Comfort Life Reviews: V!VA Barrhaven

A great lifestyle in Ottawa

This is a beautiful Ottawa Region retirement setting, still very new, offering the best you can imagine in seniors' living. Chef-prepared dining, all new facilities, and a bevy of other luxuries are all important components of life here.

There's everything you might want here. The variety of exceptional features includes the V!VAlinks Golf Simulator, an indoor saltwater pool, and an onsite spa, complete with a resident massage therapist. The location is also hard to beat: close to the heart of Ottawa, but just far enough away from the busy downtown. On the west it's very accessible to the 416 (making it easy for family to visit), and to the east there is Stonebridge Golf Club and excellent walking paths along the scenic Rideau. To the north, there's all that central Ottawa offers: tourist sites, museums, Byward Market and other shopping.

Independent living
Assisted living

Cost Varies

145 suites

What people say about V!VA Barrhaven

Carol, my daughter-in-law, she had already looked at this, and she told me,' I think you'll like it.' And when I walked in the door, the main entrance, I thought I was in a hotel. Beautiful!

—Patricia, resident

We're so excited to have moved mom [here]. The staff have been amazing and so very helpful, and of course the place is stunning!

—Melissa Rainville, family member

At first she didn't want to move, of course, but she's loving it now!

—Robin, family member

I'm just so happy living in my apartment... my windows overlook the Victory Garden out back. It's a beautiful view. It's very safe: there's even a seat in the shower. And we've got alarms all over the place so if anyone gets in trouble all they have to do is ring it.

—Joyce, resident

Everybody we meet here is as happy as we are. Everybody gets along. There are no problems. You come into the dining room. You find someone to sit with and everybody's very congenial. We've been very, very pleased with that.

—Ted, resident

I highly recommend Viva Barrhaven. My father stayed here for a couple of months while he recovered from a leg injury. [It was] a wonderful place to live or recover. ... After visiting a few retirement homes, I was surprised that it didn't cost more than the others.

—Danielle P., family member

Staff are so helpful, kind and compassionate. One Concierge saw my Mom was sad and tearful and she comforted her. I so appreciate the kindness my Mom receives from staff. It truly is a caring and loving team

—Susan Z., family member

We are so happy that our Mother chose Viva! … Mom especially enjoys the fact that they have live music weekly. [She] is always in good spirits which has a lot to do with the surroundings and interactions. Their safety measures [during the COVID-19 quarantine] are beyond excellent and have kept us reassured. The keep our loved ones happy and safe!

—Stephanie Richardson, family member

Other features of this retirement residence

Perks! café, as found in other V!VA communities: fresh baked goods and coffee every day
Mel's Bar is the name of the onsite fully-licensed pub, where you can meet over beer or cocktails

V!VA Barrhaven Reviews

275 Tartan Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K2J 0V2

A great lifestyle in Ottawa

What people say about V!VA Barrhaven

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