Granville Gardens
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Convalescent care, Private home-care allowed, Adult day programs onsite, Palliative care available
Cost (from):
$4,800
Suites:
62 suites (Studio, 1-bed)
Capacity:
72 residents
The Comfort Life report:
Granville Gardens
Our Perspective
The best thing about Granville Gardens is the care you'll find here. Having regular, chef-prepared meals offered daily is just the start of the life enhancement you'll take part in here. The group activities – including games, exercise, outings and in-house entertainment make life as sociable as you want it. There's round the clock watchful security provided by professional staff. Staff has been characterized by one family member as "a wonderful, caring group who [has] patiently held our hands" through the decision process.
This is another exceptional senior care community from Verve Senior Living, a company that brings more than 40 years' experience to every property they offer. Granville Gardens exhibits their penchant for creating a variety of welcoming spaces throughout the community. We particularly love the main foyer, which is spacious and immediately presents different settings where you can take a quiet moment by yourself and look forward to times in the future when you will sit with friends to enjoy a chat. There's a capacious dining room with tables spread generously around the room, featuring daffodil-coloured carpeting. Seniors' rooms are bright, spacious and comfortable.
What people love about life at Granville Gardens is the many different spaces available to pamper yourself in different ways. There are spaces where you can indulge in art, another room where you can do chair yoga or work on a jigsaw puzzle (by yourself or with a partner), quiet spots to have a chat or read by yourself, and many daily activities … You can really create a complete life, a new life, within the walls of Granville Gardens. Of course, outside there's so much more to do, including neighbourhood strolls with the walking club, shopping, restaurants and lovely Kerrisdale parkland.
The great thing about this new life, of course, is that you don't have to do your own cooking or housecleaning, and there are always people standing by to offer your assistance or care … whatever you need. For those who have worked hard for themselves all their lives, it can be hard to accept a helping hand, but once you get used to it (and admit that maybe you deserve it), there is nothing like the life you will find at Granville Gardens.
Community’s Perspective
We asked Granville Gardens to answer the following questions:
Who are you as a community?
Experience modern retirement living in our boutique-style residence. Granville Gardens offers peace, comfort, and safety nestled in the charming Vancouver neighbourhood of Kerrisdale, where everything you need is at your fingertips. Discover a new passion in our art centre or enjoy socializing in one of our bistro and lounges. The inviting West Coast design surrounded by Japanese-inspired gardens and terraces, exciting seniors’ programming, and 24/7 warm, caring team members are ready to welcome you home to your small oasis in the city.62 elegant suites with amenities Cable, TV, Utilities, Telephone & WiFi Radiant in-floor heating Kitchenette with standard refrigerator Accessible bathrooms with grab bars & walk-in shower State of the art emergency response system Washer& Dryers, Hair Salon, Gym, storage locker Scooter & underground parking Patios and Beautiful Garden Spaces Restaurant Style Dining,Times flexible & Bistro
- Opened in: 2017
- Ownership: Private. A member of Verve Senior Living
- Languages Spoken: Chinese-Cantonese, Chinese-Mandarin, English, German, Portuguese
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
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What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
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Events
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Saturday, March 25, 2023: VERVE CRUISE WEEK OPEN HOUSE MARCH 24-31, 2023
From 1 pm to 3 pm - Granville Gardens, 1550 West 49th Avenue , Vancouver, British Columbia
You're invited to join our Verve Cruise March 24-31, 2023...and our special Granville Gardens Open House on March 25, 2023 from 1:30-3:30pm Just close your eyes, imagine the breeze on your skin, sand between your toes, and those lively Calypso beats… SOAK UP ALL THE VITAMIN SEA, No Sunscreen Required! *Enjoy delicious Caribbean themed appetizers curated to suit ... learn more
Insider Perspectives
Reviews of Granville Gardens
Denise Foster, family member
"My mom has been living at Granville Gardens for just over a year. It is a perfect new home for her. The staff are wonderful and they have done a fantastic job over the course of the pandemic. We wondered if she would cope here with her dementia, but my mom has thrived here. She has made new friends and has embraced the activities here. She has been more active in the last year than she was in previous few years prior to moving in. In her words: "I love it here!".
