Cheshire Homes Society of BC

What Cheshire Homes Society of BC does

Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia (CHSBC) is a charitable, not-for-profit society incorporated on October 2, 1973, and headquartered in Burnaby, BC. The organization delivers community-based residential rehabilitation, supported living, and community integration programs primarily for adults with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and for medically fragile adults with disabilities. Its core service portfolio comprises 24-hour Community Housing (King Edward House in Vancouver; Bodie and Dunbar Houses in Burnaby), Medically Fragile housing (Larkin House in Port Coquitlam), Supported Living apartment-based programs (Fraser Heights in Vancouver, Bonsor/East 7th in Burnaby, Langley Timbers in Langley), Community Support Services delivering in-home support to approximately 70 clients from Vancouver to Hope, and Community Integration and Inclusion programming. Service delivery is structured around a proprietary 'Steps to Independence' framework with six tiers of diminishing support, ranging from 24-hour residential care to a few hours per week of independent-living coaching.

CHSBC's business model is funded through contracted service agreements with regional health authorities (Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health) and government/insurance payers including WorkSafeBC, ICBC, the Crime Victims Assistance Program, and the Workers Compensation Boards of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Residential facilities are licensed under the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act. The organization does not bill clients directly; supplementary revenue comes from individual and corporate donations, processed through Canada Helps and a vehicle donation program. CHSBC is independently governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (President: David Anderson) and is a member of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Global Alliance, which links over 200 disability organizations across 54 countries. The organization currently holds its third consecutive CARF Three-Year Accreditation (valid through June 2025), the highest level awarded by CARF International, covering all major programs. CHSBC operates approximately 51-100 staff across multiple sites in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

There is no proprietary technology platform underlying CHSBC's operations; the organization functions as a people-intensive service provider with deep clinical expertise rather than a technology developer. Its competitive position is built on a 50-year operational track record, pioneering status in BC's ABI service landscape, regulatory accreditation, and specialized long-tenured clinical staff rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Cheshire Homes Society of BC

Legal name

Cheshire Homes Society of British Columbia

Website

https://cheshirehomes.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cheshire Homes Society of BC is a Burnaby-based charitable non-profit founded in 1973 that delivers community housing, supported living, and community integration programs for adults with acquired brain injuries and medically fragile disabilities across British Columbia's Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy In-Home (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson’s) (HSABADAE)

Keywords

• Disability rehabilitation services
• Community housing support
• Supported living programs
• Brain injury rehabilitation
• Community integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Health Authority Funding: Primary revenue from contracted services with regional health authorities (Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health Authority) for provision of community housing, supported living, and community integration programs for persons with disabilities.
2. Government/Insurance Partnerships: Funding from Workers Compensation Board of BC, WorkSafeBC, Workers Compensation Board of Alberta and Saskatchewan, Crime Victims Assistance Program, ICBC, S.A.A.Q. (Quebec), and Manitoba Auto Insurance for client rehabilitation services.
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations, accepting vehicle donations, integrated with Canada Helps platform for processing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cheshire Homes Society of BC provides community-based residential rehabilitation programs for persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) and other disabilities across British Columbia's Lower Mainland. Service offerings include 24-hour Community Housing, Medically Fragile residential care, Supported Living apartment-based programs, in-home Community Support Services, and Community Integration and Inclusion, all structured around a proprietary six-step "Steps to Independence" model with diminishing levels of support.

Product overview

Cheshire Homes Society of BC operates a portfolio of community-based residential rehabilitation programs for persons with acquired brain injury and other disabilities. The organization follows a 'Steps to Independence' model with six steps of diminishing support, ranging from 24-hour residential care (Community Housing) to independent community living (Community Support Services). Core programs include Community Housing with 24-hour support (King Edward House, Bodie and Dunbar Houses), Medically Fragile care (Larkin House), Supported Living apartment-based programs (Fraser Heights, Bonsor/East 7th, Langley Timbers), Community Support Services, and Community Integration and Inclusion services. All programs are CARF-accredited and serve clients from the Lower Mainland region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Housing - 24 Hour Support Residential programs providing 24-hour support for persons with acquired brain injury, including King Edward House (transitional program in Vancouver opened in 1984) and Bodie and Dunbar Houses (slower stream program in Burnaby opened in 2000) offering structured rehabilitation services for adults requiring continuous residential support.
• Community Housing - Medically Fragile (Larkin House) Specialized 24/7 residential care for medically complex adults with severe traumatic brain injury at Larkin House in Port Coquitlam, equipped with ceiling lift system, custom bath, and radiant floor heating to support clients with complex care needs requiring daily monitoring, ongoing medical treatments, and routine use of assistive technology.
• Supported Living - Apartment Based Programs Shared Support and Tenant Support programs at Bonsor/East 7th (Burnaby), Fraser Heights (Vancouver), and Langley Timbers locations, providing up to 9 hours (Step 4) or 3 hours (Step 5) of weekly one-to-one support for clients living in their own apartments as part of the Steps to Independence model.
• Supported Living - Community Support Services In-home and community-based rehabilitation services supporting approximately 70 clients living independently in their own homes across Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Mission, Chilliwack, and Hope, with 2 to 20 hours per week of support to help clients transition toward and maintain independent living.
• Community Integration and Inclusion

