Primrose Gardens Independent Living

Independent living residence designed to support seniors with dignity, comfort, and daily social connection.

City

Abbotsford

Status

Completed in 2010

Award-winning home for independent seniors

Winner of the 2011 Fraser Valley Commercial Building Awards in the Community Institutional category, this independent living facility is part of Menno Place, British Columbia’s first Campus of Care. The building includes 97 1-bedroom suites and eight 2-bedroom suites, all featuring full kitchens, walk-in showers, and walk-through closets designed to support independent senior living with dignity and comfort. Common amenity areas include a dining room for 140 people and a fireplace lounge with an eating area, fostering social connection and community engagement among residents.

The design complements the established character of Menno Terrace East, creating architectural continuity across the campus while addressing the specific needs of independent living residents. Concrete and steel frame construction provides structural durability and long-term performance, with brick and block veneer exterior finishes that establish a warm, residential character well-suited to a senior living environment. This project demonstrates how thoughtful design can deliver both the operational functionality and the human-centred atmosphere that make senior living facilities places where residents truly thrive.