[Dec 2020]"
Joanne Carlton, family member
"My mom has lived here for 2 1/2 years. She has faced many adjustments, her husband of 70 years passed away, COVID lockdown, and living alone for the first time in her life. Granville Gardens made her feel important and loved. The staff go above [and beyond] to make her feel loved and valued. Eating with her friends is her highlight of the day. She joins activities and has made new friends. Change is never easy, imagine doing it at 100. [Granville Gardens] makes the transition a positive one. [Ja..."
Cindy Ricketts, family member
"Granville Gardens welcomed my sister into this home like she was royalty. She was treated with the most loving and caring treatment by all staff. [She] was very sick, and everyone went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable. I cannot rave enough about how much [they] accommodated our family and the kindness that they showed to all of us. My sister's memories of Granville Gardens and our family are, that the people that work [here] are very special, and they truly care for the res..."
Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $4,800
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $4,800
We can offer residents customized care services as need.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Cancer care
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Huntington's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke care
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Incontinence care (Extra fee)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
- Dressing (Extra fee)
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,800
- Size: 397sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$828
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,900
- Size: 537sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$828
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,800
- Size: 397sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$828
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,900
- Size: 537sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$828
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Contact:
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
24-hr concierge
Arts and crafts
Emergency call system (pendent)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Gift Shop
Hairdresser
Internet
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Theatre
Volunteering
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Udo Schwarze
As general manager, Udo is active within the Granville Gardens community spending time with residents and sharing stories collected during his 30+ years of travelling. His commitment to ensuring Granville Gardens is a 5-star experience stems from a passion for the hospitality industry. When not ensuring the ultimate satisfaction of his residents and team, Udo enjoys exploring new destinations with his wife, sports, and spending time with his two rescue cats.
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | 8 hrs/day |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Foot care specialist | on call & visiting 1x/month |
| Physiotherapist | on call & visiting 1x/week |
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available (cost from $175)
- Respite care available (cost from $175)
- Convalescent care
- Private home-care allowed
- Adult day programs onsite
- Palliative care available
Move-in requirements
• Medical form completed by family doctor
• Personal Interview
COVID-19 Information
Verve’s COVID-19 Response
Verve Senior Living has been helping seniors stay active and live an independent lifestyle for over 43 years. Our approach to the COVID-19 pandemic has been defined by these values, with the safety and security of our residents of paramount importance to us. Verve continues to be a vibrant, fun, engaging, and safe place to live, thanks to our incredibly creative and caring team members who go the extra mile in all that they do. Visit one of our 32 retirement residence and see what living with Verve is all about.
“My family and I feel deeply blessed to have been able to relocate my father to Verve Senior Living. Throughout the process the management team went far above and beyond at every turn to help us. This was especially appreciated given Covid 19. They were patient, kind and empathetic, offering guidance and help the likes of which we had never experienced elsewhere. ”
SAFE & SECURE
Our COVID-19 Safety Protocols
At all times we must follow the guidelines set forth by the local provincial health authority. In many cases we implement safety initiatives before the governments mandates them. While we pride ourselves on doing everything we can to keep our residences safe, it does alter the way we connect with the outside community. Despite COVID’s interruption to our regularly scheduled lives, Verve continues to be a vibrant, fun, engaging, and safe place to live thanks to our incredibly creative and caring team members who go the extra mile in all that they do. To learn more about Verve’s COVID-19 safety protocols, please contact a Verve residence near you.
Read the most recent COVID-19 updates from Granville Gardens
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Blog & News
Blog and recent news
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Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Granville Gardens is located at 1550 West 49th Avenue,, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6M 0B3.
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