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Pickering retirement home V!VA Retirement Communities
Pickering retirement home V!VA Retirement Communities
Pickering retirement home V!VA Retirement Communities
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V!VA RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

(4.8 Score)
1880 Glengrove Road,
Pickering, ON L1V 0C6 Directions

Since 2006

Specialty:

✓ Fitness Classes ✓ Hairdressers ✓ Health Care ✓ Medication Administration ✓ Weekly Housekeeping ✓ Medication ✓ Emergency Call Button ✓ Brain Gym ✓ Personal Laundry ✓ Massage Therapist ✓ Library ✓ Aquafit Programs ✓ Private Dining Room ✓ Kitchenette ✓ Cooking ✓ Lectures ✓ Group Trips ✓ 24/7 Medical Supervision ✓ Three Meals Daily ✓ Fire Safety System

“VIVA Pickering Retirement Community has everything you need, from lifestyle activities to wellness and healthcare. They provide assisted living suites and services customized to your requirements. For your additional convenience, they have coin-free laundry rooms on every floor. VIVA Pickering Retirement Community's healthy menu options offer you delicious and nutritious homestyle meals made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and mouthwatering flavour. Their bathrooms feature a walk-in shower with a built-in seat and safety bars so you can bathe with ease. They believe in providing more for large suites, healthy and delicious dining, and more amenities and activities. They can ease your transition home with care services that include 24/7 medical supervision, medication administration, assistance with daily activities, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Stays are available daily, weekly, and monthly. They also offer weekly suite housekeeping services. They have coin-free laundry rooms on every floor. An emergency response system is also available.”

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Price:

PRICE STARTS FROM PER MONTH
All-Inclusive Suites $5,020

Contact:

(905) 831-2088

Open 24 Hours

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Pickering retirement home Chartwell Pickering City Centre
Pickering retirement home Chartwell Pickering City Centre
Pickering retirement home Chartwell Pickering City Centre
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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CHARTWELL PICKERING CITY CENTRE

(4.8 Score)
1801 Valley Farm Road,
Pickering, ON L1V 0A5 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Recreational Therapy ✓ Conference and Card Room ✓ Companionship ✓ Crafts ✓ Dining ✓ Activities ✓ Laundry ✓ Occupational ✓ Day Trips ✓ Exercise Fitness Facilities ✓ Medical Attention ✓ Outdoor Courtyard ✓ Chapel ✓ Library ✓ Housekeeping ✓ Billiards Café Bistro ✓ Linen ✓ Newspaper Delivery ✓ Audiology-Hearing Clinic ✓ Foot Care ✓ Pharmacy ✓ Physiotherapy ✓ Supervision ✓ Administration

“Chartwell Pickering City Centre features spacious and vibrant one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with nine-foot ceilings. Their traditional senior living residence is well-known for providing a warm, friendly atmosphere characterized by a sense of belonging and a tight-knit, diverse community of residents and staff. Their caring and dedicated team aims to exceed expectations so you can enjoy the comforts and security of home. They offer a dynamic and supportive retirement lifestyle that is also fulfilling and purposeful. Their featured daily menu showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes, incorporating local produce, meats, fish, eggs, and cheeses whenever possible. Their food services team creates meals to mark holidays or special cultural days. Chartwell Pickering City Centre offers independent living in a friendly, down-to-earth seniors’ community, complete with built-in life enrichment activities and amenities. In addition, their food service team exceeds standards by delivering menus that cater to residents' tastes, desires, and nutritional requirements. They also offer a wide variety of personal support programs.

2025 Update: They also host events throughout the year to help you stay connected with your loved ones.”

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Price:

PRICE STARTS FROM PER MONTH
One Bedroom $3,999
Two Bedrooms $4,999

Contact:

(289) 631-1944

Open 24 Hours

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Pickering retirement home Abbeylawn
Pickering retirement home Abbeylawn
Pickering retirement home Abbeylawn
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11+ YEARS IN TBR
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ABBEYLAWN

(4.7 Score)
534 Rodd Avenue,
Pickering, ON L1W 2B2 Directions

Since 2007

Specialty:

