• Nutritious meals
• Housekeeping services
• Laundry services
• 24 hour emergency response system
• Social and recreational programs
• Scheduled transportation
• Snacks and refreshments

• Bathing
• Grooming
• Eating
• Mobilization
• Dressing
• Personal hygiene
• Administration/Monitoring of medications

Admittance Criteria
Generally speaking, representatives from Interior Health Authority and BC Housing’ use the following criteria to screen assisted living applicants for acceptance into the program:

• Applicants must require a combination of accommodation, hospitality services, and personal care services.
• Applicants must be able to make decisions on their own behalf or have assistance to do so (e.g. A spouse living with them).
• Applicants must be able to respond appropriately if there is an emergency.

Residents are considered to be unsuitable for an assisted living residence when they no longer meet the prerequisites listed above, or if their needs exceed the level of services provided in the assisted living residence.

Fee Structure
Assisted living housing, hospitality and services are purchased for one inclusive monthly fee, which is either paid in full by the resident or subsidized by the Independent Living BC (ILBC) Assisted Living program.

Core Principals
All seniors, regardless of their age, deserve the opportunity to live independently, enjoy the freedom of retirement and maintain their ties with friends and family. For many, this means the choice to end spending time and money maintaining their private residence and letting someone else take on those responsibilities.

With the freedom to do what they want – when they want – many seniors enjoy new activities, regain interest in hobbies and spend more time with loved ones. And, with the support of Golden Life Management’s hospitality and personalized support services, they can feel secure knowing that their needs will be met if their circumstances change.

Housing, Hospitality and Services
Independent living delivers housing and hospitality programs that focus on accessibility, safety, convenience and support services that continue to enhance residents’ independence.

Hospitality services include:

• Nutritious meals
• Housekeeping services
• Laundry services, on request
• Social and recreational activities
• Scheduled transportation
• Snacks and refreshments

Our communities provide charming studios and one- and two-bedroom suites that offer the following features:
• A bright, comfortable kitchen ready for your personal touch
• A spacious 3-piece bathroom that incorporates useful storage and supportive features such as a raised toilet, grab bars and a large walk-in shower with a bench
• Covered balconies
• A large walk-in storage room
• Individually controlled heat and air-conditioning
• All utilities, including electricity, heat, air-conditioning, water, sewer and garbage
• A 24-hour emergency monitoring service
• A fire alarm system that features strobe lights to alert the hearing impaired

Admittance Criteria
Independent living housing and services are available to all seniors and do not require fulfillment of any admittance criteria.

Fee Structure
Independent living suites are rented on a monthly basis. Costs may vary depending on the type of suite you want and the level of services you require. Please contact the community manager at your village of interest and they can provide you with details.

Neither the life lease purchase nor the monthly fees are government funded.

• Medication monitoring
• Bathing assistance
• Grooming and dressing support
• Mobility assistance
• Eating assistance
• Special meal preparation
• Tray service to your room
• Linen and personal laundry service
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy

The aging process in itself is neither an illness nor a medical condition. The social model accepts and adapts to the individual’s functional abilities, personal desires, life experiences, and health needs, respects individual differences, promotes individual choice and focuses on strength and wellness.

In the social model, residents are treated as people, not as patients. At Golden Life, staff take the time to know their residents. They support resident’s choices for all services, care options and other functions of daily life. They encourage the independence of residents as respected individuals within the community of care.

• Friendly staff serve a choice of delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals to tempt every appetite
• Each month an inviting buffet is served to celebrate holidays and special occasions
• Special meal requirements may be accommodated
• Tray service to your room is available
• Coffee, tea and snacks are available on a self-serve basis in the coffee room
• Your guests are welcome to join you for all meals

And, should you want to organize a larger meal or group event, our activity rooms feature a full-sized stove and fridge and provide lots of space where many helping hands can work together.