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RIVER RIDGE SENIORS VILLAGE

The village layout of this community takes us back to the small-town feeling of yesteryear. You can visit a hair salon and barbershop, replete with barbers pole. A library, a bistro, the Vineyard dining, and a chapel round out services you’d expect “downtown.” A unique sense of familiarity and comfort comes out of this, even for those who grew up in a city. Everything is right here.

LAKE BONAVISTA VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

This is the choice for you if you want to live in a truly unique community. The variety of the housing and the layout of the grounds in a hub helps to create a true "village" feel. For all that, there is a distinct effort put forth by staff to make this place home, answering the unique needs of everyone who comes to live here.

RIVER RIDGE SENIORS VILLAGE

Staff is excellent with my mom.

River Ridge Seniors Village is one of the nicest Seniors living accommodations that I have seen in Medicine Hat, with 4 levels of care for all Seniors, a main street, and a Rec. Room for Individuals to gather and sit and meet for coffee. I would definitely recommend River Ridge Seniors Village to anyone who is looking for a place when it comes to Independent living.

Excellent staff and establishment. Wonderful attention. Very clean and spacious rooms. Meals are always varied. Strongly recommend you visit if the need has arrived.

Great place! My Grandma has been living here and her accommodations are beautiful and spacious! They have great events like Bingo nights, dances and so many activities that keep her busy and social. The nurses are so nice and spend time with her when she is building puzzles or watching TV. Highly recommend.

People here are so well taken care of. I know that someone is always there. Staff go above and beyond to look after the residents. The place is so clean! They have lots of activity. If anyone is looking for a social life, they'll love it.

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My mother-in-law lived at the Village for five years and absolutely loved it. The care team is extremely friendly and accommodating and did a great job of keeping the residents safe and comfortable through the pandemic. The food is good, the facilities are first class and the entire complex is well-maintained. The lovely gardens provide great opportunity for outdoor exercise and enjoyment and many outings are offered for shopping and sightseeing. All the staff are very friendly, professional and caring. The Village is a great place to live!

My father has been here almost a year. At 100 years young, he finds the accommodations and the entire staff to be wonderful, as does his immediate family. He's mostly independent but with failing eyesight, he needs an escort to go between all the events, and his 3 meals a day which they easily accommodate, like clockwork. Meds given in his room 3x per day by AHS LPNs and PSW's. Meals may be the highlight for him. Maybe not Michelin, but pretty darn good. Highly recommended in 2023. All inclusive studio apartment, with all services, meals, etc less than $4000/mo as of November 2023. Good value imho.

Lake bonavista was my first retirement home to check out. Lbv has an ambiance and a home feeling that you don't find in other retirement places. The relaxed way in which we were shown around amidst the contented looking residents was positive. During my time here, I've found a very friendly staff who go out of their way to assist you. The meals are great along with lots of activities to do. There are many walking areas to explore. In here, it's been a learning experience in the aging process and what you can do to stay active and healthy. A great place to be.

My Dad moved into Lake Bonavista Village in December 2021 after living in his own home since 1964. It was such a huge move and yet, he picked the best place to move to. From our very first meeting, my Dad felt welcome. On our tour of the facility, residents unsolicited asked if he was thinking of moving in. When he said yes, they all shared how much they loved living there and how well they were taken care of. They told him he would not regret moving there and they were right. Everyone, from the front reception to the dining room (and Bistro) as well as the nursing team treated my Dad (and me) as family. They knew our names and knew what my Dad liked to do and made sure he was ok, every single day. Unfortunately, my Dad only lived there for 8 months as he passed away in August 2022. Yet I am grateful for the love and kindness that everyone at Lake Bonavista Village gave him while he was there.

The staff and residents welcomed my mom, making the transition from her home to living there a good and easy experience. The entire family felt welcome to visit anytime and watching the great grandkids play in the pool was a highlight for her. What with the shows, fitness classes, sing alongs and meeting with friends at the bistro her social life blossomed. It was easy to arrange for her grandchildren and even their little ones to join her for meals in the dining room. She enjoyed the choice and quality of food and looked forward to dining with her tablemates and the friendly accommodating staff.

RIVER RIDGE SENIORS VILLAGE

Welcome to River Ridge, a premier Park Place residence renowned for its inclusive care and stunning location along the Saskatchewan River. Offering independent living, supportive living, and long-term care, we cater to the unique needs of each resident. Situated in sunny Medicine Hat, River Ridge provides a warm, inviting environment to call home. With a distinctive ‘main street’ offering a range of amenities at your doorstep, everything you need is just steps away.

LAKE BONAVISTA VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Lake Bonavista Village Retirement Residence is situated in the established and elegant community of Lake Bonavista amongst the serenity of old-growth trees and open landscapes. We offer a balance of autonomous living and community involvement through outstanding amenities, exquisite dining options, and diverse recreational and social events. Meander through our cul-de-sac community of thirteen cottages settled on our eight acres of tended gardens, putting green and swimming pool—and discover the art of aging in an engaging and impressive setting. Welcome to transformative retirement living. Assisted Living services can be funded by Alberta Health Services.

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LAKE BONAVISTA VILLAGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

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