The population of people who have become homeless is aging and Cool Aid is a leader in supportive, seniors housing with several apartment buildings for 55+. Our tenants enjoy healthy meals, activities and opportunities for health care. FairWay Woods in Langford was highlighted by the federal government as an example of best practice for housing marginalized seniors.
This property demonstrates a new housing model which provides a lower level of support for tenants who have been doing well elsewhere and are ready to move on. System-wide, this allows Cool Aid to ensure apartments with high levels of support are available for those who are homeless and need it most, while encouraging tenants doing better to continue to move forward in their lives.
Affordable Seniors Housing
3207 Quadra Street, Victoria
FairWay Woods in Langford was Cool Aid’s first 55+ building and immediately earned federal government kudos as best practice housing for seniors who have been homeless who need extra support. Here we provide a full spectrum of services, including life skills like cooking, medication monitoring, volunteer opportunities, regular tenant meetings, organized outings and internal social gatherings.
Seniors Supportive Housing
597 Goldstream Avenue, Langford
Hillside Terrace assisted living provides additional support for seniors with special medical needs, including home care, nursing and counselling. The building has many accessible suites designed specifically for people in wheelchairs and strollers, or with mobility challenges, and features a large outdoor terrace for socializing.
Assisted Living for Seniors
1460 Hillside Avenue, Victoria
Mount Edwards provides a calm environment and healthy meals for 78 seniors who need affordable homes and light support services. The building was improved and expanded to its third floor in 2019, providing 15 more affordable apartments for seniors, and is ideally located near downtown, Pioneer Square historic park and the Cook Street Village in Fairfield. Mount Edwards is well staffed 24/7 and a Neighbourhood Clean Team is operated by tenant volunteers.
Seniors Supportive Housing
1002 Vancouver Street, Victoria
Olympic Vista demonstrates how a building constructed from modules made off-site can be assembled into a beautiful property. It is part of a landmark “community of care”, which includes neighbouring apartments operated by Baptist Housing and the District of Saanich. Olympic Vista is conveniently located on a frequent bus route near Uptown Mall. Like other 55+ properties, tenants enjoy nutritious meals, activities and health services on site.
Seniors Supportive Apartments
3806 Carey Road, Victoria
"In January, I celebrated six years of recovery. I’m in a stable relationship, have my own bachelor suite and am working with the window washing company Men in Kilts. "
Michael, Recovered Addict
