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HYGATE ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING

Hygate Active Senior Living brings a welcome new twist to senior living in Kitchener-Waterloo, with a focus on resort-style living right in the heart of KW. Here, you’ll find a wealth of daily activities and amenities right outside your door, including fitness classes, a bistro, chef-prepared meals, an in-house movie theatre, and more. Some are going to call this a cruise ship on land.

THE VILLAGE AT UNIVERSITY GATES

This community began as exclusively long term care, which will still be a key part of the Village. The spectrum of options will include both assisted living and memory care. This will make it ideal for couples with different care needs to remain together in the same community, if one spouse is independent, but the other requires care. It’s also ideal for families and seniors who anticipate shifting care needs in the future. You won’t need to move again.

HYGATE ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING

I don't write a lot reviews, but felt I should pass on my positive experience for the benefit of others. This retirement residence is just awesome! Our family just finished helping Mum and Dad move into Hygate Assisted Living last week and the whole experience has been fantastic. The accommodation and amenities are first class and the service my parents have received has been super or "unreal" as my Dad says. We looked at a few retirement residences in K-W, and chose Hygate for a number of reasons - including because it is a new facility; has a warm/welcoming feel to it and we could see first hand the dedication of the staff to meet the needs of their residents. Krystie and Celia, in particular, have been so great to work with. One of the issues Mum and Dad were worried about was the food and dining - I can tell you Dad loves the food (especially the deserts - lol) and staff have been very accommodating helping him pick out items for him to take up to his suite for my Mum when needed. All in all and 5 Star rating for sure!

Lovely facility and staff, particularly Krystie who really went above and beyond making us feel welcome and valued.

We are in the process of moving our Mom into Hygate and dealing with Krystie and Celia has been exceptionally great! They have reassured us that our needs will be met and we couldn't be happier. The retirement home is absolutely beautiful and the facility is very bright and clean! We're looking forward to experiencing all the services that are offered and particularly the dining. I would strongly check it out and take a tour if you are even remotely considering retirement living. The staff is wonderful!

Our parents recently moved to Hygate from over 3 hours away. We chose Hygate for their friendly staff, cozy environment, and welcoming atmosphere.

From the moment we walked into Hygate and were greeted by Teddy the Sales Manager's dog, I felt like this was the perfect place for my in-laws to transition to. The facility is beautiful, but more than that, the staff treat you so kindly. The Sales Manager Krystie Zolnai was very thorough and never rushed us during our extensive tour and the ensuing paperwork - with Teddy at our side accepting head scratches. I have toured several other facilities but chose Hygate for its many amenities available for the residents and the caring staff who all spoke to us and answered all of our questions. Celia is the Nurse Leader and was very interested in my in-laws' health so that they knew about any concerns or special needs. No other home took interest in who my in-laws really were as human beings deserving dignity and respect in their final years. I feel very confident that my in-laws will fit in well and importantly, make new friends and be happy and healthy. I feel strongly that pets are important in our lives - and especially the elderly - it was definitely the little things that made our decision to choose Hygate so easy.

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We had an amazing time with our mother Lein Schout for her 101 bday a great visit and dinner at the Ruby restaurant.

Beautiful residence. Great staff. Truly a village atmosphere.

The Ruby Restaurant is located on the 10th floor and has an incredible view. We all enjoyed our lunches. Salads are fresh and tasty, fish and chips were excellent and desserts delicious. Our waitress was excellent and the Chef came to introduce himself. I liked the fact that we were able to chat with one another in a relaxed setting and hear one another! Cocktails, wine and beer available, and other non-alcoholic drinks. There is handicapped parking. Everyone was so friendly here.

All staff, nurses, and doctors are the best, and caring.

A very home-like and caring atmosphere.

HYGATE ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING

The Hygate on Lexington is Waterloo's newest Active Seniors' Living Community, catering to the modern senior. Join "Team Hygate", and choose from a variety of incredible suites, including independent supported and assisted living options. Enjoy a fitness class, a morning at the spa, share laughter in the games room, or a drink in the bistro. Experience gourmet comfort food, a movie at the theatre, or pick up a game of pickleball. All right outside your door. Hygate - living your life, YOUR way.

THE VILLAGE AT UNIVERSITY GATES

Our Village is a proud part of a Canadian family tradition of community building that goes back 70 years. The first Schlegel family home became the foundation of what Schlegel Villages is today. Here at The Village at University Gates, we offer several lifestyle options to meet a variety of needs. Our continuum of care allows for residents to age with us in place as their needs change. The residents we serve come from a range of backgrounds that thread together the fabric of our community, and while we know resident-centredness is a term that many lean on these days, we truly do focus on each individual’s wishes to guide our approach to service. Our Signature Programs help us focus on the individuality of each resident we serve. Our LIVING in My Today dementia care philosophy, for example, was developed by our team and our partners alongside people with lived experience. This provides our team the opportunity to learn exactly what it means to support a person who is experiencing the changing perceptions of dementia. We also celebrate the Wisdom of the Elder as another Signature Program, thanks to the inspiration of our founder Ron Schlegel. Ron once said: “The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders,” and we honour the individual and collective wisdom of those we serve in ways large and small.

HYGATE ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING

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HYGATE ACTIVE SENIOR LIVING

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