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CARP COMMONS RETIREMENT VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

This is the kind of place where people will discover how great senior living can be. The staff and the building environment help create a community where people make friends, form bonds, and enjoy life in a group of senior peers. Those who have lived alone will find great friends here and learn to enjoy life anew. People’s lives improve immensely here.

CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Chartwell Stonehaven offers a fulfilling, rich life. Chartwell’s reputation as an industry leader is based on everything you’ll find here, including completely contemporary design and décor both internally and externally, all the amenities you can want, and a caring community made up of both staff and residents. And still, there are distinctly excellent aspects of Chartwell Stonehaven.

CARP COMMONS RETIREMENT VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Last spring, I was faced with a tough choice: it was no longer safe for my dearest friend, because of an increasing cognitive impairment, to continue living in her home. I shopped around looking for the perfect place for her, a place where she could feel safe, be healthy, and be treated with dignity and respect. When a friend suggested Carp Commons, and I went for a tour, I knew that this heart-wrenching decision had just become a little less painful. My friend has been happily and actively living at Carp Commons for 4 months. She is thriving! She is less anxious, her 'sundowners' are less severe, she has an in-house physician, and she's eating excellent food every day in an extremely clean and cozy atmosphere with lots of activities to choose from. The staff--every single one that I've interacted with!--is respectful, knowledgeable, and above all, kind. Rebekah Gunning nursed me through the first few weeks, and emailed and called me regularly (daily!) to give me updates on my friend. Carp Commons was a perfect ray of hope at a time when my sadness, despair, and grief were at their highest.

My mother has been a resident of Carp Commons since 2019. Recently her husband passed away and she needed to change apartments. Moving is a complicated process for anyone, let alone a recently bereaved 97-year-old. Fortunately for us, Rebekah made the moving process incredibly easy by helping us choose a lovely new apartment that fit my mother's needs and budget. She was so helpful and compassionate during the entire process, it is an immense relief to me to know my mother will continue to be so well taken care of at Carp Commons.

My parents moved into the Carp Commons in October of 2023. It was a major transition for them however, both Rebekah and Pat were so welcoming and went above and beyond to make them feel welcome. Both my mom and dad are very pleased with the care, maintenance, and attention to detail that all staff show towards the upkeep of Carp Commons. The dining room is bright and beautifully decorated for each sitting. The dining staff makes a concerted effort to get to know the residents and their culinary preferences. The admin and front desk staff are so welcoming and kind to both visitors and residents - greeting everyone with a smile. I am very pleased with the extra-curricular offerings for seniors such as Chair Yoga and low-impact fitness - my parents are really enjoying those specifically! Carp Commons offers top notch care blending country charm location with urban amenities either onsite or nearby.

A retirement home is only as good as its director of care and staff and Colin Ferguson and his staff are amazing. He quickly and efficiently deals with any concerns (which are few). He is very accessible and very present at all times. My mom has settled very well considering there is a language barrier which we were very concerned about. She is well cared for in the dementia wing with only 11 residents living there so it is a very intimate, high ratio of care staff to residents. We are so lucky to have found such a good placement for our mom and have peace of mind knowing she is well looked after.

From day one my father-in-law has found a comfortable and welcoming home at Carp Commons. His accommodations are inviting and of high quality. He receives excellent personal and medical support and care. The programs and facilities are top-notch. Visitors are equally welcomed as members of the Carp Commons family. The staff members are all exceptionally friendly, and the general atmosphere is uplifting and peaceful. All of us, including our father the resident, could not be happier with our decision to make Carp Commons a part of our lives.

CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

My mother decided to move to Kanata from Montreal after my father died in 2022. When she arrived she had a sudden health crisis and I had to quickly find a residence for her. We had visited Stonehaven before and I went in to see if they had room. From the second I walked in the help I received was overwhelming. We were able to arrange for her to move in a week later and get the care she needed to recover, and for me to be able to keep going. Mom has been there for 6 months now and is adjusting well, she also has access to a doctor - no small thing in 2023. She has new friends and enjoys the woods in the area and is looking forward to using the courtyard in better weather. All of the staff are outstanding. I cannot thank them enough, they made a tough time so much easier.

Having lived in our family home in Kanata for 50 years my wife died and our children and grandchildren had all moved to their own homes I was left in our house alone . This was not a pleasant way of life ! On the advice of a home-visiting nurse who had treated my wife I moved to Stonehaven Retirement Residence . This made a vast improvement to my life ! I was warmly welcomed by the staff and by a few friends who were already living there . Many of the staff had been there for years and were adept at handling the problems of elderly residents . The food was good , plentiful with a vast variety of options always available . The variety of accommodation was impressive , all units had ample closet space and good private bathrooms . Plenty of activities to suit most tastes were always available, with professional entertainers coming frequently (except during the virus period) . A qualified nurse and a nursing assistant are on duty 24 hours a day and each day of the year. A bus is permanently present to take residents to many attractions, picnics, shopping areas and other facilities. There is an enclosed open-air area in the center of the residence where we can sit peacefully in a pleasant garden . During the whole Covid virus period of disruptions no Stonehaven resident caught the virus or any of its variations - the staff kept us well protected ! ! ! They should be proud and congratulated for this achievement . I am completely satisfied that I moved from living alone to this residence .

My mom has been a resident at the Chartwell Stonehaven Seniors Residence since July 2021. It has been a very positive experience thus far and I have no doubt it will continue to be a positive experience moving forward. The residence is beautifully maintained! It is clean , bright and welcoming! The staff is exceptional! The director of the residence sets a very positive tone and the staff follow suit! The people who run Stonehaven are dynamic, caring, loving, fun and genuinely interested in working with seniors! Their sincerity shows! They have been diligent and thorough in respecting all guidelines during this pandemic! They have made the safety of the residents the number one priority and as a result they have not had any issues with cases of Covid or variants! My mom feels very safe here and I have peace of mind!

We helped my mother and father-in-law relocate to Chartwell Stonehaven in the middle of Covid. Even though logistics were difficult due to covid, the staff were incredibly helpful and understanding. The facility is bright, clean and spacious. Staff are helpful and kind. I would recommend this home for anyone searching for a senior's residence.

Stonehaven was our Mum’s home for over 3 years and during that time we were always very satisfied with all aspects of the residence. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, very attentive to individual needs and Mum always complimented the food. Before the pandemic our Mum enjoyed the social activities and especially the frequent outings and shopping trips. During the pandemic, Stonehaven did everything “by the book” with an extra dose of caution, and thankfully remained COIVD-free. As restrictions lifted our Mum again enjoyed walking the well-kept grounds and the neighbourhood, including the beautiful forest across the street. Recommending Stonehaven comes without reservation — until her needs recently changed, Stonehaven was ideal.

CARP COMMONS RETIREMENT VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

One visit to Carp Commons Retirement Village and you’ll see the difference in terms of amenities, food, services, programs, and the little touches that make it feel like home. Every day, we create opportunities for our residents to discover new things about themselves, the people around them and the world we live in, helping redefine what it means to be aging, together. Retirement living can be active, inspiring, and fulfilling. We know because we help make it a reality every day.

CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Chartwell offers a range of senior living options across Canada including independent and assisted living retirement homes, memory care, long term care and extended care residences. We offer our residents a safe and rewarding lifestyle in a seniors housing community that they are proud to call home. Chartwell Retirement Residences - Making People's Lives Better

CARP COMMONS RETIREMENT VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

CARP COMMONS RETIREMENT VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Chest x-ray is used instead of TB testing. Not provided for anyone over 65.

CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

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