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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.

EVANSTON SUMMIT

This community deserves closer attention! We love the striking modern look to the exterior of the building, for immediate starters. Inside, the design is striking, featuring an atrium-style dining room that extends to the second floor. Suites are also very stylish.

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.

EVANSTON SUMMIT

We moved our dad to Evanston Summit a few weeks ago. The staff and residents are so great and friendly. The facility has bright open spaces and great suites. The food is very good too. Thanks, Mikee, for making this move so smooth. We are all happy we chose this place.

My mom has lived here on a main floor unit for 1.5 years now and just loves it. Excellent staff, lots of activities, and nice residents. Really took a lot of the stress off of my brother and me knowing that Mom is well taken care of.

My parents lived at Evanston Summit for three years and it was a wonderful experience for them....The staff are friendly and helpful and the residents are kind and welcoming. There is always something fun going on at Evanston summit whether it be a birthday celebration, an outing or a happy hour. The shared spaces are always clean and organized.

My Mom has been living at Evanston Summit for a year now, and has really come to appreciate the feeling of community and caring. She enjoys the variety of activities and bus trips, and knows that when she feels like being social, she will always find someone to chat with or play cards in the common areas. She also enjoys the food, and appreciates the work of the housekeeping staff in keeping everything looking so nice, both in her own suite and the building and outdoor areas. She enjoyed getting involved with some light maintenance of the flowers during the growing season, as she had always had her own garden. I would recommend to anyone looking at options for your loved one, to check out Evanston Summit.

I moved [here] about six weeks ago and just want to express my appreciation for the kindness and helpfulness of everyone. I have been so impressed with how all of the staff and even residents who greet everyone by name and with a smile. The friendly atmosphere is contagious and [I'm grateful for the] warm welcome and the things [they] have helped me with to get settled into this new family of friends.

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.

EVANSTON SUMMIT

Our not-for-profit seniors residences are rooted in a 155-year Catholic legacy of serving Albertans with compassion and hospitality.

Built in 2016 and located in northwest Calgary, the spacious suites at Evanston Summit feature large windows, walk-in showers, and in-suite laundry. Amenities include secure underground parking, a beautiful courtyard, 24-hour concierge, weekly bus outings, a movie theatre and games rooms, a dedicated chapel, hair salon/barbershop, two guest suites for visiting families, and expanded meal options in bright dining areas. The residence is in walking distance to shopping, trails, and parks.

THE LODGE AT VALLEY RIDGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

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