Golden Sands
Lifestyle options:
Cost (from):
$1,865
Suites:
49 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
About Golden Sands
A member of Optima Living
Golden Sands is located in the southeast part of Lac La Biche, AB, surrounded by beautiful lakes and nestled in the Northern Boreal Forest of Alberta. Our two-storey building is designed in a cottage motif, with clusters of individual suites connected to separate cottage kitchens, each with its own cozy common room. We are dedicated to promoting maximum independence, choice, and dignity for each resident and encourages the involvement of family, neighbours and friends.
COVID-19 Information
When it comes to the news and social media addressing COVID-19, there are as many perspectives as there are people.
It makes one wonder how we navigate these times.
There is one word that immediately comes to mind. We navigate all of this with love. Love, care, compassion, and concern for those we love and those around us—for the caregivers, for the sick, for those who have lost loved ones.
Continue to care for yourself and others in any way you can. Wash your hands. Get vaccinated. Be Safe. Stay in touch. Turn off the news more. Be positive. Find ways to show love. Pay for someone else’s coffee at the drive through, share a wink when you can’t see that smile, share a word of encouragement in an unexpected way, reach out to your neighbour, leave a flower on someone’s doorstep...and above all, don’t give up hope!
If you are struggling, reach out to many of the online or mental health professionals that are available, or call your Optima Living community. We can put you in touch with a support network.
Insider reviews & perspectives
Comfort Life Review
The progressive leadership at Golden Sands starts with Optima Living’s founders, Farid Damji and Karim Kassam, two gentlemen who believe strongly in creating a home for seniors that truly feels like a place where they are cherished. This means a place that residents feel a deep connection with, and where people’s individuality is honoured.
With that in mind, leadership in this community, from the general manager through every staff member, seeks to know and understand each senior closely and personally. Move into this community, and you’ll grow that connection with staff. You’ll also find personal connections to other seniors in the community who share your background and know many of the same people as you.
You’ll love the opportunity to join in daily activities together, garden, etc. There’s also a full continuum of care, so the community can attend to people and couples with varying needs. This is a supportive community, waiting to make area seniors’ lives better.
Read the full reviewLifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $1,865
Includes
- Meals (1x/day)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $2,035
Includes
- Cancer care
- Diabetes
- Stroke care
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Transfers
Dementia & Memory Care (definition)
Cost from $2,035
Includes
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Transfers
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $1,865 - $2,445
- Size: 332sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $1,865 - $2,445
- Size: 604sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $1,865 - $2,445
- Size: 814sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Community Garden
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Hairdresser
Internet
Laundry machines
Mail box
Newspapers delivered to concierge
Parking (outdoor)
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa/Beauty Salon
Walking Path
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Entertainment
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Volunteering
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Iona Wolstenholme
As General Manager of Golden Sands, I would like to welcome all residents and families to our community. Surrounded by beautiful lakes, Golden Sands is in the heart of the Lakeland and nestled in the Northern Boreal Forest of Alberta. At Golden Sands, we have a great team that is passionate about providing the best person-centered care to our residents and support to our families.
I hold an ASCHA Site Manager certificate and have over 40 years of experience in administration and marketing. Having a daughter with Down syndrome and Autism, I am also a strong advocate for the senior and disabled communities. Currently, I serve as a board member with Lac La Biche Disabilities and Special Olympics Lac La Biche.
I have three grown daughters, and I love spending time with them. In my spare time, I enjoy mandala painting, reading, boating, archery, and dancing. My husband and I live on Lac La Biche Lake’s shores, on the beautiful white sands of Mission Beach, with one of our daughters.
Creating a home for our residents and working to provide them with a great quality of life has been my honour and pleasure. I am passionate about working with all residents and their families.
Staff
| Medical Staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | |
| Personal Support Workers | |
| Doctor | visiting 1x/week |
Accreditation & Associations
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Golden Sands is located at 9210 91 Avenue, P.O. Box 1380, Lac La Biche, Alberta, T0A 2C0.
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