Frequently Asked Questions

Our Memory Living program offers compassionate support for residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, creating a place where they can feel safe, understood, and truly cared for. Our secure and calming spaces, including enclosed courtyards, gentle wayfinding cues, and reassuring monitoring, are designed to bring comfort and ease to daily life.

Through dynamic group events and meaningful one-on-one interactions, we nurture each person’s unique interests, strengths, and sense of self. Programs like music, art, and life story work help spark memories, encourage connection, and create heartfelt moments that bring warmth, joy, and familiarity to every day.

Respite care at Oakwood Manor offers stays of 30 days or more, giving loved ones access to care, meals, and activities while families know they are safe and supported.

Our palliative care program focuses on comfort, dignity, and meaningful time together. Residents receive attentive pain and symptom management, 24/7 nursing support, Doctor coordination, and spiritual preferences as needed, providing gentle daily care tailored to personal wishes. Families can come visit at any time, but there is no guest suite available.

The exact cost of private long-term care varies widely depending on the facility, the resident’s specific care needs, and the type of accommodation. In Victoria, BC, private pay long-term care typically ranges from around $8,000 to $15,000+ per month.

At Oakwood Manor, our price of $8600 is all-inclusive, covering meals, care, and activities. There are no additional costs.

In British Columbia, Assisted Living provides housing, hospitality, and some personal assistance (like help with meals, bathing, or medication) for seniors who can still live independently but need some support. Long-Term Care (also called residential care) offers 24-hour nursing and personal care for people with complex medical needs or significant physical or cognitive challenges. In short, assisted living supports semi-independent living, while long-term care provides full-time medical and personal care.

Assisted Living: Supports daily activities like bathing, dressing, and meals while promoting independence in private or semi-private suites.

Long-Term Care: Provides 24-hour support for seniors with health, mobility or cognitive challenges, including nursing care, personal care, and medication management. Residents also enjoy social programs, activities, and communal meals to stay engaged and connected.

Nursing Homes: Focused primarily on full-time medical and personal care for residents with complex health needs, with less emphasis on independent living or social activities.

Funded long-term care is publicly subsidized through the health authority and offered based on assessed need and availability, which can result in longer wait times and limited choice of location or room type. Private long-term care, on the other hand, is paid for out of pocket and allows families to move in sooner, choose their preferred community, and enjoy more flexibility, enhanced services, and a more personalized living experience. It can also offer a higher level of care and better quality food, making it a good option in the early stages of dementia while waiting for funded placement, which can often have a long wait list.

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All meals are chef-prepared and guided by a certified dietitian. Menus are seasonal, resident-inspired, and adapted for dietary needs such as diabetes, dysphagia, or reduced sodium. Meals are a culinary experience as they are served homestyle on real dishes, shared around a table to encourage connection and community.

Our daily programs focus on keeping residents active, engaged and connected. Residents enjoy fitness classes, walking groups, gardening, music therapy, trivia, and themed events. Programs are adapted to individual abilities and interests.

We provide companion programs, social groups, family video calls, and spiritual care. Staff are trained to recognize and support emotional needs, so residents always feel supported and part of the community.

Residents at Oakwood Manor stay active, engaged, and connected through fitness classes, walking groups, gardening, music therapy, trivia, and themed events. Social groups, companion programs, family video calls, and spiritual support ensure meaningful connections and emotional well-being every day.

Yes, absolutely. Families are active care partners, joining in regular care conferences and decision-making so care always reflects what matters most to your loved one.

Our care teams engage residents and families in thoughtful conversations about future care wishes, including advance directives and end-of-life preferences. These discussions help ensure care aligns with the resident’s values and choices.