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THE COMFORT LIFE REPORT:Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living 

4202 54 Ave, Lloydminster, Alberta, T9V 2Z3
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Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$2,685
Suites:
131 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
Capacity:
131 residents

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Our Perspective

How we see Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living

This is the destination for Lloydminster and area residents who appreciate the best things in life. Many exceptional highlights make this superior to other retirement residences in the area. The chef-prepared fine dining makes this a great place to host family events; the food is wonderful. The skilled professionals here focus on a holistic approach to health and wellness that includes physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The community life here revitalizes residents who find new social connections and a daily selection of activities.

Here, Verve Senior Living brings big-city quality and luxury to Lloydminster. Inside, you'll find a group of seniors who demonstrably feel a social connection to each other. The home encourages friendships through a book club, bingo nights, group exercises, and many other activities that let people stay as busy as they want. Activities like the ice cream social and tai chi are especially engaging, and there are also yoga sessions and games. Seniors here love the communal life and the vibrant atmosphere.

There are also quiet, relaxing times here, too, whether that's in the privacy of your spacious studio or apartment, or relaxing in the library, perusing the collection of books. Spring, summer, and fall outdoor activities include gardening clubs, local hikes, and bird-watching. They look after seniors very well. Trade in housework, clearing ice off the sidewalk in winter, and other tiresome chores for what you might call enhanced independence.

Community’s Perspective

How Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living sees itself

Who are you as a community?

Welcome to Dr. Hemstock Residence & Hearthstone Place! We offer independent retirement lifestyles along with personalized support for when you need that extra support to make the day great. Our community has been newly renovated in 2023, and it's designed with a focus on the heritage and natural environment of the Lloydminster area. A warm community atmosphere and best-in-class services and amenities await you.

  • Opened in: 2002
  • Ownership: Private. A member of Verve Senior Living
  • Languages Spoken: English

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

We are a family. “Together”, we shape who we are. We instill our values and our vision to create a "Resident-Centric" environment. Staff inspire our residents to experience fulfillment on a level that means something to them. As a community, we strive to deliver sensitivity and care, by respecting all members of our residence. We feel that upon establishing these values, we have created a family-based community. This enables us to shape who we are, and creates a family within a community.

What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?

We can offer a buddy system for new residents. This helps them build a sense of belonging. All the managers meet with our new residents allowing them to get to know them. This allows them to feel comfortable with our staff. Our dining room is open seating, creating an environment that helps them get to know other residents. We also encourage family to visit to help make the transition easier.

How are residents supported if their needs change?

Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living has not responded to this question yet.

Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?

Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living has not responded to this question yet.

What might residents find surprising about your community?

We exceed expectations because we genuinely care for our residents. We try our hardest to make our new residents feel included. Our Life Enrichment is a wonderful team, that plans many outings throughout the year. Our staff understands that each resident is an individual and we treat them as such. We get to know each resident, who they are, and what their life story is.

How will your community change in the next five years?

Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living has not responded to this question yet.

What five facts about your community should people know?

1. We are located in Canada's only provincial border city.
2. We have 131 suites between our two buildings, Dr. Hemstock and Hearthstone Place.
3. We can easily accommodate dietary needs. Whether it is a low-sodium, diabetic, celiac, or you have allergies, we can incorporate it.
4. We have a receptionist working seven days a week, including holidays. They are a friendly team, that are happy to help with our resident’s needs.
5. Each suite has the resident’s names outside so that friends and family know where they are.

Insider Perspectives

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What people with insider's knowledge of Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living shared with Comfort Life.

Watch our interview with Amber Fisher to learn about the unique experience offered by Dr. James Hemstock.

Reviews of Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living

What residents and their loved ones say about Dr. Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place Verve Senior Living in reviews.

