Reviews of The Village Langley - Verve Senior Living

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Our perspective

The Village Langley is a state-of-the-art memory care community, an ideal setting for people dealing with the adverse effects of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They can live here safely, free to come and go wherever they like within The Village. Family members' worries about tendencies to elopement evaporate. But there's so much more. Residents live a lifestyle that promotes more activity and requires less medication. The environment itself is a holistic treatment.

We’ve been excited about The Village ever since it was first announced. In Canada, it remains the best innovation yet in design for memory care. The Village is built from the ground up with the needs of people with dementia at the top of mind. This offsets so many issues and negative behaviours, giving people a setting that’s familiar, friendly, and safe.

Features include perimeter fencing and a blue-tooth-enabled security system that lets staff know the whereabouts of residents any time, in real time. An important aspect of design for memory care is de-institutionalization and declinicalization of the care environment. This is inherent in a true “village” that includes a general store, doctor’s office, hair salon, workshop, and more.

People live in colourful cottages here, attended by staff who are expert in their training and approach. On top of everything above, The Village is set in a quiet neighbourhood in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. We can’t imagine better place for people with dementia.

More of what people say about this community

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Kelly Gaine, family member

The staff and services are AMAZING, especially given the lockdown due to the Pandemic, the residents are truly lucky to make this place their home. So glad we found them for my Mom, I honestly can not think of a better place for her through this time.

Tara Schmidt, family member

My aunt lives there. She has the best care and is super happy.

L.G., family member

My aunt was lucky to become one of the first residents here, and I have visited often. This is a truly groundbreaking facility and the staff are as patient and friendly as you'd hope for. I have noted the postings by others who are upset by the cost of living at The Village; asking "who can afford to live here?" and suggesting it is only for the elite.
While I could not afford to live here, that is due to my particular circumstances and life choices. My aunt can afford to live here for many years to come, but I want to share her story and show others that living like this is not reserved just for the wealthy.
Auntie M. and her family were sent to live in a BC internment camp during the war, when she was just a young girl. She left, barely into her teens; left her family and left school to return to the Lower Mainland to toil as a housekeeper for a wealthy family. She made this sacrifice to send money back to her parents and siblings. Later, after the war ended and everyone moved back to the Lower Mainland, Auntie M. found work in the Steveston cannery. She never completed her schooling; having to still help her parents and siblings and with little education, working in the cannery was what she could do. But, she was wise with her money, saved up, and bought a house. This house and her very dedicated savings are what allows her to enjoy life in the wonderful The Village now and for years to come. I am so happy that this amazing woman, who did hard physical work her whole life, sacrificed her youth and her education, is thriving at The Village due to her own self taught money management efforts. So to those who are affronted and snidely suggest that a community like The Village is an elitist utopian ideal, I suggest otherwise. Yes, it is costly but it is worth every penny for the high quality of care, the beautiful atmosphere and the priceless dignity with which residents are permitted to live. I couldn't recommend it enough!

Scott Ronalds, family member

We couldn't be more happy with the level of specialized dementia care and understanding provided by all the staff at the Village.