Island Kare Home Support Services
981 Howard Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3T4
4.9(19 reviews)- Personal care
- Companionship
- Meal preparation
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
Island Kare Home Support Services is a home care agency in Nanaimo, British Columbia, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Google reviews and with an SCP Confidence Score of 60 out of 100. Last updated September 2026.
Pricing
Pricing
Typical in British Columbia: $22–$130/hrFrom British Columbia listings of this type that publish a rate. It isn't Island Kare Home Support Services's own price, so ask them for theirs.
Hourly rates depend on the care needed, the hours and the time of day. Ask for a written quote for your parent's schedule.
Google Reviews
See all reviews on Google4.919 Google reviews
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Google reviews.
Reviewers describe Island Kare's owners and caregivers as consistent, compassionate, and responsive, with one family praising Will and his team for helping their mother stay in her own home longer. Families say the agency organized care quickly, even on short notice, and kept them informed.
Most common praise
- Compassionate and consistent caregivers
- Responsive, caring owners
- Excellent communication throughout
- Helped parents stay home longer
Most recent reviews
Shannon Lord
2 months ago · via Google
We hired this care company on very short notice to provide support for close friends, and they exceeded our expectations in every way. From the beginning, they worked closely with us to ensure everything was organized, coordinated, and running smoothly. Their communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and we always felt informed and confident that our friends were receiving the care they needed. The staff were professional, compassionate, and consistent. Most importantly, our friends genuinely enjoyed the caregivers and felt comfortable and well supported. It was clear that the team truly cared about the people they were looking after and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and their needs were met. Finding reliable, compassionate care can be challenging, but this team made the experience stress-free and reassuring. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone I care about, and I would gladly use their services again in the future. Thank you for the outstanding care and support.
Amber Harris
2 months ago · via Google
They are an amazing and caring company. We have had government services and there is no comparison to Will and his team at Island kare . They go the extra mile and I highly recommend their services. Thank you for being so caring for my mother. You help to make her life and ours easier . Amber Harris
T Ford
9 months ago · via Google
Island Kare provided exceptional care for my elderly parents, each with very different needs, allowing them to stay in their own home longer than expected. The owners were kind, caring, and always responsive, and the care workers were consistent, reliable, proactive, and genuinely compassionate. They formed a real connection with my parents, who felt comfortable and supported by them. This gave our family great peace of mind, and I would highly recommend Island Kare to anyone seeking home care support for their loved ones. I really can’t recommend them enough we were so happy with their services.
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
About this agency
Island Kare Home Support Services provides in-home care services in Nanaimo and surrounding areas, including respite support, personal care, meal planning, and transportation assistance for seniors aging in place.
Its service area takes in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach in British Columbia. The team's mission is to provide dignity, respect, and high-quality in-home care services that help families maintain quality of life while aging in place.
The company offers respite support, companionship and social interaction, personal care and hygiene support, meal planning and food preparation, transportation and appointment services, and light housework and cleaning services.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
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Ideal For
- Seniors who want to remain in their own home with extra support
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- Families who need someone there around the clock
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What's included
Care services
- Respite support
- Companionship and social interaction
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Meal planning and food preparation
- Transportation and appointment services
- Light housework and cleaning services
Also good to know
- Serves Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach
- Free assessment available
- Aging in place focus
Confidence Score
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Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Island Kare Home Support Services an SCP Confidence Score of 60/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
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