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Community overview

Origin at Longwood is an active senior living community at 6205 Oliver Road in the Longwood area of Nanaimo, British Columbia, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Respite care offers short-term stays for people considering a permanent move, and Origin at Home provides in-home care and support for seniors who are not ready to move. The community is accredited by Accreditation Canada and has amenities that include a saltwater therapy pool, a fitness studio and gym, a movie theatre, a pub and a salon and spa.

Search description

Origin at Longwood is a Nanaimo, BC community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care, with a pool and spa.

Care & support

Assisted living offers personal care for seniors who want to stay independent while receiving help with activities of daily living, including a personalized care plan and medication reminders.

Care & support

Memory care provides engaging care in a supportive and safe environment for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

Care & support

Safety features include controlled building entrances, personal and in-suite emergency response systems, heat and smoke detectors, non-slip flooring and 24-hour caregiver staffing.

Rooms & living spaces

Suite types include one-bedroom, one-bedroom with den, two-bedroom and Mews suites, all overlooking the grounds.

Rooms & living spaces

Assisted living suites are one- or two-bedroom apartments with large windows and natural light, a personal kitchenette, a private bathroom and cable television.

Rooms & living spaces

Independent living suites are private and maintenance-free, with a 24-hour concierge.

Everyday life

Assisted living services include three meals a day, weekly housekeeping, laundry services and transportation to appointments.

Dining & meals

Meals and snacks are chef-prepared, made from scratch and approved by a Red Seal chef and the dining team. Residents can also use on-site restaurants and the Rusty Mackerel Pub.

Activities & connection

Activities are shaped by residents' feedback and include fitness programs with a personal trainer, aqua fit classes, trivia and word games, and trips to events outside the community.

Activities & connection

An art studio, craft kitchen and greenhouse offer classes from beginner to advanced levels.

Shared spaces & amenities

Fitness amenities include a gym and movement studio and a saltwater therapy pool with a poolside sauna.

Shared spaces & amenities

Other amenities include a movie theatre, the Evergreen Salon and Spa, and a game room stocked with board games, puzzles, computers and a billiards table.

Location & getting around

The community is on the east coast of Vancouver Island just off Island Highway North, close to Amsterdam Park, Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanaimo North Town Centre.