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The food was great. My loved one was on a limited income, and it was amazing. We picked this community because, it was closer to our home, the manager was awesome, and it's a smaller community. They know...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Centrally located in downtown Nanaimo B.C., Oak Tree Manor is a 61 room family owned, independent living seniors residence. Our focus is on providing a friendly, supportive, fun atmosphere at affordable pricing. Satisfying home-cooked food, a vibrant recreation and activity program, spectacular...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Mother moved to Duncan Manor from another Seniors complex because Duncan Manor had meal options. At Duncan Manor she had her own kitchen but when she did not want to cook she had the option of eating in the...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Kenneth Park! We are situated in the heart of downtown Duncan, an Age-Friendly designated city in beautiful British Columbia. Shops, restaurants and other conveniences abound! We offer luxury condos that truly allow for one to age in place. If you desire to have access to personalized...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Oak Tree Manor in Nanaimo, BC

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My Dad and his partner are very happy at "Oak Tree". They are both self sufficient and delighted they don't have to cook or clean. The neighbourhood has a park with benches and playground in case visitors come with young children. Beautiful giant deck with views of the ocean.

Duncan Manor

4.6
Not sure what the person below is thinking but this place has really turned around over the years, the staff and the manager are absolutely amazing, striving to make Duncan Manor a better place and going above and beyond and doing excellent jobs.The kitchen has really turned around for the ...
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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Oak Tree Manor, Dovehill House and Duncan Manor are the top rated independent living facilities near Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. See the full list.

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