Nanaimo retirement residence Origin Active Lifestyle Communities

Origin at Longwood

Retirement living in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

  • Independent living
  • Assisted living
  • Memory care
  • Respite stays

Photos of Origin at Longwood are on the residence’s website.

Overview

About Origin at Longwood

Origin at Longwood puts a saltwater aquatherapy pool and fitness studio on the list of reasons to leave your suite. Located on Oliver Road near Oliver Woods Community Centre, it advertises independent living, assisted living, memory care and short stays. The theatre, pub and salon add social options. Ask how each care level operates in practice; a broad menu of services is most useful when it matches your particular needs.

What to explore on a visit

  • See the suites in person

    Get a sense of the size, layout and lighting that feel right for you.

  • Ask what the monthly fee includes

    Learn about what's covered and what's available as an extra.

  • Spend time in the shared spaces

    Experience the dining room, lounge and outdoor areas.

Living options

Services advertised
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite stays
Suites and pricing
Origin at Longwood didn’t publish a starting rate when we researched it. Ask for a written quote based on your suite and care needs, including anything charged separately.

These labels describe what Origin Active Lifestyle Communities advertises, and they vary by province. Separate housing and care options can need different assessments or applications, so confirm which would apply to you.

Life here

  • Saltwater aquatherapy pool
  • Fitness studio
  • Theatre
  • Pub
  • Salon and spa

Around Nanaimo

6205 Oliver Road
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T1

Nanaimo’s waterfront and harbour.

Explore the city guide

A working harbour, waterfront paths and inland lakes give Nanaimo several versions of retirement living. The right address matters more than the postcard.

Retiring in Nanaimo

Photo: Nanaimo Waterfront.jpg by Masterhatch, Public domain. Cropped.

Researched September 13, 2026.

Sources

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