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WorkSafeBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkers' Compensation Board of BC provides funding for rehabilitation services to injured workers. CHSBC has worked with WorkSafeBC over the years to provide ABI rehabilitation services.
• ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial auto insurer provides funding for rehabilitation services to clients with brain injuries from motor vehicle accidents.
• Vancouver Coastal Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health authority that globally funds programs including Fraser Heights Apartments Program and provides licensing for community housing facilities. Adheres to BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act.
• Fraser Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health authority that licenses Larkin House (Medically Fragile program) under BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Residential Care Regulations.
• Leonard Cheshire Disability Global AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of over 200 independently managed Cheshire organizations working in 54 countries. CHSBC President David Anderson serves as Regional Chairperson for Americas and Canadian National Chairperson. Members share skills and experience to change attitudes toward disability worldwide.
• Canada Mortgage and Housing CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal housing agency that provided assistance for the opening of King Edward House in 1984 as part of initial facility development.
• Workers Compensation Board of Alberta and SaskatchewanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial workers compensation boards that have provided funding for rehabilitation services for clients from other provinces.
• Crime Victims Assistance Program (BC Ministry of Justice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial program that has retained CHSBC since 2002 to provide expert rehabilitation advice for catastrophic and complex claims for crime victims.
• Building Owners (Partnership for Apartment Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships developed with building owners to establish apartment-based programs. Combined partnership provides sustainable and cost-effective options for people living with brain injury.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BC Centre for Ability: Vancouver-based non-profit delivering community-based rehabilitation, therapy, and social services to children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Comparable BC Lower Mainland footprint and contract-based funding model, but broader disability mandate including pediatric services.
• Neil Squire Society: BC-based non-profit providing programs and services for people with disabilities, including brain injury survivors, focused on assistive technology, employment, and digital literacy. Broader disability mandate but overlapping client base and BC Lower Mainland operating geography.
• Cridge Centre for the Family: Greater Victoria-based non-profit providing residential and community support services to people with brain injuries, disabilities, and family challenges. Comparable residential care model for adults with ABI in BC, with similar health authority funding relationships.

Regional players

• Brain Injury Society of Toronto: Toronto-area non-profit serving brain injury survivors and families with supportive housing, day programs, and community integration. Directly comparable service portfolio but operates in Ontario under different provincial funding framework than CHSBC.
• Communitas Supportive Care Society: Fraser Valley-based non-profit providing residential, respite, and community inclusion services to individuals with developmental disabilities and ABI. Comparable residential care model and contract funding structure, but primarily serves the Fraser Valley rather than Metro Vancouver.

Direct peers

• Yaletown House Society: Vancouver-based non-profit operating a specialized residential facility for younger adults with severe physical disabilities, including brain injury. Comparable in operating a single-site residential model within Metro Vancouver funded through BC health authorities.
• March of Dimes Canada: National Canadian non-profit providing acquired brain injury rehabilitation, attendant services, and post-acute recovery programs across multiple provinces. Operates a comparable ABI service portfolio with similar funding mix from health authorities and insurers, making it the most direct national peer to CHSBC's residential ABI model.
• Connect Communities Society (formerly Connect Lake Country): BC-based non-profit providing residential and community-based services to people with acquired brain injuries in the Okanagan region. Directly comparable service model (residential ABI rehabilitation, supported living, community reintegration) within the same province and regulatory environment.

Others

• Community Living British Columbia: BC Crown agency that funds and coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities and ABI across the province. Acts as a primary payer/referral source for organizations like CHSBC rather than a direct service competitor; relevant as a key ecosystem participant and potential funding partner.

Emerging players

• Brain Injury Association of Canada: National advocacy and support organization for the brain injury community in Canada. Overlaps with CHSBC's ABI client base and provides complementary education and awareness services, though it is primarily advocacy-focused rather than a direct residential care provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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