Description

Seniors apartment style living in an attractive, three-storey newly built (2003) seniors housing complex. Co-located with independent apratments, the five acre property is surrounded by gardens and paths. It is located on a bus route, and is adjacent to a commercial shopping area down sloped hill.

Indoor Features

The building has a welcoming lobby as well as a computer room, library and attractive dining room with a fireplace overlooking the garden area. A private dining area is also available. The main floor has an activity room, hairdressing and storage lockers for personal items and scooters. There is a bathing room equipped with a hydraulic lift on the second floor and a wellness clinic on the third floor.

Unit Features

• One bedroom apartments (with balcony on the 2nd and 3rd floor).
• Spacious bathrooms with step in showers.
• Locked drawer in vanity.
• Kitchenettes with small bar style fridge, space for a microwave and toaster.
• Suites have a small storage room.
• Includes all utilities except telephone.
  

Emergency Response

• Pendant-style personal alarm system.
• 24 hour on-site emergency response.
• Receptionist at front desk during office hours.

Environmental Considerations

• Wheelchair accessible.
• Scooter use outside only.

Cost

• Residents pay 70% of their after-tax income for the full package of services.
• Residents under age 65 receiving income assistance pay a pre-determined set rate.
• Residents with higher incomes pay up to a maximum amount based on comparative private services.
• Tenants of this setting who may be eligible for SAFER subsidy will be notified to apply. If a subsidy is granted, it must be redirected to VIHA.

Exit Criteria

• If an individual experiences a permanent decline in their health condition, a significant increase in care needs, or an inability to make decisions on their own behalf that cannot be reversed, a move from Assisted Living to a more appropriate setting will be necessary
• A VIHA Home and Community Care Case Manager will assist with this process as required.