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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?

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.