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Senior Specific - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program

Various services related to seniors' transportation needs and concerns in the West Kootenay areamore info

Address / Contact Info
805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2N8
Seniors Transportation Program: (778) 463-5247
Kootenay Seniors Office: (250) 352-2708
Fax: (250) 352-7087
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Kootenay United Drivers Program

Provides transportation to senior residents of the West Kootenay region.more info

Address / Contact Info
Castlegar Community Services
1695 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J1
Coordinator: (250) 365-2104 Ext 225
Fax: (250) 365-2154
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Lake View Village

Supportive Housing with a total of 90 Units. Private-pay assisted living available. A pet friendly facility. more info

Address / Contact Info
1020 7th Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0A2
Office: (250) 352-0051
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Lakeside Place

Independent Living for low income Seniors and Persons with Disabilitiesmore info

Address / Contact Info
805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 3N7
Nelson CARES Office: (250) 352-6011
Fax: (250) 352-9855
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Learning In Retirement - Nelson

Offers 50+ (and not employed full-time) opportunities to explore interests by providing a diverse program of speakers, courses and other activities for members. more info

Address / Contact Info
Selkirk College, Silver King Campus
2001 Silver King Road
, Nelson, V1L 1C8
Silver King C.E. Enrollment: (250) 354-3220
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Lifeline Canada: Medical Alert Service

Personal emergency response units are available to rent for those who live alone, have a chronic health problem or a physical disability.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Contact: (250) 364-2524
Inquiries: 1-888-533-6604
Customer Support: 1-800-387-1215
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Mountain Lake Seniors Commumity - Assisted Living

Facility includes 29 subsidized and 11 unsubsidized Assisted Living Units as well as 92 Long Term Care units.more info

Address / Contact Info
908 Eleventh Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Mountain Lake Office: (250) 352-2600
Home Health Central Access/Intake: 1-800-707-8550
Nelson Home Health Office: (250) 352-1401
Mountain Lake Fax: (250) 352-2665
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Mountain Lake Seniors' Community - Long Term Care

A Residential Care Facility for those requiring 24 /7 complex care as well as some Assisted Living units. more info

Address / Contact Info
908 Eleventh Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 3R2
Mountain Lake Office: (250) 352-2600
Home Health Central Access/Intake: 1-800-707-8550
Nelson Home Health Office: (250) 352-1401
Mountain Lake Fax: (250) 352-2665
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Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service

Bus service travels from Kaslo thru Nelson, Castlegar & the Boundary to Vancouver & return twice a week and from Kaslo thru Nelson and Salmo to Calgary & return once a week. more info

Address / Contact Info
Mike Hathaway: (778) 382-7729
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Nelson and Area Hospice

Hospice palliative care is for anyone facing life-threatening illness.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson and District Hospice Society
102B - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Phone: (250) 352-2337
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