Eldercare Foundation commits $2 million to support two new long-term care homes
Island Health is building the facilities. Eldercare Foundation will make them feel like home.
There simply aren’t enough long-term care spaces in British Columbia to meet the needs of our growing senior population. That’s why it’s welcome news that Island Health, in partnership with the Province of BC, is developing two new long-term care homes—one in Lantzville and one in Royal Bay located in Colwood. The Lantzville location officially broke ground on September 21, 2026, with Royal Bay expected to follow shortly after.
Slated to open in 2029, the two homes will provide 560 new spaces for older adults, helping more Island seniors receive care closer to friends, family and community.
Eldercare Foundation has committed $2 million – $1 million for each new home – and is working to raise an additional $1 million to help create welcoming spaces where residents can continue to experience dignity, purpose and connection.
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Our 2025-2026 Annual Report is here!
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Learn about how donors like you have helped Island seniors, with a snapshot of some of our shared successes over the past year.
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Eldercare Foundation has been seeing increased interest and need for resources and education for caregivers. That’s why we are offering Supporting Family Caregivers Through Burnout with Compassion and Resilience; a new series focused on providing emotional and practical support to those who take on this important work. Offered monthly, each session offers both a facilitated group discussion and activities, followed by optional booked one-on-one sessions with Lycia Rodrigues, a registered clinical counsellor with more than 15 years specializing in working with caregivers.
Registration for this series is free, thanks to Eldercare Foundation donors. Next sessions run on November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 5, and April 2.
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Healthy Skin Starts Here: Simple Skin and Wound Care for Everyday Life
October 23,
10 a.m. - noon
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Healthy skin plays an important role in protecting the body, maintaining comfort, and supporting overall well-being. As we age, skin naturally becomes thinner, drier, and more vulnerable to injury, but many common skin problems can be prevented with simple daily habits. Whether you are caring for yourself, a spouse, a family member, or someone you support, you’ll gain practical strategies to help maintain healthy skin and reduce the risk of wounds before they happen.
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Palliative Care in the Community: Supporting Quality of Life Close to Home
October 28, 1-3 p.m.
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Palliative care plays an important role in supporting individuals living with serious illness and the people who care for them. This session explores how palliative care can be delivered in community settings through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that focuses on quality of life, symptom management, and personalized care. Attendees will learn how community palliative care helps individuals remain comfortable, supported, and connected to what matters most to them.
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The Yakimovich Wellness Centre is located in the Hillside Seniors Health Centre at 1454 Hillside Avenue in Victoria, BC. All sessions are free, but please pre-register by visiting the individual session online, emailing events@eldercarefoundation.org or
call 250-370-5609.
| Check out our new PRINT schedule for Yakimovich Wellness Centre events! Grab one at your local library or community centre! You can also request a mailed print schedule by calling 250-370-5609 or emailing events@eldercarefoundation.org or you can download your own copy here. |
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Coming Soon!
Believe it or not, the festive season will be here before you know it. Get a head start on the holidays - check out some of what Eldercare is doing to make the season bright:
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We have two sessions, one to MAKE holiday cards for seniors in care and one to WRITE holiday cards for seniors in care. Can you join us? It's free, all supplies provided and YES, there will be cookies. Register below:
Share the Joy: A Holiday Card Making Workshop
December 1, 10 a.m - noon
Share the Joy: A Holiday Card Writing Workshop
December 3, 1- 3 p.m.
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Once again, we are partnering with London Drugs to help make the holidays bright for seniors in long-term care. For those who don't have any family, the holidays can be tough. Thanks to London Drugs, the Stocking Stuffers for Seniors program helps seniors in need at The Gorge ALC unit, Glengarry, Aberdeen and The Summit Long-Term Care Homes. Just visit the London Drugs at Harris Green (911 Yates Street, in Victoria) starting November 12, take a tag off their tree and return the purchased items by December 8. Thanks to London Drugs for spearheding this, and to everyone who supports this great initiative!
- Can't make it to London Drugs to participate? Check out our online giving cart at the link below to support holiday gifts for a senior in need.
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