Best Memory Care in Vancouver, BC

Vancouver has 15 memory care on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.6 stars across 339 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Sunrise of Vancouver, Home Instead Vancouver and Right at Home Greater Vancouver - Home Care.

Memory care communities support people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias through secure layouts, dementia-trained staff, and structured, calming days.

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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memory care compared

4.6★

average Google rating

$1,640–$8,600

typical cost per month

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rated 4.5 stars or higher

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Vancouver Memory Care Facilities | 339 Reviews

15 communities

Sunrise of Vancouver

999 W 57th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 6Y9, Canada

Starting at

From $8,390/mo

Sunrise of Vancouver 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(83 reviews)

BEAUTIFUL AIRY SPACES , BRIGHT SPACES FOR CLIENTS TO ASSEMBLE . CLEAN KIND STAFF NICE CLEAN GROUNDS AS WELL !

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardens

Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Memory Care

A senior residence in South Vancouver offering long-term care and memory care with personalized service plans and 24-hour… 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

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

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

Youville Residence

4950 Heather St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3L9, Canada

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Youville Residence 3
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(2 reviews)

What a great facility this is!!! The staff are all very caring and patient. The social workers here are all very helpful, offering help whenever needed. The...

Provides: Memory Care, Long Term Care

A long-term care facility and specialized services facility for seniors and older adults with dementia, located across from… 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

Live Peace 24/7 Seniors Home Care Corp.

775 E 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5W 0E3, Canada

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Live Peace 24/7 Seniors Home Care Corp. 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(11 reviews)

I would like to sincerely thank the team, especially Ricky and Tasmia, for their friendly and professional support. It truly feels like working in a warm and...

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Memory Care

Corp. is an in-home senior care provider serving Vancouver and Greater BC with 24/7 support. They offer services… Read more

SUCCESS Care Home

555 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8, Canada

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SUCCESS Care Home 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(21 reviews)

Great care home with services available in Cantonese! Staff helps with family member requests for FaceTime and such if you live out of town. Thank you for the...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home is a long-term care facility offering culturally-appropriate professional care to adults with complex… Read more

Optima Living

688 W Hastings St #900, Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1, Canada

Starting at

$1,640–$8,600/mo

Optima Living 4
42/ 100

Limited confidence

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Long Term Care

A Canadian-owned operator of senior living communities across British Columbia and Alberta, offering multiple care levels from… Read more

Villa Carital

3050 Penticton St, Vancouver, BC V5M 4W2, Canada

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41/ 100

Limited confidence

3.5(11 reviews)

Quality food, well kept and nicely laid out building, kind staff. Great proximity to parks for walks and views.

Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Memory Care

An eighty-bed seniors care community located in East Vancouver offering 24-hour professional nursing care for seniors. Read more

Kopernik Lodge

3150 Rosemont Dr, Vancouver, BC V5S 3J9, Canada

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Kopernik Lodge 4
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.2(5 reviews)

Been visiting a family member the past 2 years and staff has always been welcoming! I love the family-friendly energy that they champion and hope to see more...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Memory Care

An 88-bed long-term care facility in Vancouver providing complex care services including a secured 18-bed Special Care Unit for… Read more

St. Jude's Anglican Home

810 W 27th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G7, Canada

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36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.3(7 reviews)

Very nice work very friendly management.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

A 55-bed complex care home located in a west-side residential neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in… Read more

Three Links Care Centre

2934 E 22nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y4, Canada

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Three Links Care Centre 4
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.0(16 reviews)

My dad recently relocated to 3links. The staff are incredibly caring and warm. My dad and family are very grateful.

Provides: Memory Care, Long Term Care, Independent Living

Residential care and independent living services to 175 residents in Vancouver's Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood,… Read more

Our methodology

How we rank the Vancouver memory 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

339

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 14 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 14 memory care.

  • 4.5 and up9
  • 4.0 to 4.44
  • 3.5 to 3.91
  • Under 3.50

Confidence Score range

How the 15 Vancouver memory care fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good1 community
  • Developing9 communities
  • Limited5 communities

Table of contents

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

How much do memory care cost in Vancouver?

Among the 2 Vancouver memory care that publish a starting rate, costs run from $1,640 to $8,600 per month. Most communities share full pricing on request, 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 long-term care placements, which include most memory care beds, are arranged through your regional health authority and priced on an income-tested basis set by the province. Private-pay memory care residences operate separately and set their own monthly rates based on care level and suite type.