✓ Pharmacy Service ✓ Medication Administration ✓ House Physician ✓ Full-Service Dining Room ✓ Foot Care ✓ Mobility ✓ Exercising ✓ and Grooming ✓ Hairdressing ✓ Housekeeping ✓ Bathing Assistance

“Abbeylawn offers a vibrant lifestyle that promotes health, safety, and peace of mind. They have reimagined their lavish senior living facility to make it affordable without cutting any corners. Abbeylawn has a team of staff who are well-educated and genuinely concerned about the well-being of their families. Their caregivers can assist you with daily tasks such as mobility, exercising, and grooming. Their skilled and professionally qualified caregivers provide the highest quality of care to both patients and their families. They offer all-day dining for just a snack or an early mealtime, a calming environment in which to enjoy your meal with friends and sit back, relax, and chat. They also have a beautiful private dining room to host gatherings with friends and family. Abbeylawn offers a full range of activities and programs to help seniors maintain independence, as well as provide palliative and respite care. They provide a variety of services to create a comfortable living environment.

2025 Update: Abbeylawn ensures that residents with age-related conditions, such as arthritis or physical disabilities, can enjoy a comfortable and supported lifestyle even when daily self-care is difficult.”

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Contact:

(905) 509-2582

Mon-Sun: 9am - 5pm

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V!VA RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES REVIEWS

V!VA Pickering provides a welcoming environment. The staff members go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and cared for, whether it's through attentive assistance with daily activities or simply engaging in friendly conversations. Their dedication to fostering a sense of community and ensuring the well-being of each resident is truly commendable. Overall, the retirement home's friendly staff creates a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that enhances the quality of life for all who reside there.

My parents have been living at VIVA Pickering for 2 years. They absolutely love it. They feel like they’re part of a community. They have made friends with other community members and staff as well. It’s the best decision they’ve made.

I volunteered here during my high school years and learned a lot about organizing and running activities. The staff and community members were very welcoming. I definitely recommend this location to any students looking for a fun, fulfilling volunteering experience!

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CHARTWELL PICKERING CITY CENTRE REVIEWS

It was great to be in Chartwell Pickering. The ambiance in Your facility is bright and very welcoming. The staff I met were very polite with a smile on their faces. There was a homely feel to Your facility, I think this is great for the residents as the residents I saw all appeared happy “to be home”. I am glad I had the opportunity to experience that.

I have been working at Chartwell Pickering City Centre for 15 months. It is a wonderful and lovely work environment. The staff are always ready to help residents, so, the wonatmosphere for the residents. And all management team are great.

My grandmother moved in to Chartwell Pickering in March and all the staff have been wonderful. She recently had an issue with her tv and the staff really went out of their way to help her out. We really feel confident in the level of service provided. Everyone is very friendly and truly care about the residents.

ABBEYLAWN REVIEWS

My father lived on the memory care floor for a few years. We moved him today to a long-term care bed. The staff at Abbeylawn, from Jamie to Alyshia to the front-line staff, were so kind and lovely. Rebecca took the time to keep me updated, even reaching out on her days off. I wouldn't wish dementia on my worst enemy, but knowing my dad was in such good hands made it bearable. Rebecca's words to me today as we moved him say it all: "Thank you for sharing him with us. We all love him."

The Executive Director David is the most honest and kindest person I've ever dealt with! He is one of the main reason why my father stays! My father was previously at Amica and after having communication issues with the management there, the breathe of fresh air that is Abbylawn and their management was a night and day difference. Being treated like a human and not a bank note makes a huge difference especially when dealing with a person's family! If I ever needed a bit of help after retirement or in terms of a quick respite this is where I would go!

Perfect is all I can say! Everything and everyone at Abbeylawn; from the amazingly professional and personal care the management took, not only easing our mother into the residence, but giving us complete peace of mind on her care and safety as well. To the personal support workers, nursing staff and even the kitchen staff, just amazing! Every part of this retirement home breathes care and love and I could not be happier to have my mother spe

TBR® Inspection Score Report

V!VA RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Experience: 8
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Social Media: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHARTWELL PICKERING CITY CENTRE Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Acknowledgments: 8
Current Evaluation: 8
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ABBEYLAWN Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Experience: 8
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Videos: 10
Website Standard: 10

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