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THE LODGE AT VALLEY RIDGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

This lovely community is ideal for a variety of people. The easily accessible golf course is ideal for golf lovers. There's also a ski hill nearby. The community also offers a variety of care to accommodate couples with varying levels of need. Couples where one spouse needs assistance while the other is independent can stay together under one roof.

BOARDWALK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Boardwalk Properties are cultivating a reputation for excellence with this and other projects in Alberta. Feel confident that they'll continue to grow this into a superb place to live. Award winning renovations elsewhere in the city have turned buildings into luxurious destinations that have blown away tenants’ expectations.

THE LODGE AT VALLEY RIDGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

This was the most inviting community for us. It's got a great layout. It feels warm the minute you walk in. There's a big, beautiful kitchen with amazing smells coming out of it. The staff are lovely and kind... It felt like home [right away].

The Lodge at Valley Ridge is very big! The coffee chat, breakfast room, bar, exercise room, library and Chapel are beautiful. My bedroom [has a] very nice kitchen and outside with deck. l love it so much and [am] having a good experience.

The Lodge at Valley Ridge became home for my father after my mother passed in 2016. Before we chose this place, we toured 10 places in NW and SW Calgary and it is difficult to compare as they each have differences in what they have to offer. Together, my dad and I chose the Lodge, as we felt it stood out, and hoped for the best. They continued to impress us with their management, eloquent menu & dining atmosphere, amazing and personable Chef (I never saw a canned vegetable on the menu once and i ate their often with my father), and the dining room staff. The Chef created food and speciality items with ease and i felt like we were dining on a cruise ship. Their buffets on special occasions were remarkable and always packed with extended family joining the residents. There was an air of excitement and enjoyment at special food nights too! The airy classy dining room was always inviting. As my father’s health needs changed I was amazed with the care and assistance the medical team delivered and when we needed home care to become more involved, it appeared to happen seamlessly for my father. The nurse and aid care teams kept in touch with me whenever there was a problem arising or an urgent matter to address. A shout out to Nurse MaryAnne for her excellent communication with myself and my very deaf father; her passion for adhering to nursing protocols that far exceed minimum care made me rest easy at nights. Also a shout out to Ezel (overseeing the nurse team) for handling many phone-calls on behalf of my father when things were becoming more complicated. All this enabled my father to stay much longer than i thought possible for his declining health, which was important to my father. The Lodge had become a home, and all the staff had become extended family. My father was able to stay almost 7 years until the need for long term care was necessary. Thank you to the Manager (Glen) for running a quality home for Independent living, and thank you to the reception staff and maintenance staff for always addressing all the residents concerns (with computers, technical issues, laundry, cleaning, questions). No task was left unaddressed; another form of making the seniors feel cared for. There was very low turnover in the frontline staff over 7 years and I believe this also played a crucial role in the “family” atmosphere for my father. My husband and I both agree, that if a time comes that we need this type of facility for ourselves we would put The Lodge at Valley Ridge at the top of our list. We will continue to spread their good work to all our friends and acquaintances. To all the staff at the Lodge at Valley Ridge please accept our (myself and family members) deepest gratitude for taking care of my father for the last 7 years. He felt well taken care of and also valued by everyone.

The Lodge at Valley Ridge raises the bar with each passing day and sets a new standard in Retirement Residence living. The Lodge team is a strong Alberta Arm for individuals looking to make the change toward Retirement Residence Living. We are so glad to have seen how far the bar in Retirement Residence living can be raised and how high the standard is consistently set at your location on the global map. Beyond 5 Star!

The entire staff at this location is extremely caring. They go out of their way to make one feel comfortable & at home. The services at The Lodge are also top notch. All in all, a satisfying experience.

BOARDWALK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

When it was that time of life change for our parents; we visited Boardwalk, and since that original date with Roland- my parents have embraced the change with no hesitation. Roland had given and still gives our whole family the thoughtfulness as he did that original day! We are so blessed that this is the choice that was made ….. We look forward to a long journey here!

Our mother continues to have a wonderful experience at Boardwalk Retirement Community in Calgary since moving here several years ago. She has made many friends and there is genuinely a sense of community. We feel great that she has contemporaries who provide a sense of belonging. Aside from the other residents, I cannot say enough about the staff. Everyone from the dining room team to the cleaning team know her name and always greet her warmly. She has expressed many times how great they are. We have also built a great relationship with the Assistant Manager who truly is dedicated to the well-being of the residents. There is nothing too big or small that he cannot handle. Aside from the above, the community is in a great location and offers a wide variety of activities for the residents.

About six months ago I had to move fairly quickly and was looking for a new home. I was delighted when, after visiting, touring the building, and sharing a meal with other residents, I was offered an opportunity to live here. Fitting within my budget, the team at BRC has been wonderful. From the meals to the light housekeeping, and all of the other amenities, I am grateful. I have not missed my old place since moving to this, my new and hopefully forever home.

Although my parents have not moved in yet, the team at Boardwalk’s Calgary Retirement Community have gone above and beyond to provide the information they needed to make a decision that felt right for them. From our first inquiry, to helping us prepare for their move in August 2023, Sushil Singh’s excellent customer service has been amazing and greatly appreciated.

I started looking for a retirement complex in June [and] found Boardwalk Retirement Center's prices are very reasonable, they had some available units and my small dog is welcome. My two daughters and I went for a tour with Tony. He was very friendly, answered all our questions and invited us to stay for lunch on the house. We were very impressed with the menu and the quality of the food. It took awhile to make a decision and Tony is now on holidays. But no problem, because Sushil Singh took over very smoothly. I have gone back and forth changing move in dates and he handled it with understanding and patience. The general attitude of the staff is very friendly, helpful and caring. Some of the tenants we spoke to expressed happy contentment. The park like area next to the building is lovely. I will be a tenant soon and I look forward to it with happiness.

THE LODGE AT VALLEY RIDGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

Established in 1999, The Lodge at Valley Ridge, by Verve, provides seniors living in an established neighbourhood surrounded by mature trees. The newly renovated decor draws inspiration from Alberta’s great mountain lodges. For your convenience our outstanding amenities and dining options to our ever-changing schedule of recreational and social events. The Lodge at Valley Ridge Retirement Residence is perfect for an active and entertaining lifestyle with a variety of suite sizes to meet your needs and budget. Care is no additional charge through AHS.

BOARDWALK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Affordable Retirement.  The Boardwalk Retirement Community is designed to make life easier.  When you rent a spacious one or two-bedroom suite, you'll enjoy two delicious meals per day, weekly housekeeping, social activities and more. Site Features Include: - Full kitchens with a stove and fridge - Private balconies with unforgettable spectacular views - Window coverings - Heat, Water, Electricity - Two delicious and nutritious meals per day - Weekly housekeeping and linen service - Experienced full-time support staff - Recreation and social activities - On-site laundry facilities  - On-site security - Shuttle bus service - Pet Friendly  - Beautiful fireplace lounge with big screen television - On site hairdresser and seamstress - Monthly nurse foot care visits - Monthly hearing aid repair - Outdoor energized parking is $35 per month and covered for $50 per month - Online Community for Resident Members - On-site maintenance, cleaning and landscaping *Information posted, including suite availability, rental rates and incentives are subject to change without notice. Current Residents can contact the Customer Service Representative to discuss lease renewal options. Suites and floor plans may not be as shown. Some conditions apply. Rental rates listed are net and include current incentives when applicable.

THE LODGE AT VALLEY RIDGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

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BOARDWALK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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