Nanaimo & the Central Island · Personal Care
Personal Care at Home in Nanaimo, BC
Home is where the routines are: the chair by the window, the morning coffee, the way the kitchen is arranged. When getting in and out of the shower or doing up buttons becomes harder, it doesn’t mean all of that has to change.
Personal care provides respectful, hands-on help with the specific everyday activities that have become difficult — based on an assessment of what the person can do, how they like things done, and what support they actually need.
Request a free in-home assessment. Our team will contact you to arrange a suitable time. Care services and pricing are agreed separately.
Signs extra help could make sense
Families and individuals often notice small changes first. For example:
- Showering has started to feel risky, so it happens less often than it used to
- Getting dressed takes much longer, or certain clothes are avoided because of buttons or zips
- Moving from bed to chair, or getting up from the toilet, now needs a steady hand
- A partner has been helping with bathing, and it’s becoming physically hard for them
- Meals are skipped because eating has become tiring or awkward
- The person wants to stay at home and keep their routines, with the right help in place
Activities personal care can include
Only the activities identified in the assessment are included, done the way the person prefers:
Bathing and showering
Support getting in and out, washing, and drying, with privacy respected throughout.
Dressing and grooming
Choosing clothes, dressing, hair care, shaving and other personal grooming.
Toileting
Discreet assistance with toileting and continence routines.
Mobility and transfers
Help moving around the home and between bed, chair and toilet, following any existing guidance.
Eating assistance
Support with eating and drinking at a comfortable pace.
Keeping to familiar routines
Care timed to fit the person’s day rather than the other way round.
Personal Care is $65 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum.
Personal care across Nanaimo and the Central Island
Explore personal care built around familiar daily routines in Nanaimo and nearby Central Island communities.
Departure Bay & Hammond Bay
Assessed help with bathing, dressing and grooming, planned around the person’s usual routine.
North Nanaimo & Dover Bay
Respectful personal care and mobility assistance at home, where assessed and included in the agreed plan.
South Nanaimo & Cedar
Practical help with personal routines and mobility during recovery at home after a hospital stay.
Parksville & Qualicum Beach
Scheduled personal care visits built around bathing, dressing, grooming and familiar daily routines.
Personal care after a stay at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH)
Coming home after a stay at NRGH can make washing, dressing and moving around the house harder for a while. Assessed, non-clinical personal care can help with those everyday routines as strength returns.
Discharge instructions and clinical follow-up stay with the person’s hospital and healthcare team; FeatherKeep is an independent private provider.
Who personal care is for
- Older adults who want to remain at home but need physical help with some daily activities
- People living with reduced mobility or a long-term condition affecting everyday tasks
- Couples where one partner can no longer safely provide hands-on help alone
- Anyone whose needs have changed and who wants support that adjusts with them
Assessment first, assumptions never
Two people with the same diagnosis can need very different help. The Care Assessment looks at the person’s abilities, routines, preferences, home environment, any existing guidance from their healthcare team, and the level of assistance each activity requires.
That shapes a Care Plan you approve, and we match a care worker who meets its requirements. Where possible, continuity and familiarity are considered when matching and coordinating ongoing support. As needs change, the plan is reviewed rather than left to drift.
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Request Support
Tell us which daily activities have become harder.
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Care Assessment
We look at abilities, routines, preferences, the home and existing guidance.
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Care Plan and price
You see exactly which activities are covered and what it costs.
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Matching and care
An appropriately qualified care worker is matched and support begins.
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Review
We follow up and adjust as needs change.
Personal care is not nursing
Personal care is non-clinical hands-on support with daily living activities.
It does not include nursing, wound care, medication administration, clinical monitoring or medical treatment. Those remain with the person’s healthcare providers.
Personal care in Nanaimo and nearby
Care workers are currently available in Nanaimo. We also accept requests in Parksville and Qualicum Beach, subject to local worker availability. All care is subject to assessment and a suitable local worker match.
Every home is different — some have stairs, split levels or a bathroom that isn’t set up for easier access. The assessment looks at the person’s actual home when planning how support is given.
Families may choose private home support alongside publicly funded services when additional individualized support is needed. FeatherKeep is a private provider; we don’t decide who is eligible for publicly funded care, and arranging support with us doesn’t change that eligibility.
Personal care in Nanaimo: questions families ask
Can someone help with showering and getting dressed?
Yes, when these activities are included in the assessed Care Plan. Care is given respectfully, with the person’s privacy and preferences in mind.
How do you decide what personal care is needed?
Through a Care Assessment covering the person’s abilities, routines, preferences, home environment, existing guidance and the level of help each activity needs.
What if needs change over time?
The Care Plan is reviewed and can be updated. Changes are discussed with you and approved before they take effect.
Is personal care the same as nursing?
No. Personal care is non-clinical help with daily activities. It doesn’t include nursing, wound care, medication administration or clinical monitoring.
How much does personal care cost?
$65 per hour, with a 2-hour minimum. You see the full price in the Care Plan before approving it.
Can personal care be combined with companionship or household help?
Yes. One Care Plan can include several types of support, each based on assessment.
Who provides the care?
A care worker who meets the requirements for the activities in the Care Plan. Only eligible workers can be matched.
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Tell us which everyday activities have become difficult. Someone from the Care Team will be in touch about next steps. Or call 604-916-0259 · admin@featherkeep.com
Your care needs, schedule, price and suitable local worker are confirmed before support begins.