Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Dementia & Memory Care, Long-term Care
Guest stays available, Private home-care allowed, Palliative care available
Cost (from):
$7,021 (retirement), $12,245 (long-term care)
Suites:
130 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 1-bed + den, 2-bed)
Capacity:
160 residents
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Our Perspective
How we see OPAL Vancouver
OPAL represents an exciting new vision in senior care, offering superior senior living, with an upscale modern design and up-to-the minute technology, in an intergenerational living environment. This building, the flagship of Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc., has excited us here at Comfort Life, since we first heard about it in 2016.
Opened in June 2020, OPAL by Element incorporates all of the best elements of contemporary senior living. Amenities and services include chef-prepared meals, an onsite spa and beauty salon, an interior pub, rooftop patios, and an ongoing list of other features. The design includes 30,000 square feet of very unique innovations indoor and outdoor. These include a rock salt wall for yoga exercises and tai chi, a full-service wellness spa for daily rejuvenation, and an interior IT centre. Versatile care staff and facilities provide a complete continuum of care, from independent living to memory care and long term care.
For all those impressive features, the front and centre attraction here is dining and culinary features. OPAL offers an in-house program where residents can engage in cooking classes taught by the executive chef onsite. There will also be a communal table for dining with larger groups of friends, as well as private dining and living rooms. The variety of authentic cuisine ranges from ethnic dishes like aburi sashimi and sushi, to a menu of locally supplied farm-to table foods. In addition to the great food, there are wine tastings, a water bar with fruit and herb infusions, and a High Tea Service.
Community’s Perspective
How OPAL Vancouver sees itself
Who are you as a community?
A boutique residence in Vancouver’s west side. Amenities and services are designed with the understanding that this is your home. Our daily activities will connect all generations to interact meaningfully. From the details of the design to the ambience created from the attitude of our staff, you’ll experience attentiveness, warmth and intimacy. OPAL provides a complete continuum of lifestyles, from independent living to complex care. We care about your peace of mind.
- Opened in: 2019
- Ownership: Private.
- Languages Spoken: Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, English, German, Japanese, Spanish
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
The OPAL lifestyle offers our community the possibility of prolonging their independence and aging in place. Our modern, bright and resort-like ambience creates a sense "vacation" everyday. And the warmth and care of our Team provides our residents with a wonderful, comfortable and safe environment in which they can thrive.
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
Our 24-hour Concierge team is available to assist residents with move-in coordination. Additionally, our diverse and welcoming community is dedicated to ensuring that new residents feel at home from Day 1.
How are residents supported if their needs change?
At Opal, we offer a continuum of care, allowing independent living residents to transition smoothly to our long-term care floor when needed. Independent living residents can also participate in activities on the long-term care floor, (if space and availability permits) to gain insight into day-to-day life there.
Additionally, outside support can be arranged. Families or residents are encouraged to schedule any external assistance during their time in independent living, especially during challenging days. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.
Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?
At Opal's long-term care floor, we are unable to accommodate certain situations, including violent or abusive behavior, as well as wandering issues. The safety and well-being of all residents is our highest priority.
What might residents find surprising about your community?
We are renowned for our international cuisine and a large team of talented chefs. As part of our menu, we offer authentic Chinese food everyday, every meal, as well as fresh-made Dim Sum for breakfast. Indulge in 4 courses for lunch and dinner.
Additionally, we manage our own long-term care floor on the second level of our building, providing safe and restricted access for residents requiring dementia and memory care.
How will your community change in the next five years?
Given the success and popularity of our Opal lifestyle in the Vancouver location - at Cambie and West King Edward.
We are excited to announce the development of additional communities. We are building new locations in Victoria and Langley in the coming years to expand our services and better serve seniors in these areas.
Additionally, we are in the process of preparing Opal Day Care for children, as part of our commitment to intergenerational connection. Stay tuned for more information on how this initiative unfolds!
What five facts about your community should people know?
1.Opal features its own long-term care floor, ensuring that you will receive additional care if needed in the future.
2.We offer authentic Chinese cuisine every day, every meal.
3.We proudly incorporate innovative technology, including robots in our dining room, which helps to distinguish us from other care homes.
4.Our modern, well-maintained building creates a "vacation" vibe for you to enjoy each day.
