units with dedicated dementia programming, but the monthly rates reflect that. Comparing both tracks at once gives you real options instead of a single stressful decision under pressure.
When you visit a residence, prioritize the quality of the dementia-specific programming over the suite amenities. Ask how staff are trained in dementia care, how the secure unit is designed to reduce wandering anxiety, and what the staff-to-resident ratio looks like on evenings and weekends, not just during the tour. A beautiful dining room matters less than whether a team truly understands responsive behaviours. If your parent still has meaningful moments of recognition and connection, ask specifically how the home supports that.
Location is worth thinking through carefully, too. North Vancouver is accessible from Vancouver by public transit and the SeaBus, which makes regular visits more realistic for family members who don't drive. A home close to bus routes or in a walkable neighbourhood can meaningfully reduce isolation for visiting relatives. If your parent is earlier in their dementia journey, you might also explore whether Home Care or a Retirement Home with memory support could bridge the gap before a full memory care move becomes necessary. We list those options in North Vancouver as well, and our advisors often recommend that families read across those pages before making a final call.
Between the mountains and the sea, North Vancouver offers welcoming senior living, strong home care, and a good choice of accessibility and mobility specialists.
In British Columbia, publicly subsidized memory care beds are arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health and priced on an income-tested basis after a formal needs assessment. Private-pay residences operate independently and set their own monthly rates based on care level and suite type.
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
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Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?
Google star ratings across 7 memory care.
How the 7 North Vancouver memory care fall across our trust tiers.
Few North Vancouver memory care publish a rate online, but across British Columbia published rates for memory care communities typically fall in the $2,130–$10,296 per month range. Call any community below for a current, itemised quote, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.
Most memory 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 how much does memory care cost in canada?.
In British Columbia, publicly subsidized memory care beds are arranged through Vancouver Coastal Health and priced on an income-tested basis after a formal needs assessment. Private-pay residences operate independently and set their own monthly rates based on care level and suite type.
A 4.6 star average across 232 Google reviews of 7 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“I’ve worked with Sunrise Senior Living in Lynn Valley for over 17 years through my hearing care practice, and I can honestly say the team there is absolutely amazing. Sepideh’s leadership really sets the tone, and you can see that...”
“My father has been there for over a year and a half and I can't express how grateful our family is to have found such a wonderful active community for him to live in.”
“Our mother lives at Sunrise Lonsdale and is thriving. This is her third seniors residence and by far, this is the best place for her. The facility is well designed and the staff are so caring. To a person, we are always met with smiles...”
“A management team that is flexible and easy to collaborate with. Very supportive, friendly to their community health workers and clients alike. The CHW team have been required for updated First Aid Emergency, and annual educational...”
“Lynn Valley is a brilliant care facility, all the staff are extremely dedicated to their jobs , and always have a smile on their faces . The home looks amazing , and always spotless . Senior management really helpful with any questions you...”
“We had an excellent experience with Right At Home - North Shore. Rachelle was quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and compassionate with my mom. She made the whole process easy and was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. I...”
What North 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.
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Too few memory care communities in North Vancouver publish a rate to give a city figure, but across British Columbia published starting rates run roughly $2,130 to $10,296 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed. Ask each community for an all-in quote.
Memory care provides 24-hour secured, dementia-specific support in a residence. Home care brings support workers into your parent's own home but does not offer the same level of overnight supervision or secured environment. For moderate to advanced dementia, memory care is generally the safer choice.
Yes. Vancouver Coastal Health arranges publicly subsidized long-term care, including memory care beds, based on assessed need. A health authority assessment is required. Subsidized rates are income-tested. Private-pay residences are also widely available for families who do not qualify or who prefer not to wait.
Contact residences directly using the phone numbers or inquiry forms on each listing. Ask about current availability in their secured memory care unit specifically, as availability there often differs from general assisted living. Most homes welcome in-person tours and will walk you through their dementia programming.
Yes, though families relocating a parent to North Vancouver should contact Vancouver Coastal Health early to begin the assessment process. Private-pay residences can often accommodate out-of-province moves more quickly. Our Memory Care listings in Calgary and Halifax can also help if staying closer to home is an option.
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