Independent Living
& Affordable Housing

• Affordable housing offers an unfurnished rental suite for people whose gross household income meets the income threshold established by the CMHC. There are no additional services provided.

• Independent living offers an unfurnished rental suite, lunch and dinner daily, weekly light housekeeping, and weekly laundering of linens. Some outings and programs may be available.

• Subsidized independent living offers the same freedom and amenities as independent living, at a lower cost for tenants who need a little help meeting monthly costs, and who qualify for the program.

Broadmead Care offers all three options through Nigel Living, at Nigel House in Saanich.

To be eligible to apply for independent living or affordable housing at Nigel Living, you must:

• Be able to live independently;
• Meet Canadian residency requirements;
• Provide proof of income that meets affordability criteria of BC Housing or CMHC;
• Be 55 years of age and over, or a veteran of any age; and,
• Provide references and financial information.

Nigel Living will be taking applications after January 15, 2025.

The cost of independent living at Broadmead Care is determined by income based on BC Housing and CMHC income threshold criteria. The monthly charge includes accommodation, two meals daily, light housekeeping and linen laundry weekly. Laundry machines are located on each floor, and are free for independent living tenants.

• Independent living suites range between $3,069.50 for a studio — $3469.50 for a one bedroom.
• Subsidized independent living suites are $2,298.79 per month for those who qualify.

Independent living is appropriate for people who are able to look after their own needs such as activities of daily living, medication management, finances, and so on. This option is suited to seniors age 55+ or veterans who wish to live in a community setting that provides lunch and dinner daily, light housekeeping and laundry assistance (linens only), and social opportunities, ensuring they can maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle while receiving the necessary support.

Both unfurnished studio and 1-bedroom suites are offered, equipped with a tea kitchen (refrigerator, sink, cabinets). Laundry facilities are located on each floor. Limited parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Small pets may be permitted on approval.

Nigel Living, owned and operated by Broadmead Care, offers ten unfurnished affordable housing suites, in studio and one-bedroom configurations. Affordable rental housing is for people whose gross household income meets the CMBC low-income threshold.

You can apply for affordable housing at Nigel Living directly with Broadmead Care link to application page.

Both studio and one-bedroom suites are offered, equipped with a full kitchen. Laundry facilities are located on each floor. Limited parking for both bicycles and cars are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Small pets may be permitted with prior approval.