Victoria, British Columbia
The Wellesley
2800 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8T 2E5
- Location
- Victoria, BC
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- Profile published
About this community
The Wellesley in Victoria offers Independent Living for people who need little to no help with everyday tasks, and Assisted Living for residents who can care for themselves but want help with day-to-day tasks. Assisted Living support is provided by a third-party care team. The community brings both care settings together with an onsite dining room and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, including a garden lounge and rooftop patios.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for The Wellesley. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with The Wellesley.
Care & support
Independent Living is intended for seniors who need little to no help with daily tasks and want to leave yard or property upkeep behind. Assisted Living is for residents who can care for themselves but need extra help; the community welcomes people who use a cane, walker or wheelchair if they can reach a bed or chair without assistance.
For Assisted Living, the third-party care team can help with medication management, dressing and undressing, bathing or showering, and personal hygiene. The community also says staff can provide housekeeping, laundry and meal services as needed.
A 24/7 emergency response system is available, with access to nursing assistance when needed.
Rooms & living spaces
Suite choices include studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. The community describes full kitchens, in-suite air conditioning and large windows.
Assisted Living suite features listed by the community include kitchenettes, accessible bathrooms, balconies and ensuite bathrooms.
Everyday life
An on-site guest suite is available for visiting friends and family. Contact The Wellesley for booking arrangements. Resident and family meetings are also offered.
Building entrances and exits use code or key access. The community also describes security cameras in common areas, parking lots and exits, along with nightly on-site security checks.
Dining & meals
Meals are prepared onsite each day, and breads, pastries, soups and desserts are made in-house. Dinner is included, with flexible meal packages available. Friends and family are welcome to join residents for a meal.
Activities & connection
Activities include baking, bingo, bridge, computer education and games, exercise and walking groups, gardening, lectures, lunch outings and weekly happy hour. Musical entertainment, religious services and seasonal celebrations are also listed.
Shared spaces & amenities
The community has a movie theatre, hair salon, fitness room and full-size billiards table. A woodworking shop is available for residents interested in building, repairing or creating.
Shared outdoor and garden spaces include an inner courtyard, two rooftop patios and a Zen garden. The garden lounge lobby is described as greenhouse-style.
Accessibility
An elevator serves every floor. Many suites have walk-in showers with grab bars.
Location & getting around
The Wellesley is centrally located in Victoria, away from the downtown bustle. The community describes shopping centres, grocery stores, restaurants, banks, pharmacies and essential services as about five minutes away.
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Community FAQs
These answers summarize published source information. Confirm what matters for your situation directly.
Are publicly subsidized and private-pay units both available?
The community describes both publicly subsidized and private-pay units. Contact The Wellesley for current costs, eligibility and availability.
Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact The Wellesley. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
