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RICHMOND CARE HOME

Ottawa Region families facing a dementia diagnosis for their mom or grandmother will find a completely unique approach in Richmond Care Home. Situated in a unique 16 bed home set well off Nixon Farm Drive, this feels like a serene country resort in the city. The house-like setting and the sheer professionalism of staff combine to make this a homey, adept approach to care for Alzheimer's and other dementia.

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.

RICHMOND CARE HOME

My Deaf mother has been a resident of the home for 2 ½ years. My family is appreciative of the quality of care that is provided to her and is pleased with the warm and safe environment that she is in. The staff are professional, caring, and attentive, and they encourage my mother to participate in different activities. They have even gone out of their way to learn sign language to communicate with her. Overall, our family is at peace knowing that our mother is in good hands at the Richmond Care Home.

My mom has been a resident at Carefor for almost a year now. I am very impressed with how well she has settled in. The staff are all very kind and caring, as well as professional. I love the small intimate size of this home. It truly allows for individualized care, unlike some of the large and perhaps more fancy care homes. I would recommend Carefor Richmond to any family who has a mother /grandmother, etc, they adore.

I love this place for my mom. The staff are loving and gentle with their clients.

Warm, welcoming staff and home environment. It’s unique in it's design and model.

Love it....My Mom has been a guest for almost 6 years. Have no idea what we would have done without the beautiful ladies and their special care. Can't imagine life without [it].

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.

RICHMOND CARE HOME

Carefor Richmond Care Home is a unique quiet and peaceful 16-unit home designed for women living with dementia. Our "Best Friends Certified" cutting edge care model offers exceptional care for your loved one in a home like setting, at one of the most affordable prices you can find. Operated by Carefor, formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Richmond Care Home is part of a not-for-profit which puts people first. Our well trained staff are compassionate and ensure your loved one gets care tailored to her needs. We provide home-cooked meals, recreation that will keep your loved one active and entertained, and 24 hour care in a calm safe and comfortable environment that will give you and your family peace of mind.

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!

RICHMOND CARE HOME

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

RAVINES SENIORS' SUITES & RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

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

RICHMOND CARE HOME

We start with a personal interview with family and then with the resident to determine eligibility based upon program criteria: cognitive function and physical capability.

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.