Lifestyle options:
Independent Living
Guest stays available, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$2,900
Suites:
107 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
Capacity:
160 residents
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Our Perspective
How we see Wisteria Place
Wisteria Place brings Optima Living’s progressive-minded approach in senior living to the Steveston neighbourhood of Richmond. It’ll remind you of a five star hotel in terms of the quality of the accommodations and the amenities. It’s a beautiful new residence, staffed by dedicated professionals passionate about giving individualized attention to seniors.
New retirement homes like Wisteria Place offer a unique opportunity to be part of and help form a vibrant new community of fellow seniors. Those who move here and take full advantage of the amenities will find the move ideally revitalizing. Staff here value connection and harmony, two words they emphasize. They're all very highly experienced with a wise understanding of people’s different personalities, as well as wants and needs. Becoming part of a community based on those core values is uplifting and gratifying for seniors.
The community staff create is set in a beautiful, still-very-new building in a peaceful, established neighbourhood. All of this combines to encourage seniors to deepen their love for others through volunteer opportunities here, an internal buddy system, with communal amenities shared with people who become friends. Features include a fitness studio, spa, and more.
Community’s Perspective
How Wisteria Place sees itself
Who are you as a community?
Wisteria Place is an independent seniors’ living community in the spectacular waterfront community of Steveston, BC. Wisteria Place is a place our residents will be proud to call home; a safe place, where their needs are taken care of and they have the freedom to pursue their interests. At Wisteria Place, we provide activities and facilitate connections between our residents and the community, to help foster a sense of purpose. We are a community hub. We connect cultures.
- Opened in: 2021
- Ownership: Non-profit. A member of Optima Living
- Languages Spoken: English
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
Wisteria Place is an exciting independent living community with sought-after suites which include balconies and in-suite laundry! In the heart of Steveston, voted Vancouver's #1 neighbourhood, it backs on to a beautiful park and walkways that lead to peaceful greenery, shops, and services for all interests. We are people and pet friendly with a handpicked caring team passionate about helping others find their best lives. Let us welcome you home!
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
Your suite is the heart of your home within Wisteria Place, all of which is yours to discover. There are many configurations to choose from, but each and every one boasts an alluring harmony of amenities: magnificent views of nature’s beauty, in-suite laundry, a state-of-the-art security system, top-quality fixtures and construction, personalized touches, and more. With so much to choose from, finding somewhere you’ll feel comfortable, confident, and safe is a guarantee.
How are residents supported if their needs change?
Wisteria Place has not responded to this question yet.
Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?
Wisteria Place has not responded to this question yet.
What might residents find surprising about your community?
What do you like to do? What have you always wanted to try but never found the time? Our mission is to facilitate meaningful connections between people, communities, and cultures. We want to help you develop your interests, explore new ones, and engage with your community in a deeper way than ever before. Bring your ambitions to us, and let us turn them into realities.
How will your community change in the next five years?
Wisteria Place has not responded to this question yet.
What five facts about your community should people know?
The people of Wisteria Place are harmoniously connected across cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
The pursuit of harmonious life guides Wisteria Place every day. Located next to the idyllic Steveston Park and Steveston Buddhist Temple, Wisteria Place offers a variety of living options that are sure to suit your needs and desires.
We offer unparalleled community life, embedded in the heart of Richmond, BC.
At Wisteria Place, we are guided by our core values of care and compassion. Our Wisteria team members are trained emergency responders and available 24/7.
The desire for a harmonious community is our guiding philosophy.
Insider Perspectives
Interview videos
What people with insider's knowledge of Wisteria Place shared with Comfort Life.
Watch our interview with Maureen Fakaro to learn about the unique experience offered by Wisteria Place.
As co-founder of Optima Senior Living and vice president of the British Columbia Seniors’ Living A...
Reviews of Wisteria Place
What residents and their loved ones say about Wisteria Place in reviews.
Christine Durgo, senior
"Beautiful and new, with awesome staff. The design is elegant, clean and very functional. Great location!"Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $2,900
Residents can enjoy 3 nutritious meals a day with options, a wide range of activities to suit varying needs and support overall wellness, an emergency response system and pendant and nurse on site for consultations and wellness education, ability to hire private care, support to age in place as long as possible, weekly housekeeping and options for additional cleaning for an extra fee, a pet friendly environment, and more!
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,900 - $3,100
- Size: 423sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,106 - $5,171
- Size: 447sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,986 - $5,575
- Size: 737sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Whether your palate prefers familiar favourites or cultural cuisines, you will be satisfied with every meal. Our chefs are experts in several types of cuisine, so residents can try new things or stick to familiar favourites. Every resident will feel comforted by the knowledge that every meal will be more delicious than the one before. Friends and family are welcome to join you at the restaurant, the Koi Café, or in your kitchenette-equipped suite.
Meal service : Bistro: (daytime), Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service
Seating type : Open seating
Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Halal, Lactose free, Low sodium, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Community Garden
Emergency call system (pendent)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Hairdresser
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Newspaper delivery available to suite
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Parking (indoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Pond/Lake
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Private dining room for family/friends
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa/Beauty Salon
Walking Path
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
A resident council will help to determine what activities residents want to have offered. Certified fitness instructors, and Activity Coordinators will plan and offer a wide range of activities for diverse interests.
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Sheila Lively
Working in management for seniors care and luxury hotels, such as Marriott and Fairmont, I have learned that a collaborative and supportive leadership style builds strong relationships that ensure day-to-day operations of a community resulting in high-quality care. I care about the team, both as it relates to staff and as it relates to our residents, and I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with Wisteria Place.
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available
- Private home-care allowed
Health Services:
- Physically challenged residents(with no special assistance)
COVID-19 Information
Maya Angelou once said, “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” It feels like it is a rather apt reminder as we continue to navigate the pandemic. While we remember to wash our hands, protect ourselves, and respect others, there are also ways in which we can focus on bringing hope and laughter to our community. Let us live with hope and zest for life even while enduring the challenges set before us. We must continue to stay focused on best practises, express gratitude to the caregivers and frontline workers, and above all continue to live in hope and look for ways to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”
Alberta remains under a state of public health emergency. New Public Health restrictions came into effect starting September 16th to reduce the spread and protect our health care system. Businesses participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program will require patrons or clients to be vaccinated or to show a recent negative test result. Recently, British Columbia announced that it will mandate that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 31st, 2021. British Columbia also announced a Vaccination Passport System, and starting October 12th, all visitors to long-term care and assisted-living facilities will need to show proof they have received at least one dose.
News
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Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Wisteria is located in the heart of the Steveston community. We are right across the street from the beautiful Steveston Park, full of cycling and walking trails and an off-leash dog area. Minutes away is Steveston Village, where you can take part in waterfront activities, learn about the history of Canada's Pacific coast at one of the many National Historic Sites, and enjoy the sunset at a café or restaurant along the Fisherman's Wharf.
Wisteria Place is located at 4388 Garry Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 2V2.
What's nearby:
Steveston Buddhist Temple
Steveston Community Park
Steveston Dog Off Leash Area
Steveston Fisherman's Wharf 
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