A City of Towers, Hillsides and a Lake in Between
Burnaby sits between Vancouver and New Westminster and is one of the more topographically varied cities in the region, with dense high-rise town centres, quiet hillside residential streets, and a large lake-side park all within its borders. That mix shapes what good home care looks like here, from building access in a Metrotown tower to fall-proofing a split-level home on a sloped Burnaby Mountain street.
Burnaby is well connected by the Millennium and Expo SkyTrain lines, and most neighborhoods are within a 20 to 30 minute drive of central Vancouver, which keeps travel times manageable for caregivers and for our Lead Registered Nurse conducting in-home assessments.
A caregiver visiting a Metrotown high-rise is dealing with a very different visit than one supporting a client on a sloped Deer Lake street, and a good plan accounts for that from the start.
Burnaby Neighborhoods We Know
Burnaby is not one uniform community. These are the areas we plan care around most often.
Metrotown & Brentwood
High-rise and mid-rise condo living, where visits are coordinated around concierge sign-in, elevator access and fob-controlled entry.
Edmonds
One of Burnaby's most multicultural neighborhoods, where families often want a caregiver who can navigate cultural food preferences and shared language.
Deer Lake & Capitol Hill
Larger detached homes on hillside streets near Burnaby Mountain, sometimes with stairs to the front door or split-level layouts to plan around.
Boundary & Cross-City Access
Residents near the Boundary Road border often see specialists outside Burnaby, so caregivers familiar with the Lougheed Highway and Highway 1 make appointments easier.
Home Care in Burnaby's Established Neighborhoods
A closer look at care planning in the specific neighborhoods we're asked about most.
Burnaby Hospital and Discharge Planning
Burnaby Hospital, located at 3935 Kincaid Street, is the city's main acute care facility and the hospital most Burnaby families deal with for emergencies, surgeries and discharge planning. As with any hospital transition, the days immediately after coming home are often when families feel least prepared, particularly around new medications, mobility restrictions or wound care instructions explained quickly at discharge.
Our hospital-to-home care and post-discharge nursing services are designed to close that gap, getting a caregiver or nurse into the home soon after a Burnaby Hospital discharge to support recovery and reduce the risk of a return trip to the ER.
Home Care Services Available in Burnaby
Because Burnaby's housing types vary so much within a few kilometres, we build each plan around a clinical assessment rather than a fixed package. Our full home care services page outlines everything available before you book an assessment.
We Also Serve Nearby Cities
Home Care in Burnaby: Common Questions
Yes. OnPoint Nurse & Home Care serves families throughout Burnaby, including Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds and the Deer Lake area, as part of our Metro Vancouver service area.
Yes. Our hospital-to-home and post-discharge nursing services can put a caregiver or nurse in place quickly after a Burnaby Hospital discharge to manage medication, wound care or mobility needs.
The core services are the same, but caregivers plan around the home. A Metrotown or Brentwood tower means concierge sign-in and elevator access, while a Deer Lake or hillside property may involve stairs or a split-level layout that changes fall-risk planning.
Cost depends on weekly hours and whether nursing-level care is needed. A free in-home assessment gives an accurate estimate based on your family's specific situation.