Active Senior Living in Nanaimo
Origin at Longwood is Vancouver Island’s leading independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. Our active senior living community is nestled in the Longwood area of Nanaimo, British Columbia, near shopping, restaurants, and medical services. We are committed to creating an exciting and active lifestyle for our community members through engaging life enrichment programs, Club O™, Evergreen Salon and Spa™, and first-class care.
Origin at Longwood is located on the East Coast of Vancouver Island just off of Island Highway North. We are conveniently located by shops and activities, including Amsterdam Park, Oliver Woods Community Centre, and Nanaimo North Town Centre. Come experience the Origin Way for yourself at our award-winning community.
Life Enrichment

Fitness
A healthy life includes fitness – attend exercise programs or work one-on-one with a personal trainer.

Aqua Fit
Enjoy fun classes in our aqua-therapy, saltwater pool. After class, relax in our poolside sauna.

Dining
All of our healthy and delicious meals and snacks are chef-prepared with you in mind.

Game Room
We boast a diverse array of recreational activities and other fun pursuits to encourage healthy brain function!

Make a Difference
Our team members are driven by our common vision to make a difference in the lives of seniors. We combine decades of experience, training, and research to create completely unique retirement communities.
- Competitive Salary
- Mentorship and Education Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Excellent Benefits

Club O™
We invite people age 65 and older living in Nanaimo to take advantage of our amenities through Club O™. Attend programs, join us on trips, and use our community’s amenities. We’d love for you to join us!
- Fitness Classes & Personal Training
- Discounted Services at Evergreen Salon & Spa™
- Gourmet Dining & Pub Nights
- Exclusive Club O™ Events for Members