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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.

THE MANOR VILLAGES STAYWELL MANOR

A sure sign of an exceptional community is long-term commitment on the part of residents. At StayWell Manor you’ll always find a number of residents who have lived here for five, seven, ten years, or longer. Many of those people will tell you that they’ve loved their entire time here and The Manor has become their home. What’s more is that staff turnover here is also low. Calgary seniors and families looking for a place to thrive need to take a close look at this community.

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.

THE MANOR VILLAGES STAYWELL MANOR

It fit my mom and dad perfectly, especially with the different levels of care: independent, assisted, enhanced memory care, they go right through to palliative. After moving in, their health got better. My mom got off oxygen. They were eating better. My mom put on weight again [thanks to] the balanced diet. She got off her blood pressure medications in the last year. A lot of positive things happened just because of the lifestyle... It definitely prolonged their lives in a very positive way. It was home for them. My mom was on palliative for six months, so that was a big benefit, knowing that they could stay through their days together. It was just good for them that they were still on the same floor, with only a nurse's station in between them.

After bilateral knee replacement, I convalesced at Staywell Manor Village for a couple of weeks. The care I received at Staywell was excellent. I appreciated it when I was staying at Staywell, and I was even more thankful for it when I went home. The suite was roomy and very comfortable, the food was incredible, and when I needed help, it appeared with the push of a button. When I reacted to my medication, I got advice from an RN (Joseph) and an LPN (Sanu) right away, and I was able to see the in-house doctor (Dr. Arcega) the next day. Amazing!

I don’t think we could have picked a better spot for my 95 year old father to transition from his home where he lived independently. He participated in many activities at StayWell enjoying the company of his fellow residents and remained active until his final day at age 98. We could not have asked for more caring and supportive staff.

My mom lived at Staywell Manor for 6 years both in Assisted Living and Memory Care … I was always impressed how patient and caring the staff were ... All the staff provided exceptional support to our family during this difficult time.

Our mom had lived in the manor community for 3.5 years and during that time she was cared for by a devoted staff. All of our dealings with the Manor management were cordial and all facets of the operation were always carried out with mom’s best wishes in mind. Over the few years the family got to know the front of house staff, kitchen staff and the wonderful caring medical personnel that undertook all of mom’s needs.

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.

THE MANOR VILLAGES STAYWELL MANOR

With seven Manor Villages operating and three new Life Centers under development in Calgary, The Manor Villages are fortunate to have special- resources to provide Enhanced Personal Care Services for those seniors who require extra-attentive care. Staywell Manor, is conveniently located in Garrison Woods. We have our beautiful personal park for family special moments and enjoyment. Staywell has been upgraded to be The Center of Excellence for those who do not wish to live in a hospital’s long-term care. Instead, senior’s requiring more care, most often want the privacy of their own suite, with quality cuisine -- skilled nursing including 24/7 monitoring, plus Clever-Vision^TM , that enables their family members to be with them on-screen. COVID is no longer an issue. With Clever-Vision^TM, all parties can visit from their smart phone or Ipad from where-ever they might be and connect to their Senior Loved-One(s) residing at Staywell Manor.  All family members see and hear each other conversing in the privacy offered through Staywell’s Clever-Vision^TM.  Staywell is Canada’s first to offer Enhanced Personal Care Services enabling a preferred option of not living life’s precious moments in a hospital. As the Center of Excellence, Staywell also provides Memory Care and Palliative- Care services catering to our senior residents and their family. For a personal tour call Margy at 403-369-3000 or 403-686-8386

THE LODGE AT VALLEY RIDGE - VERVE SENIOR LIVING

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THE MANOR VILLAGES STAYWELL MANOR

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THE MANOR VILLAGES STAYWELL MANOR

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