Prioritizing your quality of living

Lakeside Gardens is proudly owned and operated by VRS Communities Society, a non-profit organization with a 50 year reputation of providing inclusive services and housing. Our lively residence is located in Nanaimo, BC, and offers 6 studios, 113 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom private independent and assisted living suites. The caring staff, friendly residents and wonderful amenities will make you feel instantly at home. Lakeside Gardens is a seniors living community that has all of the ingredients to make your retirement living easy, safe and supported.

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Our Mission

To continue providing innovative opportunities for people with disabilities and seniors to enable independence and participation in the community.

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Our Vision

Where individuals have the choice to live in their community.

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Our Values

Respect, Dignity, Worth of the Person, Integrity, Importance of Human, Relationships, Advocacy & Inclusion, Competence & Professionalism Excellence, Accountability, and Individual Choice.

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About VRS Communities Society

VRS Communities Society has been creating housing solutions and services for clients in British Columbia for almost 50 years. Our story is one rooted in integrity, perseverance and inspiration. Beginning our journey as a non-profit serving persons with disabilities we now proudly serve thousands of individuals throughout the province including seniors and families. At VRS we believe in building communities where everyone experiences belonging, growth and independence. A non-profit with a true business model, we answer to you not shareholders. Our clients will always come first, above all else, and continue to be our purpose and investment to this important work.

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A message from Ken Fraser

Executive Director, VRS Communities

For nearly five decades, VRS Communities has been raising affordable living standards across British Columbia and Alberta, and we’re focused on carrying this commitment through to our seniors residences. VRS Seniors Living has a new approach and a strong commitment to honouring our seniors—what they want, what they need, and most importantly, how they want to live.

As a non-profit organization, we reinvest every dollar into enhancing our residents’ quality of life. We are committed to finding innovative ways to improve seniors’ lives, listening closely to our residents and their families, and ensuring their voices shape everything we do. This approach ensures that we not only meet but consistently exceed expectations. We are unwavering in our commitment to creating an exceptional living experience that puts our residents at the center of everything we do. At VRS Seniors Living, our promise is simple: we are here to support you, respect you, and help you thrive.

Meet your VRS Seniors Living team

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Andrew Trinder

Director, Senior Living

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Andrew Hull

Director, Property & Project Management