Holly G., family member

"I moved my brother here in Feb 2023. The facility is so warm and inviting, clean and bright. I love that they have so many activities for residents including great outings. The staff have gone above and beyond to help us as my brother has an acquired brain injury. Right from the first email till now they have been very helpful and accommodating. "

Christina Ross, family member

"I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to have my father stay at Hemstock while visiting in Lloydminster. The staff was wonderful, supportive, qualified, kind, and helpful. Hemstock is a lovely, welcoming environment, clean, organized, and accommodating. The staff went above and beyond to make my father's stay and my vacation stress-free and enjoyable. "

Rhonda Whitlaw, family member

"My mom has been a resident of the Hearthstone for a little over two years. When we first enquired about transitioning her from her home, the team at Hearthstone did everything possible to make her comfortable and the transition was seamless. Fast forward two years, my mom recently fell and broke her hip, the team at Hearthstone is doing everything they can to accommodate her needs through wellness support, meal deliveries and even relocating her so her room will be closer to the dining room. The..."

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Lifestyle

Lifestyle options

Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $3,105

10 meals per month and a daily continental breakfast is provided. Residents enjoy a variety of activities including outings, exercises, cards, bingo, bean bag, sing along and painting. Bi-weekly housekeeping services are provided, which includes laundering of bed linens and towels. A wellness clinic can be attended on a weekly basis. 24 hour emergency care is provided.

Includes

  • Designated dining area
  • Meals (Extra fee)
  • Meals credits (2x/week)
  • Daily tidy (Extra fee)
  • Medication administration (Extra fee)

Assistance with

  • Bathing (Extra fee)

Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $2,685

Care plans can be personalized per individual resident to cater to their specific needs. There is a care aid in the building 24 hours a day.

Includes

  • Designated dining area
  • Cancer care (Extra fee)
  • Diabetes (Extra fee)
  • Meals (3x/day)
  • Daily tidy (Extra fee)
  • Housekeeping (1x/week)
  • Incontinence care (Extra fee)
  • Medication administration (Extra fee)
  • Resident Reminders (Extra fee)

Assistance with

  • Bathing (Extra fee)
  • Dressing (Extra fee)

Suites

Type Size
(sq ft)
Lifestyle CostCompanion fee Includes Contact
Studio 426 $3,105 (Rent) +$450 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed 690 $3,465 (Rent) +$450 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
2-bed 889 $4,065 (Rent) +$450 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
Studio 365 $2,685 (Rent) +$700 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed 575 $3,625 (Rent) +$700 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
2-bed 790 $4,290 (Rent) +$700 per month
  • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
  • Call Bell System
  • Kitchenette
  • Mini-fridge
  • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Type: Studio
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $3,105
  • Size: 426sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$450
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 1-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $3,465
  • Size: 690sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$450
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 2-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $4,065
  • Size: 889sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$450
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: Studio
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $2,685
  • Size: 365sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$700
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 1-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $3,625
  • Size: 575sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$700
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

  • Type: 2-bed
  • Ownership: Rent
  • Cost: $4,290
  • Size: 790sq/ft
  • Companion fee: +$700
  • Details:
    • Cable TV in room (additional fee)
    • Call Bell System
    • Kitchenette
    • Mini-fridge
    • Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
  • Contact: email

Dining

Chef prepared, world inspired. We believe food is more than sustenance. Good food should be enjoyed with friends, made with fresh local ingredients, prepared from scratch by an experienced culinary team, and served by our friendly and courteous dining staff who know your personal tastes.

