St. Francis Manor is a small, friendly, caring home by the sea. The food is delicious and is…read morehome-cooked, unlike almost every other place out there. If your family member requires personal or medication care, an Island Health case manager can request service and a care aide to come into St. Francis Manor to provide the help. St. Francis is much cheaper than a private, long-term care facility and about the same price as an assisted living facility. The bonus is that because it is small, the staff know their residents much better and are all very kind. When my mother in law was living here, Carol Ann and Gerard (owners) went out of their way to assist her in emergency situations, quite a number of times. I work in the health care field so I know that other facilities simply would not have provided the individualized care that she received.

From the owner: Saint Francis Manor by the Sea has spectacular waterfront views on Dallas road! It is a fully…read morerenovated retirement home that offers quality service in a friendly atmosphere. This family owned and operated home has been serving seniors for over 15 years. There are three nutritious meals a day and housekeeping and laundry services are provided. Full time accommodations or respite visits are available.

the majority of the food in the "dining room" is more like cafeteria fare despite their boasting of…read morefine dining poorly managed at the top slow to respond to any requests still have not returned my deposit so I have to go to the Tenancy board to enforce it would recommend avoiding this place when I first moved there it was better but it really went downhill causing me to move elsewhere

From the owner: At Carlton House, your time is your own and the toughest part of your day is deciding how to spend…read moreit. We do our best to ensure that there's always something for you to do and ultimately, we value your freedom as much as you do. Whether you want to further your education by attending our in-house lectures, join our walking club as we explore scenic look-outs across town, or relax in our library with a good book, you're welcome to do it here. We provide an all-inclusive package of services that enables you to live an active and healthy lifestyle. We take care of the details so you don't have to: - Three daily meals, prepared by our highly-skilled and creative chefs. - Weekly housekeeping and bed linen service. - An extensive and varied leisure program focusing on social, intellectual and recreational opportunities. - Personalized transportation to appointments and shopping. - 24-hour emergency call bell monitoring and on-site security. - Daily "good morning" check-in program. - Compl

I have a family member with an acquired brain injury residing at Beacon Villa. The staff are caring…read moreand conscientious. The management have been extremely professional and helpful. The residence is clean. The meals are excellent. No negative comments. I am happy my brother is living in such a safe and caring environment!

My aunt lived here and our family loved visiting. She felt safe, comfortable, and maintained her…read moredignity and freedom. The staff truly cared about her wellbeing. Wonderful place.

I totally agree with Greg S. We are in a similar situation. The people at The Cherish have held…read moreback money from our deposit claiming that we were to pay for damages done to the apartment. We did no such damages, as a matter of fact, we have pictures showing otherwise and they still won't budge. We were told that the apartment would be completely painted before we moved in, which it was not, as a matter of fact, we showed them, upon our moving out, that the walls still had the drywall dust from 8 months earlier. They also charged us for 3 hours of cleaning fees, after we spent more than a day cleaning before leaving. There was no way in this world it would have taken an additional 3 hours to clean this tiny apartment, plus the so called mandatory "Sanitation" fee of $250! My suggestion to anyone looking for a place to rent for their senior parents, etc. Look somewhere else first or if you have to rent there, make sure you take a ton of photos before you move anything in and MAKE SURE THE WALK THROUGH, both before and after is well documented! And make sure you have more than 1 person with you while you are inspecting it. I have sent emails several times and they will not even answer them. What they tell you before you sign the contract is not the same as what you get...goes to proof somethings are just too good to believe. Be very careful with this place. A big disappointment in "trust". PS there are a lot of complaints about the meals.

A retirement community for people aged 50+. Homes are privately owned and do not follow a "cookie…read morecutter" style, when compared to similar communities, such as Craig Bay Estates in Parksville. There are many common amenities, including a semi-private golf course, clubhouse, tennis courts, pool, wood shop, and craft room with kiln. The community is gated and security needs to be notified of guest arrivals and departures. Only 2 people and one dog/cat are allowed per home, but guests may stay for up to 30 days. Many homes have lovely views of Salt Spring Island, or of the golf course. Unfortunately, the private docks and marina were damaged in a storm and have been removed. There is a boat and RV storage yard and boats can be launched nearby at the Cowichan Bay Marina. There are over 40 clubs and groups to join, including Wine Club, Hiking Club, Bridge Club, and Bible Babes. It is a very WASPy community with very few members of ethnic minorities. Potential buyers should be aware that they will need to adhere to strict community standards for landscaping, maintenance, and quiet hours, or face being reported to the strata council. Also, permission must be obtained before making major changes to private properties (e.g. installing gates or jacuzzis. All things said, if you're content to live by the rules, it's a very nice place to retire.

This community is for age 50+ people, and offers so many great things, like the ocean on one side,…read moreand a superb golf course on the other. As it is a private community, you can travel within it on golf carts, and head down to it's private marina, or RV/boat storage yard, or right up to the first tee or tennis courts without even getting in your car! The owners are friendly, there is a big social community here, and it is simply the best place in Canada to live or retire, especially as the climate is the best in the country. I have loved my time here so far, and feel I have found the best place in the country to live.