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RAVINES SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

We could highlight many exceptional things about this community, but memory care at the Ravines' is offered by experts highly specialized in this sphere. The interior design focuses on neighbourhoods, where dementia patients live in familiar surroundings that avoid the confusion created by more clinical environments. The Ravines' Healthy Minds Program is multi-faceted, focused on providing compassionate, well-rounded care for seniors with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Included in the program are support groups for family and other loved ones, music therapy that stimulates memory and positive interaction, staff trained in the Gentle Persuasive Approach, therapy through multi-sensory environments, and other components.

PARK PLACE SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Perhaps the best thing about Park Place is the location, so close to downtown Ottawa. There are gardens outside, parks not far away, and the nearby Experimental Farm is a unique part of the community's environment. Not far away, there are shopping centres and restaurants, then the downtown core and the many sights to see and things to do there. People love the very wide range of services that are available both within Park Place and close by.

RAVINES SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

My thanks to staff for their excellent help as I was at the Ravines for respite care for a hip replacement.

There are lots of things I appreciate about Ravines. I think the most significant benefit for me as a caregiver for my dad is that I'm seeing people that I know, who work there, other residents, and it's all part of a community where you don't feel like you're on your own. That's a big [relief] for me... Dad has some challenges with his memories and then he had a fall, and when he came out of the hospital, it was so nice to know that he had this place to go to, to transition to a place where he had more care.

Sunday February 7th, 2021 was a very special day for the residents of the Ravines. Monitored by Ottawa Public Health, our first COVID-19 Moderna Vaccines were given to us by teams of uniformed Ottawa Paramedics moving through our buildings door to door in a well planned routine... There had been significant planning by our excellent Managers and every employee worked so efficiently that we were even able to have lunch! Congratulations on a job well done! One month later on March 7th, 2021 we repeated our successful vaccination treatment with our second Moderna vaccines and the teams of Paramedics. In July, 2021 we achieved our goal of 100% of residents and 100% of staff having been vaccinated. We're proud and relieved to have to have achieved this level of safety and health protection. On September 2nd, 2021 we were given booster injections by nurses from the Ottawa Health Department. Our General Manager, Sam Sourchi, and all the staff planned and organized and followed up so that everything went smoothly.

My parents were residents of the Ravines Seniors' Suites and then the Retirement Residence from 2014 to 2021. The staff and management were caring, friendly and helpful. At times when my parents required additional assistance, staff was there to help and then followed-up to make sure that everything was okay. Sam Sourchi, the General Manager, is a skilled and proficient manager, who was able to resolve issues which at times felt impossible to resolve. The facilities are pleasant, clean and safe. This is definitely a nice place to live.

My mom lives here and she loves it.

PARK PLACE SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Food is wonderful and the staff really care for my grandma. I see the compassion and patience they give all the residents here and it gives me great peace of mind. The staff remembers small things like making sure my grandma has a bib when she’s eating or giving her warm water instead of cold. Thank you all so much! You are so appreciated.

Living in a retirement home gives you more freedom, more things to do, more people to be with. Since I came to Park Place, I meet people every day, my apartment is huge, there is a pond to walk around, the experimental farm is beside me, I have a patio and face the street so I am living in a housing community, stores are near me, I could not ask for more! [And the staff here] are so kind, they can’t meet your needs enough. If you were in there you would say WOW, the staff does everything they can for you.

My mother resides in this home and I can’t say enough good things. The food is great, the care is amazing but the most important thing is how they’re handling COVID. After they noticed the effect of March lockdown on seniors, they realize [that] family are what will get seniors through the pandemic. Myself and my brothers have visited and cared for our mother every day since late April. Other seniors’ families are also allowed to care for their seniors. We are provided with PPE, Hand sanitizers, everything. They know family have every right to enter their loved one's home. Park Place follows the directives and Resident Bill of Rights.

My sister in law lives there. Modern and well maintained.

My mother recently moved in and it's been fantastic for the first month. Nothing but great things to say. Highly recommended for somebody taking the step onto the next chapter of their lives.

RAVINES SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Our community presents a vibrant, social lifestyle where residents, their loved ones, and members of the community feel welcomed, empowered, and comfortable to express their personalities. Our resident-led clubs and groups, resident ambassadors and testimonials can attest to this! We focus on enhancing lives at all stages - from independent living to assisted living to memory care. We want to make our residents feel like they are at a vacation resort every day of their lives! Visit www.alavidalifestyles.com/alavida-insiders to read about our community, or check out our Facebook page at @alavidalifestyles to get a glimpse of the action!

PARK PLACE SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Our community presents a vibrant, social lifestyle where residents, their loved ones, and members of the community feel welcomed, empowered & comfortable to express their personalities. Our resident-led clubs and groups, resident ambassadors and testimonials can attest to this! We are focused on enhancing lives at all stages - from independent living to assisted living to memory care. We want to make our residents feel like they are at a vacation resort every day of their lives! Visit www.alavidalifestyles.com/alavida-insiders to read about our community, or check out our Facebook page at @alavidalifestyles to get a glimpse of the action!

RAVINES SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

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

PARK PLACE SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

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

RAVINES SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Pre-admission medical paperwork, list of prescriptions and recent chest x-ray required prior to move-in for our Retirement Residence.

PARK PLACE SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Pre-admission medical paperwork, list of prescriptions and recent chest x-ray required prior to move-in for our Retirement Residence.