More of what people say about this community
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Jim Brown, family member
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!
David d'Eça, family member
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.
Annette Plouffe, resident
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.
Elizabeth Scott, family member
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.
Cal Chugg, family member
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.
G Lamb, family member
An amazing retirement home, beautiful grounds and building, lots of various activities planned just for residents but the real bonus is the staff, at every level, who show they love what they do by the quality of their service and commitment to go above and beyond in any way they can for everyone. Smiles are the rule of the day.
Darlene Kadonga, family member
The most important thing that I see is the sense of community and caring. You get to know the staff… you become part of that family and they call you by name. If you go into the dining room, they call you by name. That closeness, that sense of community, that you're part of the community, is what I like most about it. For my mother, the most important thing was that she had a place where she could die in place and not have to move again. We've been through the process of revising her care goals to make sure that if something happens, she doesn't [need to] get transferred to care. The support and understanding of the staff in that community and the fact that there's home care there, and they offer palliative care, and they allow the physician to come in is one of the most important aspects for my mom.
Sheila, family member
There are not enough good things to say about Lake Bonavista Village. The staff are fabulous ... The food is superb. Mom is really enjoying the facilities and amenities. I highly recommend this facility!
Name withheld for privacy's sake, family member
I have seen first hand how awesome the staff are. My dad doesn't hold anything back, and I know he is completely honest in saying how happy he is here. Name withheld for privacy's sake.
Name withheld for privacy's sake, resident
I had reservations [about senior care, but] Lake Bonavista answered all of our needs. I'm sure that my sister will continue to be happy in her new home.
