Dania Home Society

What Dania Home Society does

Dania Home Society is a Canadian non-profit society headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, that operates a continuum-of-care campus for seniors across four facilities: Dania Home (a 102-bed residential care facility built in 2014), Dania Manor (assisted living), Carl Mortensen Manor (BC Housing-subsidized affordable housing for adults 55+), and Dania Gardens (a six-storey 155-suite complex completed in May 2025 with 109 subsidized and 46 market-rate units). The organization traces its origins to a 1940 wish by a Danish visitor and formally opened on July 23, 1944; it maintains active cultural ties to Denmark through the Federation of Danish Associations and Nordic community programming.

The society's revenue model is a hybrid of government-funded care services and a modest market-rate housing component. Fraser Health Authority provides funding for residential care and assisted living under provincial per-diem contracts, BC Housing subsidizes affordable units (rents typically set at 30% of household gross monthly income), and 46 market-rate Dania Gardens suites generate unrestricted rental income. Donations and fundraising cover specialized equipment and program enhancements not funded by government. The society is governed by a board of directors under Executive Director Lui Franciosi, holds Accreditation Canada's highest 'Exemplary' status, and received a 'Low Risk' rating from Fraser Health Licensing in May 2023.

Distribution is entirely direct through a single Burnaby campus, with residential care and assisted living placements flowing via Fraser Health referrals and subsidized housing accessed through BC Housing applications. The 7-acre 'Campus of Care' model and Danish cultural programming constitute the principal sources of differentiation, while the primary customer concentration risk is the society's structural dependence on three government counterparties for nearly all operating revenue.

Name

Dania Home Society

Legal name

Dania Home Society

Website

https://dania.bc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dania Home Society is a Burnaby, BC-based non-profit operating a four-facility Campus of Care (residential care, assisted living, subsidized and market-rate seniors housing) serving 102+ care residents and 155 new housing tenants with Danish cultural programming and government-funded operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Market-Rate Independent Living (Private Pay) Communities (HLADAAAA), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Seniors residential care
• Assisted living services
• Affordable seniors housing
• Independent seniors living
• Respite care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidized Care Services: Funded through Fraser Health Authority for residential care and assisted living services under provincial healthcare contracts. Revenue is based on subsidized care rates established by the BC Ministry of Health.
2. BC Housing Subsidized Units: Affordable housing units funded through BC Housing with rents based on household income (typically 30% of gross monthly income). Operating funding from provincial government for eligible units.
3. Market-Rate Housing: 46 market-rate suites at Dania Gardens generate rental income at market rates for independent seniors living.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit organization that depends on donations for specialized equipment and program enhancements not covered by government funding. Active fundraising campaigns for capital projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dania Home Society operates a Campus of Care in Burnaby, BC, delivering a continuum of seniors housing and healthcare services on a single 7-acre site. The society provides 102 residential care beds, assisted living, subsidized affordable housing for low-to-moderate income seniors aged 55+, and independent living (subsidized and market-rate), supplemented by a respite program.

Product overview

Dania Home Society operates a Campus of Care model providing a comprehensive range of seniors housing and care services on a single campus in Burnaby, BC. The organization offers four distinct residential care products: Dania Home (102-bed Residential Care Facility), Dania Manor (Assisted Living), Carl Mortensen Manor (BC Housing-subsidized affordable housing for 55+), and Dania Gardens (Independent Living with 109 subsidized + 46 market-rate suites). These facilities are complemented by a Respite Program. The campus spans 7 landscaped acres and is governed by values of Excellence, Compassion, Diversity, Respect & Integrity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dania Home (Residential Care) Residential Care Facility with 102 beds providing 24-hour nursing care and assistance with daily living for seniors with complex medical needs. Funded through Fraser Health Authority and located at the Burnaby campus.
• Dania Manor (Assisted Living) Assisted Living facility providing professional supportive services including health, leisure and wellness programs for seniors needing daily living support while maintaining independence. Funded through Fraser Health Authority.
• Carl Mortensen Manor (Affordable Housing)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.6% compliance with Accreditation Canada standards (670 standards checked)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BC HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government funding partner for affordable seniors housing. Awarded $14.2 million for 142 homes under Building BC Community Housing Fund. Provides ongoing operational funding for subsidized units. Partnered on Dania Seniors Affordable Housing Project (Dania Gardens).
• City of BurnabycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing development funding and operational support for seniors housing. Mayor and council members regularly attend Dania events. Provided support for Dania Seniors Affordable Housing Project.
• Fraser Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health authority providing funding and regulatory oversight for residential care and assisted living services. Coordinates COVID-19 protocols, outbreak management, and vaccination programs.
• Nordic Societies (Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Icelandic)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Nordic Dinner hosted by one of the societies on rotating basis. Cultural collaboration celebrating Nordic heritage. Dania hosted 2023 event with 57 attendees.
• Danish Honorary Consul Mikkel Høegholm StrøjerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDanish honorary consul attended Dania Gardens grand opening May 26, 2025. Represents Danish community connection to the organization.
• Still Creek CommunicationsminorOthersWebsite design vendor credited for the Dania Home Society website design.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Chartwell Retirement Residences: One of Canada's largest owners and operators of retirement residences with a national footprint. Comparable in offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, though for-profit and at materially greater scale.
• Revera Inc. One of Canada's largest for-profit seniors care and living operators with retirement residences and long-term care homes across multiple provinces. Compares on care/service model and scale of operations, though Revera is significantly larger and for-profit.
• Amica Senior Lifestyles: Canadian operator of premium independent living, assisted living, and memory care residences across multiple provinces. Comparable on continuum-of-care offering, with a more affluent/market-rate focus than Dania's subsidized-heavy mix.
• Verve Senior Living: Canadian operator of retirement residences including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, primarily in Ontario and Quebec. Comparable service model though geographically distinct from BC.
• AgeCare Health Services: Western Canadian operator of seniors' residences, long-term care, and supportive living communities. Directly comparable on care-level mix (independent living through complex care) and BC/Alberta geographic overlap.
• Sienna Senior Living: Major Canadian seniors housing operator with retirement residences and long-term care communities in Ontario and BC. Comparable in providing a spectrum of senior care levels, with public-company scale far exceeding Dania.

Direct peers

• Elim Christian Care Society: BC-based Christian nonprofit operating independent living, assisted living, and complex care residences. Comparable in scale and model as a smaller BC nonprofit with continuum-of-care offerings.
• Baptist Housing: BC-based nonprofit seniors housing and care provider operating multiple residences across the province with continuum-of-care campuses. Closest comparable to Dania's model: faith-rooted nonprofit, multi-level care (independent living through complex care), and government-funded operations.
• Good Samaritan Society: Faith-based nonprofit operating seniors' care, supportive living, and affordable housing across Western Canada, including BC. Closely comparable on nonprofit, faith-rooted, multi-level care model with government contracts.

Others

• Fraser Health Authority (operator arm comparison): While primarily a funder/regulator of Dania's residential care, Fraser Health Authority also directly operates and contracts long-term care beds in the region. Relevant ecosystem counterparty and potential partner/competitor for care delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Dania-Gardens-61570896838339
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dania-home

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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