How we see Don Mills Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living

Verve Senior Living brings unparalleled expertise in senior living to the coveted neighbourhood of Don Mills, in this brand-new senior living residence. For starters, this community is located on Green Belt Drive, living up to its name with lots of nearby parkland (including Moccasin Trail Park) in a peaceful neighbourhood. The building itself is a beautifully state-of-the-art retirement residence rich with contemporary features and peopled by exceptionally professional staff. In initial impressions, you’ll be impressed with the responsiveness and enthusiasm of staff. The real heart of seniors’ new life here, though, is the lifestyle change of moving into a community of peers where every day is made with your needs top-of-mind. The amenities here speak to that, with social activities and sharing in food and drink leading the way.

The activity calendar is filled with everything from movies to lawn bowling to walking clubs to Tai Chi to Sunday worship time to meditation. You may not think you need all these daily activities but you’ll join the chorus of people who praise living here because “there’s something to do every day!” There are also trips to Toronto attractions like museums, galleries, theatres, and other entertainment. In-house TED Talks and discussion groups feature speakers on topics like health, education, technology, and politics. You can also expect live entertainment from musicians and other entertainers. Meet Me at the MoMA is a favourite among seniors. You can also join in a game of cards (there are clubs for Euchre, Bridge, and Rummy) and make new friends that way. And for all that, your suite is a calm respite where you simply have your own space.

The exercise room is another hub of activity and shared fun. You’ll be surprised by the number of people who join in. Find out for yourself how much fun things like chair yoga and other “age-friendly” exercise groups are when you’re surrounded by people your own age who make exercising together enjoyable. Classes include Walk Fit, Drum Fit, Go4Life and dance classes. Of course, food and drinks are really the best way to make friends, and the bar/bistro is a great meeting place where people chat over coffee or an alcoholic beverage. Dining is elegant in the carpeted dining room looking out on Green Belt Drive. The menu is full of elegant selections that include a la carte items.

Amenities are not just socially- or fun-oriented. They look after the whole self here, with things like a hair salon and spa, worship center, and a library and computer lounge rounding out the list of features. It’s really up to you to make a great life at Don Mills but it’s easy with all those amenities. You’re encouraged to join in monthly meetings where residents express themselves about dining, activities ideas, and anything else.

Suites are spacious, with those on higher floors offering a view of the local parkland. There’s also a sunlit outdoor courtyard on the fourth floor. The community also offers a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living to memory care, ideal for those with a mind to aging in place and for couples who have different care requirements. All of this comes from an organization whose people are infused with a holistic view of senior living and compassion-driven care focused on “making every day great.” That comes through in staff who truly love what they do, meeting seniors’ every need. If you’re even remotely intrigued by the possibilities of senior living we recommend that you don’t wait too long to take a closer look at Don Mills Retirement Residence.

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Reviews of Don Mills Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living

What residents and their loved ones say about Don Mills Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living in reviews.

Suzanne, family member

"Thank you to the wonderful team at the Don Mills Residence! Iesha, Ewa and Taneshia gave my parents an outstanding welcome when they recently attended their Wellness Assessment. The professionalism, enthusiasm and sincerity of the team made my mom & dad feel supported and valued. My parents were hesitant about moving to a retirement residence, but meeting the team was a real turning point for them; now they are excited to experience all the wonderful services and amenities that their new lifest..."

Tim Knapp, senior

"Ewa and the team at Don Mills are fabulous. They were always available to help, regardless of the time of day, and arranged everything quickly to prepare for a respite stay."

David Alexander, senior

"Take a look at Don Mills Retirement Residence! You won't be disappointed!!! We visited here as the first in a search for possible homes to consider when it is time for us to make a move. Ewa Ilijeska (Community Relations Manager) was our hostess. Honestly, after visiting this residence, we could easily say, "why look anywhere else?" - although Ewa encouraged us to. These were our first impressions ... - a well-run facility - the building: new, 10 foot ceilings, large windows - the atmosp..."

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Type	Size (sq ft)	Lifestyle	Cost	Companion fee	Includes	Contact
Studio	430		$4,700 (Rent)	N/A	Call Bell System Insuite washer/dryer Kitchenette Patio/Balcony Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed	550		$5,460 (Rent)	+$950 per month	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Insuite washer/dryer Kitchenette Patio/Balcony Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed + den	656		$6,552 (Rent)	+$950 per month	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Insuite washer/dryer Kitchenette Mini-fridge Patio/Balcony Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
2-bed	843		$7,488 - $8,500 (Rent)	+$950 per month	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Insuite washer/dryer Kitchenette Patio/Balcony Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
2-bed + den	1133		$9,646 (Rent)	+$950 per month	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Insuite washer/dryer Kitchenette Patio/Balcony Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
Studio	316		$7,950 (Rent)	N/A	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Kitchenette Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed	693		$7,200 (Rent)	N/A	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Kitchenette Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
Studio	296		$9,000 (Rent)	N/A	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Kitchenette Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
1-bed	693		$8,100 (Rent)	N/A	Cable TV in room (additional fee) Call Bell System Kitchenette Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)

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As General Manager for Don Mills Retirement Residence, Stuart is leading his incredible dedicated team who are all passionate about providing a memorable experience for all residents. Stuart also ensures all associates at Don Mills have a positive fun professional environment to grow their careers.

Stuart’s goal is for Don Mills to be the home of choice in the industry. Stuart has many years of Luxury Hotel/Resort experience working with several well-known hotel brands. Prior to Stuart joining Verve he held the title of Vice President Hotel Operations & Corporate Human Resources for a privately owned Hotel & Oil company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Stuart has lived in Toronto before and has now returned to join our team and to be closer to his family who reside in London, Ontario.

In his free time, Stuart and his partner enjoy travelling the world experiencing the finer things in life.

When you meet Stuart for the first time you will see from his energy, enthusiasm, leadership and overall charisma how he will be a well received member of our Verve team.

Chest x-ray is used instead of TB testing. Not provided for anyone over 65.

The Don Mills neighbourhood is an eclectic mix of urban and suburban in the North York district of Toronto, where culture, world-class shopping, food, and more are at your fingertips. The artful neighbourhood offers a community feeling sheltered from the surrounding metropolis. With a history for being one of Canada's first planned communities, Don Mills is known as one of the GTA's best neighbourhoods for families.

Don Mills Retirement is located at 2 Green Belt Drive, North York, Ontario, M3C 1L8.

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