5. Opal slogan: Discover Opal Retirement, a gem of comfort, clear pricing, & exceptional lifestyle!
Insider Perspectives
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What people with insider's knowledge of OPAL Vancouver shared with Comfort Life.
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Reviews of OPAL Vancouver
What residents and their loved ones say about OPAL Vancouver in reviews.
Lynn Eyton, resident
"I feel so fortunate to have joined the Opal and to be living in this stressfree and most attractive environment! I love the multi-age concept and the diverse culture atmosphere here. The buildings are full of light and delightful art ,a lovely dining room with interesting menu choices, comfortable seating areas to enjoy conversations with interesting residents. Lots of choices of activities to join, makes life interesting! But what is most important to me is the staff and their welcoming, helpfu..."C. Yu, resident
"I was looking for an intergenerational community with Independent Living and licensed care options for my husband, who needs a licensed care suite, and me. I couldn't find a suitable community until my friend Stanley introduced OPAL to me. OPAL Licensed Care suites have 24-hour registered nurses, a team of healthcare aids, a rehab assistant, onsite physicians, recreation assistants, and an onsite dietician. I love OPAL recreation classes like gym, Zumba, Tai Chi, dance expressions, and bus tours..."Sophine and Francis Cheung, resident
"I do enjoy the life, the food and all the activities in Opal that's why I put the 5 stars for OPAL. My favorite activities are the exercising events such as dance class and pool. The culinary programs' "food" are the best. I love the Chinese and European style food. Everyday we have different menu that's the best! Every week we have a bus tour for field trip. Opal Recreation take us to many places that I never been before. They are amazing! "Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $7,021
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
Dementia & Memory Care (definition)
Cost from $12,245
Our Licensed Care level is a beautiful, private, cozy and exclusive home of 30 suites dedicated to full/complex care. Each suite has it’s own private bathroom with walk-in/roll-in shower. Our residents enjoy a balanced series of thoughtfully planned recreation activities as well as one-on-one physio sessions with our Rehab Assistant. Our Care Team also includes 24-hour registered nurses, care aides, onsite physicians, a Dietician and a Recreation Team.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Designated floor
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (5x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (2x/week)
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Transfers
Long-term Care (definition)
Cost from $12,245
Our Licensed Care level is a beautiful, private, cozy and exclusive home of 30 suites dedicated to complex care and memory care. Each suite has it’s own private bathroom with walk-in/roll-in shower. Our residents enjoy a balanced series of thoughtfully planned recreation activities as well as one-on-one physio sessions with our Rehab Assistant. Our Care Team also includes 24-hour nurses, care aides, onsite physicians, a Dietician and a Recreation Team. Long Term Care Definition: Intended for seniors requiring access to 24-hour care and daily support services for physical and/or cognitive conditions as deemed eligible.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Designated floor
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (5x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (1x/week)
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Transfers
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $7,021 - $9,610
- Size: 453sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$2,000
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Insuite washer/dryer
- Kitchen
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $8,370 - $11,702
- Size: 540sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$2,000
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Insuite washer/dryer
- Kitchen
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed + den
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $10,183 - $14,027
- Size: 657sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$2,000
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Insuite washer/dryer
- Kitchen
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $14,539
- Size: 938sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$2,000
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Insuite washer/dryer
- Kitchen
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $12,245 - $24,332
- Size: 310sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Furnished
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Safe
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $12,245 - $24,332
- Size: 310sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Furnished
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Safe
- Contact:
Dining
At OPAL, you’ll enjoy private family dining, rooftop parties, and authentic ethnic cuisine such as steamed live seafood and double boiled soup. We will offer farm-to-table menus with wholesome produce from local suppliers and our own garden. At the Chef’s Table, be inspired by culinary demonstrations and group classes by our own Executive Chef, and other renowned chefs. By our open display kitchen, you can watch the action and smell the aromas at the communal table or at the display counter. See our chefs using their torches for aburi sashimi and sushi. Customize your salads. Smell the aromas of our in-house pastries as they come out of our ovens. Under the guidance of our chefs, make pizza, pasta and ice cream with your grandchildren. Where there’s great food, of course there’s also beverage to complement. We will have wine and scotch tastings, fruit-and-herb infused water bar, afternoon High Tea service with delicate in-house pastries and loose leaf teas from around the world.
