Living at a VRS Retirement Community has many benefits, including an active and social atmosphere, daily services and on-site amenities, and fabulous food. With almost 50 years of experience raising standards for affordable retirement living in British Columbia, we’re focused on carrying this promise to our Seniors residences. Our eleven (and counting) communities offer premium living experiences, while each being unique in their own way.

Whether you love the peace and tranquillity of lakes and mountains, the breeze and openness of the ocean, the lush and rejuvenating nature of gardens, or the convenience and energy of a city, VRS Communities has a location that is perfect for you.

Lakes

If sitting over the shores of a calm lake and sipping coffee while the sun warms your face sounds like an ideal way to spend your retirement, VRS Communities has the perfect retirement community for you! 

Andover Terrace offers retirement living in Salmon Arm, BC. This community sits on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake. 

Charles Manor offers retirement living in Penticton, BC and is only a short walk away from Okanagan Lake.

Lakeside Gardens offers retirement living in Nanaimo, BC, on beautiful Vancouver Island. This community is located on the shores of Long Lake.

Shuswap Lodge in Salmon Arm, BC, overlooks Shuswap Lake, providing perfect views all day! This welcoming community feels like home and provides a vibrant atmosphere.

Sunshine Ridge offers retirement living in Osoyoos, BC. This premium choice for retirement living combines the natural beauty of the South Okanagan with the convenience of accessible amenities. Steps away from Osoyoos Lake makes this a perfect location for your senior loved one. 

Ocean

If feeling the ocean’s breeze on your face, smelling the faint aroma of salt water, and hearing the distant call of seagulls sounds like the perfect environment for your retirement, these VRS Communities are perfect for you!

Lakeside Gardens in Nanaimo, BC, is only a five minute drive from Departure Bay Beach, giving its residents the best of both worlds – lake and ocean!

Ross Place offers retirement living in Victoria, BC. This Vancouver Island community has a stunning ocean view, allowing for year-round enjoyment.

VRS Communities’ two locations for retirement living in White Rock, BC are ideal for the ocean lovers who still want quick access to the city. Sunnyside Manor and Pacific Carlton are only a five minute drive and a twenty minute walk from White Rock’s famous pier and boardwalk. Perfect for your ocean loving senior loved one.

Garden

If walking through lush gardens, listening to birds chirp and smelling delicate florals all day is something you love, VRS Communities has three locations for retirement living in British Columbia that would be perfect for you.

Our two White Rock locations, Sunnyside Manor and Pacific Carlton, are not only close to the ocean, but are surrounded by carefully manicured gardens. Our team creates the perfect balance of manor-style landscaping and whimsical gardens for our residents to enjoy. 

Orchard Gardens offers retirement living in Kelowna, BC. This community has stunning landscapes and gardens and is Kelowna’s best value for independent living, with premium on-site amenities and services! 

City

If you love nature but also want to be close to a city centre, coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping, VRS Communities has something for you as well!

Garneau Hall offers retirement living in Edmonton, Alberta! This community has a massive enclosed patio, creating the feeling of a private backyard, while being in the heart of Edmonton. Steps away from multiple public parks, coffee shops, and the University of Alberta, Garneau Hall is sure to tick all the boxes your city-loving loved one may have!

In British Columbia, Pacific Carlton and Sunnyside Manor offer premium retirement living in South Surrey. Close to public transportation, many great restaurants, and only one block away from Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, these locations truly provide the best of all-worlds!

VRS Communities has the perfect location for everyone! Click on the communities that interest you to connect with a location-specific representative and learn more. 

If you or your senior loved one are unsure and have more questions, or if you are ready to make the move into a premium, affordable, and safe retirement community, please contact us here!

If you’re looking for a seniors retirement community that offers a variety of recreational activities, we are here for you. Feel free to contact us to inquire if we offer assisted living services at any VRS location. Call 604-731-1020 to arrange a tour at one of VRS’s warm and friendly independent seniors communities.