The Village of Riverside Glen Review
60 Woodlawn Road East, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 8M8
| TYPES OF CARE OFFERED | Dementia & Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Long-term Care |
| COST FROM | $3,710 per month |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF SUITES | 195 |
Like other Schlegel retirement villages, Riverside Glen focuses on creating a whole environment where every element enhances well-being; this begins with its innovative architecture, laid out like a small town. This unique approach to a seniors-friendly environment includes an indoor café, general store, hairdresser, library and other outlets. The "village" concept extends to the notion of residents living in neighbourhoods, where every hallway or wing is a close community of people with similar care needs. The care continuum here extends from independent living for adults who require minimal assistance, to dementia care and long term care.
Although many retirement homes listed at Comfort Life feature excellent staff, the care staff at Riverside Glen demonstrates an above-and-beyond attitude apparent to outsiders. The Village newsletter, a monthly publication, demonstrates a deep, rich understanding of residents, and shows care and attention extended to all seniors here. Care is enhanced by the latest research into enhancing senior lifestyle and caring for those with special assistance requirements, from Schlegel's close association with the Research Institute for Aging.
This Guelph retirement home is ideal for seniors with family north of Guelph who want to live in a vibrant community where all care requirements are well taken care of. The feel of this and other Schlegel Villages is much less institutional than many other retirement homes in the area. This residence is close to Riverside Park, Guelph Country Club and everything you need in shopping along Woodlawn Road, where the community is located.
Other noteworthy aspects of this retirement residence
- Onsite features are spectacular, including an onsite pub, hairdresser.
- The many onsite programs and activities include a games room, weekly shopping trips, bingo.
- Onsite nursing staff includes registered nurses to personal service workers (PSWs), with a doctor visiting once per week.
- A complete continuum of care is offered onsite, from independent and assisted living to long term care.
Photos of The Village of Riverside Glen
What people say about this community
[The Village] became our new home in April 2018. The transition to retirement living was made very easy by a caring staff, wonderful meals and days full of activities.
My grandfather is in long-term care and [our family is] glad it’s here. I’m thankful for all the staff who care for these residents.
[We are] so thankful for the staff at Riverside… we can rest knowing the care my father in law is getting is second-to-none! I especially am grateful for [many staff members who] have become family to [us]… amazing support and love and care.
The staff are all so caring and kind to my mother.
The palliative care given to our dying family member was exemplary.