Meal service : Bar, Bistro: (daytime), Buffet, Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Seating type : Assigned seating , Open seating
Special diets : Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher style, Lactose free, Low sodium, Puree foods, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
24-hr concierge
Arts and crafts
Billiards
Community Garden
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Hairdresser
Hobby kitchen
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Mail to concierge
Movie theatre
Newspapers delivered to concierge
Parking (indoor)
Parking (outdoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Private dining room for family/friends
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa tub or shower room
Spa/Beauty Salon
Storage lockers
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair (scooter)
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Resident social / activity club
Sewing
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis
Theatre
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Veronica Lewis
Hello!
Opal Vancouver welcomes you to a community that provides the greatest opportunity to maximize your enjoyment, experience, enhance your lifestyle and foster your independence. Everyone on the Opal team is here to help you settle in and feel at home.
It is our sincerest desire that your new lifestyle with us be a vibrant, healthy and safe experience. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy your new home.
We look forward to being of support as you search for your new home!
Warmest regards,
Veronica Lewis, RN
General Manager and Director of Care
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | |
| Registered Practical Nurses | |
| Personal Support Workers | |
| Doctor | on call & visiting 1x/month |
| Foot care specialist | visiting 1x/month |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 5
- Weekends: 5
- Nights: 3
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available (cost from $450)
- Private home-care allowed
- Palliative care available
Health Services:
- Catheter care(with special assistance)
- Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
- Medication charted by electronic pen(with special assistance)
- Ostomy care(with special assistance)
- Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
- Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
- Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)
Move-in requirements
• Clients with progressive medical conditions which preclude them from remaining in their current living situation safely (Restrictions Apply). • To ensure quality care can be given to the clients at Opal by Element clients suffering with cognitive impairments will be screened closely to ensure safe quality care can be given to the entire cohort of clientele. • Clients admitted who suffer with cognitive impairments will remain at the Opal by Element unless their safety or those around them is jeopardized. • Clients who reside within the Opal by Element Retirement Community will be given priority access to the available Licensed Care beds as they become available. •Opal by Element will be unable to accommodate bariatric clientele, aggressive clientele, feeding tubes or wandering clientele. • No one-on-one services are provided by Opal by Element. Family is responsible for this and the additional fees. • Clients with progressive medical conditions which preclude them from remaining in their current living situation safely. • To ensure quality care can be given to the clients at Opal by Element clients suffering with cognitive impairments will be screened closely to ensure safe quality care can be given to the entire cohort of clientele. • Clients admitted who suffer with cognitive impairments will remain at the Opal by Element unless their safety or those around them is jeopardized. • Clients who reside within the Opal by Element Retirement Community will be given priority access to the available Licensed Care beds as they become available. • Opal by Element will be unable to accommodate bariatric clientele, aggressive clientele, feeding tubes or wandering clientele. • No one-on-one services are provided by Opal by Element. If required, the SDM/Resident are responsible for this and the additional fees. • Direct hours of care are 3.2 in 24-hours. Additional fees apply and are the responsibility of the SDM/Resident if care is above 3.2hours. • Companions available at an additional charge and responsibility of the SDM/Resident. Approval process applies.
• Chest x-ray
• Medical form completed by family doctor
• Personal Interview
• TB test required
COVID-19 Information
The health and safety of our residents and employees are our utmost responsibility. We continue to follow Public Health direction related to COVID-19 guidelines.
Stay safe and stay healthy!
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Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
A Vibrant,Convenient Location OPAL has a prime position in Cambie Village, one of Vancouver’s premier neighbourhoods. This growing mixed-use community is close to amenities and rapid transit, and an ideal home base for living an inspired, vibrant lifestyle. The Cambie Corridor with extensive new development, this has become Vancouver’s premier location, and OPAL is located in the very core of it – literally steps from King Edward Canada Line Station. Our residents can walk to this neighbourhoods new cafes, restaurants, boutiques and other urban amenities. And within minutes, residents can be in Richmond or at the airport on one end, and downtown on the other. Opal is close in walking distance from Queen Elizabeth Park, Riley Park and The Hillcrest Centre
OPAL Vancouver is located at 438 West King Edward Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 05M.
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