What families are saying about memory care in Vancouver

A 4.6 star average across 339 Google reviews of 14 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

BEAUTIFUL AIRY SPACES , BRIGHT SPACES FOR CLIENTS TO ASSEMBLE . CLEAN KIND STAFF NICE CLEAN GROUNDS AS WELL !
Kathleen Rothman on Sunrise of 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
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 time to understand her daily routine. They help with everything from meals and...
Andrew on Peachtacular Home Health Care Limited - Vancouver
Thank you so much! Very consistent and professional!! They deserve the name „big heart“
Amra Chadid on Big Hearts Home Care
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 it clearly showed that the Home Instead team knew what they were doing. The...
Laura on Home Instead, Home Care Services of Vancouver

Memory 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 8 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room50%
  • Hair salon50%
  • Chapel38%
  • Activity room25%
  • Emergency response systems25%
  • Garden25%
  • 24/7 availability13%
  • 24/7 direct line of communication13%
  • Activities program13%
  • Beauty salon13%

Most common care services

Share of the 14 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management43%
  • 24-hour nursing21%
  • Companionship21%
  • Housekeeping21%
  • Palliative care21%
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care14%
  • Companion care14%
  • Foot care14%
  • Meal preparation14%
  • Medical services14%

Suite types offered

Share of the 6 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom33%
  • Studio33%
  • Two bedroom33%
  • One bedroom + den17%
  • Private room17%
  • Suite17%

How to choose memory care in Vancouver

Choosing memory care in Vancouver means balancing your parent's clinical needs with practical realities like location, waitlist timing, and budget. British Columbia's health system is organized through regional health authorities, and in Vancouver that means Vancouver Coastal Health oversees publicly subsidized long-term care placements. A care manager or social worker through Vancouver Coastal Health can complete a needs assessment and place your parent on a waitlist for a subsidized bed. That process takes time, so many families begin it early while also exploring private-pay residences, which offer more immediate availability and a wider range of suite styles.

Geographically, Vancouver's memory care options tend to cluster in established residential neighbourhoods across the city, including areas on the west side and in the East Vancouver corridor, as well as in communities closer to Burnaby along the eastern boundary. Proximity to major hospitals like Vancouver General Hospital or St. Paul's Hospital can matter if your parent has complex medical needs alongside their cognitive condition. Many residences are also reachable by public transit, which makes a real difference for family members who visit frequently without a car. If your parent's social ties are rooted in a particular part of the city, keeping them geographically close to familiar surroundings and regular visitors can ease the emotional transition.

When comparing residences, look beyond the physical environment. Specialized memory care programming, staff-to-resident ratios, and the approach to dementia-specific behavioural support are the details that shape daily life most directly. Ask each community how they handle sundowning, wandering risk, and changes in care needs over time. A residence that can provide a higher level of care as the condition progresses spares your family from an upsetting move later on. Private-pay rates in Vancouver vary by care level and suite size, so comparing listings side by side and calling directly for current pricing is the most reliable approach.

If you are earlier in the planning journey, it is worth reading about Assisted Living and Retirement Homes in Vancouver, which may suit your parent's current needs before a dedicated memory care environment becomes necessary. Families who prefer to keep a parent at home longer can also explore Home Care options in the city.

Memory 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, publicly subsidized long-term care placements, which include most memory care beds, are arranged through your regional health authority and priced on an income-tested basis set by the province. Private-pay memory care residences operate separately and set their own monthly rates based on care level and suite type.

Frequently asked questions

How much does memory care in Vancouver cost per month?
Private-pay rates vary by care level, suite size, and the services included. There is no single figure that applies across all residences. Use the listings on this page to compare options, then call communities directly for current monthly rates.
What is the difference between memory care and assisted living in Vancouver?
Memory care offers a secure, dementia-specific environment with programming and staffing tailored to cognitive decline. Assisted living in Vancouver supports seniors who need help with daily tasks but do not require the same level of supervision or specialized dementia care.
Can my parent get a subsidized memory care bed in Vancouver?
Yes. Vancouver Coastal Health can assess your parent's care needs and place them on a waitlist for a publicly subsidized long-term care bed. Eligibility is based on assessed need. Income-tested supports such as Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement may also help with costs.
How do I arrange a tour or check availability at a Vancouver memory care residence?
Contact each residence directly using the phone number or inquiry form on their listing page. Ask about current availability, suite types, and whether a guided tour or virtual walkthrough is offered. Bringing a short list of questions about dementia programming makes the visit more productive.
What should I look for when visiting a memory care community in Vancouver?
Observe how staff interact with residents, how secure the environment is, and whether programming feels purposeful rather than passive. Ask how the team manages behavioural changes and whether care plans are updated as dementia progresses.

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