Reviews of Lake Bonavista Village, Calgary retirement home

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This is a uniquely planned seniors' community. While this is ideal for families in the southeast area of Calgary, families and seniors from throughout the city owe it to themselves to check out the uniqueness here. It's a community that includes studios and suites as well as thirteen cottage bungalows. This is another stellar example of forward-thinking in the design and creation of contemporary retirement communities.

There are other notably modern aspects to life at this community including an emergency response system, easy access showers, and executive-chef-prepared meals available daily. But features mean nothing if there isn’t that feeling of vibrancy, something more than just material living. Lake Bonavista Village offers this in spades, augmenting its excellent facilities with a long list of life-enhancing features that includes exercise classes, and planned outings to offsite venues. Adding to the uniqueness of this community you'll find art classes, stimulating presentations offsite and on, and a full slate of other daily activities ranging from book clubs to a walking club to a ukulele circle.

Assisted living is also an important part of the care here, with round-the-clock personal aide workers, as well as health care professionals on staff.

Independent living
Assisted living

$3,866 per month

195 suites

What people say about Lake Bonavista Village

My Dad moved into Lake Bonavista Village in December 2021 after living in his own home since 1964. It was such a huge move and yet, he picked the best place to move to. From our very first meeting, my Dad felt welcome. On our tour of the facility, residents unsolicited asked if he was thinking of moving in. When he said yes, they all shared how much they loved living there and how well they were taken care of. They told him he would not regret moving there and they were right. Everyone, from the

—Elizabeth Scott, family member

The staff and residents welcomed my mom, making the transition from her home to living there a good and easy experience. The entire family felt welcome to visit anytime and watching the great grandkids play in the pool was a highlight for her. What with the shows, fitness classes, sing alongs and meeting with friends at the bistro her social life blossomed. It was easy to arrange for her grandchildren and even their little ones to join her for meals in the dining room. She enjoyed the choice and

—Cal Chugg, family member

An amazing retirement home, beautiful grounds and building, lots of various activities planned just for residents but the real bonus is the staff, at every level, who show they love what they do by the quality of their service and commitment to go above and beyond in any way they can for everyone. Smiles are the rule of the day.

—G Lamb, family member

The most important thing that I see is the sense of community and caring. You get to know the staff… you become part of that family and they call you by name. If you go into the dining room, they call you by name. That closeness, that sense of community, that you're part of the community, is what I like most about it. For my mother, the most important thing was that she had a place where she could die in place and not have to move again. We've been through the process of revising her care goal

—Darlene Kadonga, family member

There are not enough good things to say about Lake Bonavista Village. The staff are fabulous ... The food is superb. Mom is really enjoying the facilities and amenities. I highly recommend this facility!

—Sheila, family member

I have seen first hand how awesome the staff are. My dad doesn't hold anything back, and I know he is completely honest in saying how happy he is here. Name withheld for privacy's sake.

—Name withheld for privacy's sake, family member

I had reservations [about senior care, but] Lake Bonavista answered all of our needs. I'm sure that my sister will continue to be happy in her new home.

—Name withheld for privacy's sake, resident

More about this community

Rent starts at $3320 for studio apartment.
Two dental centres and a number of medical facilities are located nearby, including Rocky View Hospital.
The grounds are eight acres of park-like landscaping that includes a gazebo and a pedestrian bridge to the local mall.

Lake Bonavista Village Reviews

11800 Lake Fraser Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J7G8

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