Luther Court Society can trace its beginnings to a group of members of the Lutheran Church of the Cross, who were concerned about the needs of the aged and handicapped in the community.  Beginning early in 1974, they surveyed their resources and made a feasibility study of developing a complex that would help to furfill  the physical and spiritual needs of some of our citizens in the community.  In June of 1974, they incorporated themselves into the Luther Court Society of B.C. with representatives from the various Lutheran Churches in Greater Victoria.

The Society negotiated the land acquisition with the Lutheran Church of the Cross and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada to utilize approximately two acres of land east of the church for development of a multi-purpose complex.  The next three years were spent in research, planning and development and in November of 1977, the plans became a reality.  The architectural design was developed by the Wade Williams Partnerships and Dura Construction was awarded the contract for the sum of $2,793,235.  Later the mortgage was revised to $3,530,481.  This was financed by a grant from the Province of B.C. of over $433,000 and the balance from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation amortized at 8% over 50 years.  The Lutheran Church of the Cross, through its land adjustment and special donations from the various members, provided approximately $173,000 towards the activity area and furnishings.

Luther Court was built to accommodate 58 low cost self-contained apartments and 66 long term care beds, as well as designated activity space.  The intent of the design was to integrate as much as possible care accommodation, self-contained apartments, and a community drop-in centre.  When it was constructed it stood as tangible evidence of the Society's desire to offer a more meaninful alternative to the type of care and accommodation available for the elderly at that point in time.  The underlying philosophy was to develop mini-communities that do not isolate the elderly from the rest of society.  The function of the activity areas was to bring the community into the building.  The entire complex was laid out to permit the handicapped person to move throughout all areas, and eight rooms in care were specially designed for their use.

 Over the years the Society has remained cutting edge in its desire to fulfill its original mandate.  Luther Court has undergone extensive renovations and currently accommodates independent living clients, Assisted Living clients and Complex Care clients.  Programs have been expanded to include an Adult Day Centre and Wellness Centre.  The Luther Court Model of Care is very intentional in integrating community; the Society continues to be viewed as Leaders in this area.

Luther Court Society is dedicated to providing a program of activities and experiences that the elderly themselves perceive to be meaningful, that will assist people to maintain a sense of dignity and purpose, and that will generally enhance their quality of life.  The Society in its philosophy has expressed the desire through its Administration, staff and auxiliary services to provide a good quality of life to try and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs as well as to preserve the individuality and dignity of residents.  In the accomplishment of these goals, community involvement and support has always been earnestly solicited.