PROVIDENCE LIVING
Redefining Seniors’ Care
We are a faith-based non-profit health care organization established by Providence Health Care in 2017 to redefine our collective expectation of seniors’ care in British Columbia.
Providence Living was formed from a deep desire to completely rethink and reimagine the experience of seniors and others in need of care, replacing care homes with genuine communities.
Providence Living respectfully acknowledges that we provide services on the unceded traditional lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and K’omoks nations.
ANSWERING THE CALL
Our History
More than a century ago there was a profound need for health care in Western Canada. A few answered the call, including six orders of Catholic Sisters from other parts of Canada.
Upon arriving here, they found that the need was greatest among the marginalized — racialized communities, people in poverty, people with disabilities and those unable to care for themselves. The Sisters knew that if they didn’t care for those most in need, no one would.
Today, our growing population of seniors requires our attention. While many seniors are independent and healthy, many others are in need of support. That’s why Providence Health Care, the organization founded by some of these remarkable pioneering Sisters, identified the need to create a new organization that focused solely on seniors’ care.
And, thus, Providence Living was born. Our modern-day mission is to redefine seniors care in BC.
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Latest News
Step into a meaningful career: Providence Living Job fair at Central City Lodge
Prospective job candidates are invited to a job fair at Central City Lodge for Providence Living on Thursday June 11, 2026 from 1pm to 4pm. This is a unique opportunity for candidates to apply, interview and potentially receive a conditional job offer, all on the same day. Whether you’re starting [...]
Providence Living announces retirement of President and CEO Mark Blandford
With respect and admiration, we would like to announce the upcoming retirement of President and CEO, Mark Blandford, effective July 31, 2026, following a distinguished and transformative period of leadership for Providence Living. “Under Mark’s leadership, Providence Living has emerged as a leading, innovative provider of seniors’ care services in [...]
Progress continues in Providence Living’s quest to redefine long-term care in the north
Prince George’s newest care village is one step closer to completion as the roof approaches the final stage of construction on Providence Living’s latest innovative home, Providence Living at The Rivers. This marks a major milestone for the new village, which will feature Providence Living’s groundbreaking new care model, Home [...]
Providence Living Appoints New Board Chair
Providence Living is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Horne as the new Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors, effective March 13, 2026. Previous Chair Tony Baena served in the position since July 2023 and Director since August 2018. He will [...]
Kittens Hold Court at Canada’s First Publicly Funded Long-term Care Home Based on the Concepts of a Dementia Village
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Canada’s first publicly funded long-term care home based on the concepts of a dementia village is celebrating Seniors Week by having kittens – literally but not figuratively, thank goodness. A recently formed partnership between Providence Living [...]
Construction begins on Prince George long-term care home
Seniors in Prince George will soon have access to more long-term care as construction starts on a new long-term care village. Learn more about our latest Prince George long-term care home, Providence Living at The Rivers. Providence Living at The Rivers. “Northern [...]
