a different +55 strata building
Minton House is a +55 strata building (strata plan 3631) where seniors can buy or rent their suite from private owners.
It includes a total of 26 suites, 21 with one bedroom, 5 with two bedrooms, ranging from approximately 560 to 925 square feet. Every suite has a full kitchen and a 3-piece bathroom with shower.
How is it different?
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Minton House guarantees services
The services include
- an evening meal
- housekeeping
- heavy laundry
- medical alert system
- front desk
- security
They are guaranteed, since they are embedded in Minton House bylaws.
2. Minton House is not-for-profit
Unlike other places for seniors that are run by a private company, Minton House is run by owners elected as Council members, like a not-for-profit business. Service rates reflect the true cost of the services; there are no surcharges.
3. One strata lot belongs to the City of Victoria.
Strata lot 6 (a storage room) belongs to the City of Victoria. This protects the building from being taken over by a private company or a developer.
Of note, Minton House is not licensed as a nursing home or retirement home. Seniors who are not fully independent may live there, but they have to make their own arrangements to get the care they need.
Photos
Dining Room
Currently under renovation: we are repainting, carpet and chairs are being replaced.
Lounge
Under renovation: we are repainting, carpet and fireplace are being replaced.
Patio
Location
5 minutes on foot to Cook
Street Village
10 minutes on foot to Beacon Hill Park
20 minutes on foot/
5 minutes by car to Dallas road and the beach