Meal service : Bar, Bistro: (24 hours), Bistro: (daytime), Buffet, Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)

Seating type : Open seating

Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher style, Lactose free, Low sodium, Vegetarian

Amenities & Services

Residence Amenities & Services

24-hr concierge
Arts and crafts
Billiards
Chapel
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Fitness Studio
Hairdresser
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Mail delivery to suite
Mail to concierge
Newspaper delivery available to suite
Newspapers delivered to concierge
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Out patient programs
Parking (indoor)
Parking (outdoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private dining room for family/friends
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa tub or shower room
Spa/Beauty Salon
Storage lockers
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair Accessible

Programs & Activities

Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Horseshoe Pits
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Resident social / activity club
Shuffleboard
Theatre
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions

Staff & Care

General Manager's Message
Amber Fisher

Amber grew up on a farm just south of Lloydminster and was excited to return home after college to a position at Dr. Hemstock Residence where two of her grandmothers lived. Amber quickly realized her passion for working with seniors and helping others. She has worked in several departments including Wellness, Marketing and Dining before leading the team as General Manager. When Amber isn’t at work, she loves spending time with her family and attending her children’s activities.

Staff

Medical and other support staff
Registered Practical Nurses8 hrs/day
Personal Support Workers24 hrs/day
Guest Attendant24 hrs/day
Sleep Expertvisiting 1x/month
Massage Therapistvisiting 1x/week
Geriatric Pharmaciston call
Mobility Specialistvisiting 1x/month
Foot care specialistvisiting 1x/week
Chiropodistvisiting 1x/month

Number of care staff:

  • Daytime: 4
  • Weekends: 4
  • Nights: 4

Care services

Care options available:

  • Guest stays available (cost from $150)
  • Private home-care allowed (cost from $150)

Health Services:

  • Catheter care(with special assistance)
  • Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
  • Feeding tube assistance(with special assistance)
  • Medication charted by electronic pen(with special assistance)
  • Medication charted by exception(with special assistance)
  • Ostomy care(with special assistance)
  • Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
  • Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
  • Vitals monitoring(with no special assistance)

Move-in requirements

Our residence is geared towards those who are physically and mentally able to take care of themselves. However, services can be put into place to aid with ailments that are resident specific. Please inquire for more details.

• Chest x-ray
• Medical form completed by family doctor
• Personal Interview

COVID-19 Information

Verve’s COVID-19 Response
Verve Senior Living has been helping seniors stay active and live an independent lifestyle for over 43 years. Our approach to the COVID-19 pandemic has been defined by these values, with the safety and security of our residents of paramount importance to us. Verve continues to be a vibrant, fun, engaging, and safe place to live, thanks to our incredibly creative and caring team members who go the extra mile in all that they do. Visit one of our 32 retirement residence and see what living with Verve is all about.

“My family and I feel deeply blessed to have been able to relocate my father to Verve Senior Living. Throughout the process the management team went far above and beyond at every turn to help us. This was especially appreciated given Covid 19. They were patient, kind and empathetic, offering guidance and help the likes of which we had never experienced elsewhere. ”

SAFE & SECURE
Our COVID-19 Safety Protocols
At all times we must follow the guidelines set forth by the local provincial health authority. In many cases we implement safety initiatives before the governments mandates them. While we pride ourselves on doing everything we can to keep our residences safe, it does alter the way we connect with the outside community. Despite COVID’s interruption to our regularly scheduled lives, Verve continues to be a vibrant, fun, engaging, and safe place to live thanks to our incredibly creative and caring team members who go the extra mile in all that they do. To learn more about Verve’s COVID-19 safety protocols, please contact a Verve residence near you.

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Neighbourhood

Neighbourhood

Lloydminster holds the title as Canada's only border city, in between Alberta and Saskatchewan. We are also home to a vast array of family restaurants, diners, steakhouses and cafés, along with an abundance of shopping. Nearby Bud Miller Part is a favourite all-season spot for walking, bird watching, and sporting activities in the beautiful 200-acre parkland setting.

Dr. James Hemstock is located at 4202 54 Ave, Lloydminster, Alberta, T9V 2Z3.


What's nearby:

The Lloyd Mall
Family Pharmacy
Wayside Dental
Lloydminster Legacy Centre
May Cinema 6 Movie Theatre
Swimming Pool
Lloydminster Public Library
Vic Juba Community Theatre
Lloydminster Hospital
Lloydminster Culteral & Science Centre

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