Surrey Retirement Homes & Communities

Surrey retirement homes offer excellent seniors care in the Vancouver area, at a somewhat lower cost than you would pay closer to downtown. There are many great reasons to love living in Surrey, ranging from lovely walks through Holland Park, strolls through Central City Mall and the many things to do at Central library. Residences in this city offer the gamut of seniors’ care, from independent living to continuing care.

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Retirement Homes in Surrey and area

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Independent and assisted living care in the city of Surrey

Many senior residences offer a variety of care under one roof, sometimes split into different wings or areas of the facility.  Other residences may be devoted entirely to one type of care offered. Every residence has its own strengths.

Independent living facilities in Surrey and area offer basic care and amenities. This includes recreational programs suited to the elderly, as well as communal dining; housekeeping may also be included for residents in this type of care. In some retirement homes, this level of care can be ideal for couples where one partner may have need for more extended care.

Assisted living care in Surrey and elsewhere provide a greater depth of health care, created with the needs of seniors in mind. In this type of care, seniors may spend more time with medical staff that ensures that their health and personal needs are met.

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Living in any community that offers a variety of types of care entails that seniors will not need to move house later (into another unfamiliar residence), and their lives will not be further disrupted as their care needs may grow. In some cases, senior couples can remain together, although their care needs may be very different. 

Independent living residences in Surrey are accountable only to the BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA). This provincial body provides membership and a Seal of Approval to facilities meeting set criteria, and which are committed to innovation and excellence in senior care.

Long Term Care for the Elderly in Surrey

As we get on in life, timely, thorough and sustained health care takes precedence over all other needs. Very often, people suffering from long standing ailments and diseases such as Alzheimer’s are not able to get the quality of care they require from untrained family members. A seniors’ residential community is equipped to handle any eventuality or emergency that may arise at any time with the help of trained, dedicated and professional nurses, available on the premises 24x7.  Retirement facilities in the Surrey area offer continuing care with options for rented or privately owned independent living. Community building programs, events and group activities provide opportunities for socialising and getting to know people better. If you have decided to make retired living special through community living, make sure to go through our listings in detail to choose the Surrey Retirement Home most appropriate for your needs.

Long term care homes and assisted living homes in Surrey and the rest of British Columbia are regulated under the government of British Columbia's Community Care and Assisted Living Act.

Retirement homes of all types in the city of Surrey offer excellent in-house health services. These begin with fitness centres on site (at some homes listed here) that encourage residents to work out every day to stay active, and to maintain good healthy cardio and weight management. Homes will also offer variations on some of the following care services:

• 24/7 onsite nursing care
• Medication assistance care and services
• In-depth exercise programs and health and fitness classes, with access to a personal trainer
• Regular monitoring of blood pressure
• Monitoring of blood sugar for seniors with diabetes
• Physiotherapy
• Therapy options including various therapies related to memory care
• Emotional, social and cognitive support offered by trained staff

Living in Surrey

The colorful city of Surrey has much to offer to travellers and residents alike. It is almost impossible to ever get bored here with so many diverse options for recreation. Local attractions include beautiful parks such as Holland Park, Bear Creek Park and Blackie Spit and Mud Bay Park, shopping centres like Guildford Town Centre and centres for art including the Surrey Arts Centre, Bell Centre for Performing Arts, and Surrey Little Theatre, etc.

In addition to these, Surrey hosts a number of popular events all through the year. Some worth mentioning are the Cloverdale Blueberry Festival, Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, the Fusion Festival and Canada Day.

With so many options to choose from, family and friends will want to come down to meet you every few days.

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