The Village of Riverside Glen
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Dementia & Memory Care, Long-term Care
Respite care available, Private home-care allowed, Palliative care available
Cost (from):
$4,026 (retirement), $2,100 (long-term care)
Suites:
195 suites (Studio, 1-bed)
Capacity:
195 residents
The Comfort Life report:
The Village of Riverside Glen
Our Perspective
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.
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.
Community’s Perspective
We asked The Village of Riverside Glen to answer the following questions:
Who are you as a community?
The Village of Riverside Glen is Guelph's unique continuum of care residence featuring Full Service Retirement Living suites with walk out patios, Assisted Care, Memory Care and Long Term Care plus our signature Village Town Square and Main Street. Our residence is designed to build community while serving your personal needs. At Riverside Glen, our friendly, well trained team, includes 24 hour professional nursing staff. Come and discover why "It Takes a Village to Care".
- Ownership: Private. A member of Schlegel Villages
- Languages Spoken: English
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
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Insider Perspectives
Reviews of The Village of Riverside Glen
Jeanette Arsenault, family member
"My 90 year old mom lives there on the retirement side. Well maintained facility."
Stuart Thompson, family member
"The palliative care given to our dying family member was exemplary and greatly appreciated."
Matthew Brownlee, family member
"Staff is great. They take lovely care of my mother."
Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $4,026
In Williamsburg, our Full-Service Retirement Neighbourhood, you will benefit from supports to help you maintain your independence, including all the services listed below. All Williamsburg suites have a kitchenette and are on the Main Floor, with a beautiful walk-out patio.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration
Assistance with
- Bathing (1x/week)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $4,948
As a resident living in Egerton, our Assisted Care Neighbourhood, a higher level of support with your activities of daily living is provided, due to greater physical needs. Our dedicated team members will support you as you continue to enjoy a life filled with meaning and purpose. Your studio or one-bedroom suite has a convenient kitchenette, and you will have access to our Main Street and all of the Village amenities to enjoy as you wish.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Cancer care
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Huntington's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke care
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (3x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (1x/week)
- Dressing
- Feeding (Extra fee)
- Transfers (Extra fee)
Dementia & Memory Care (definition)
Cost from $5,081
Emma's neighbourhood is designed for residents living with memory loss and offers care and recreation programs specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other related forms of dementia. Residents will enjoy private time in either a studio or one-bedroom suite, while also having access to gathering spaces and programs in the Neighbourhood, as well as larger Village programs on Main Street. At Schlegel Villages, we believe there is no “loss of self”, but rather a “change in self” with the progression of dementia. Our Signature Program, LIVING in My Today, supports people living with dementia as they tap into their strengths, express themselves and enjoy the comfort and security of friendships in a place where they experience acceptance and belonging. Our emphasis on developing relationships while understanding the experience of those living with dementia forms the foundation of The Five Pillars of LIVING in My Today: (MEETS) Meaningful and Active Engagement, Enjoyable Mealtimes, Empowered Care Partners, Thoughtful Design and Supportive Approaches. Our dedicated team works with and cares for residents, supporting them to live well each day, regardless of what that day looks like. We’re proud of the foundation we’ve built in LIVING in My Today and the extensive work and collaboration that brought the program to life.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Designated floor
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (3x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (1x/week)
- Dressing
- Feeding (Extra fee)
- Transfers (Extra fee)
Long-term Care (definition)
Cost from $2,100
Access to Long Term Care is coordinated through the Home and Care Community Support Services (HCCSS). Residents receive comprehensive nursing and medical assessments upon move in and on a quarterly basis. Each day, residents receive on average 2.7 hours of nursing and personal care. We provide specialized Neighbourhoods in Long Term Care. Some Neighbourhoods are specifically designed for those individuals requiring physical assistance with activities of daily living, and some are specifically designed for those with Alzheimer's Disease and related forms of dementia.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Designated floor
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (7x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (2x/week)
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Transfers
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,026 - $4,389
- Size: 325sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$1,125
- 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: $5,539 - $6,377
- Size: 480sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$1,125
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,948
- Size: 325sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$1,840
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,081
- Size: 325sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$1,945
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Meal service : Bar, Pub, Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Seating type : Assigned seating
Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher style, Lactose free, Low sodium, Puree foods, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Hairdresser
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Computers
Baby center
Day care for children
Games Room
Gift Shop
Library
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pond/Lake
Wheelchair (electric)
Wellness Center
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Golf
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Resident social / activity club
Sewing
Shuffleboard
Table Tennis
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | |
| Registered Practical Nurses | 24 hrs/day |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Doctor | visiting 1x/week |
| Foot care specialist | visiting |
| Dentist | visiting |
| Physiotherapist | visiting |
| Chiropodist | visiting |
Care services
Care options available:
- Respite care available
- Private home-care allowed
- Palliative care available
Health Services:
- Catheter care(with special assistance)
- Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
- Medication charted by electronic pen(with special assistance)
- Medication charted by exception(with special assistance)
- Ostomy care(with government assisted)
- Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
- Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
- Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)
Accreditation & Associations
Blog & News
Blog and recent news
Douglas Gilmour | Stories from the Green Bench
by The Village of Riverside Glen
94 year old Douglas Gilmour shares his advice on what the 'younger generation' should focus on now, and how overcoming challenges impacts our lives.
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
The Village of Riverside Glen is located at 60 Woodlawn Road East, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 8M8.
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