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THE COMFORT LIFE REPORT:VIVA Barrhaven 

275 Tartan Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K7A 6A9
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Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Convalescent care, Private home-care allowed, Palliative care available
Cost (from):
$4,150
Suites:
145 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 1-bed + den, 2-bed)

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Our Perspective

How we see VIVA Barrhaven

This beautiful, still-very-new Ottawa retirement home offers the best in contemporary senior living. Chef-prepared dining, modern facilities, and a bevy of other luxuries are all integral to life here. Staff are compassionate and very involved with seniors, as many families and residents will attest to.

You'll love events here, including Pancake Tuesdays, golf competitions, live music, and more. The brightly-lit Perks! Bistro and cafe is a lively indoor hangout where residents enjoy each other's company. Golfers will love the Golf Simulator, with over 190 courses to select from! There’s also an indoor saltwater pool, a spa and salon (with a resident massage therapist), and a lively exercise studio where you can take part in classes. For more casual fun, you can also take part in gardening or watch movies in the theatre.

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’s 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.

Community’s Perspective

How VIVA Barrhaven sees itself

Who are you as a community?

Just minutes from Manotick and Stittsville, V!VA Barrhaven is Ottawa's premier all-inclusive retirement community with some of the largest suites in Nepean. Enjoy V!VAlicious meals and treats throughout the day. Then get moving with our stunning amenities including a wellness spa, indoor saltwater pool, fitness studio, golf simulator, movie theatre, underground parking & more! Book your tour today!

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Insider Perspectives

Reviews of VIVA Barrhaven

What residents and their loved ones say about VIVA Barrhaven in reviews.

Stephanie Richardson, 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!"

Susan Z., 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"

Danielle P., family member

"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."

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Lifestyle

Lifestyle options

Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $4,150

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 $5,417

Includes

  • Designated dining area
  • Cancer care
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Stroke care
  • Meals (3x/day)
  • Daily tidy
  • Housekeeping (1x/week)
  • Medication administration
  • Resident Reminders

Assistance with

  • Bathing (1x/week)
  • Dressing
  • Transfers

Suites

Type Size
(sq ft)
Lifestyle CostCompanion fee Includes Contact
Studio Varies (Rent) N/A
    1-bed Varies (Rent) N/A
      1-bed + den Varies (Rent) N/A
        2-bed Varies (Rent) N/A
          • Type: Studio
          • Ownership: Rent
          • Cost: Varies
          • Size: Varies
          • Companion fee: N/A
          • Details: not provided
          • Contact: email

          • Type: 1-bed
          • Ownership: Rent
          • Cost: Varies
          • Size: Varies
          • Companion fee: N/A
          • Details: not provided
          • Contact: email

          • Type: 1-bed + den
          • Ownership: Rent
          • Cost: Varies
          • Size: Varies
          • Companion fee: N/A
          • Details: not provided
          • Contact: email

          • Type: 2-bed
          • Ownership: Rent
          • Cost: Varies
          • Size: Varies
          • Companion fee: N/A
          • Details: not provided
          • Contact: email

          Dining

          • Three (3) meals daily from a 4-week rotational menu served in our V!VA Dining Rooms • A la carte and daily feature menus including a Healthy Choice option at lunch and dinner • Snacks available in Perks! Café 24 hours a day

          Meal service : Bistro: (24 hours), Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)

          Seating type : Open seating

          Amenities & Services

          Residence Amenities & Services

          Arts and crafts
          Billiards
          Community Garden
          Computers
          Day care for children
          Emergency call system (pendent)
          Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
          Fitness Studio
          Games Room
          Hairdresser
          Hobby kitchen
          Internet
          Laundry machines
          Library
          Mail box
          Movie theatre
          Newspapers delivered to concierge
          Out patient programs
          Parking (indoor)
          Party room
          Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
          Pet friendly
          Pool - indoor
          Private bus for outings, regular trips
          Private dining room for family/friends
          Putting Green
          Recreation facilities onsite
          Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
          Spa tub or shower room
          Spa/Beauty Salon
          Wellness Center
          Wheelchair (electric)
          Wheelchair (scooter)
          Wheelchair Accessible

          Programs & Activities

          Arts and Crafts
          Billiards/Pool Tables
          Bingo
          Brain Fitness
          Card Games
          Continued education
          Day Trips
          Entertainment
          Excursions
          Exercise Program
          Gardening
          Golf
          Movie Nights
          Parties
          Religious & Holiday Services
          Resident social / activity club
          Sewing
          Shuffleboard
          Swimming
          Theatre
          Volunteering
          Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions

          Staff & Care

          Staff

          Medical and other support staff
          Registered Practical Nurses
          Personal Support Workers
          Doctorvisiting 2x/week

          Care services

          Care options available:

          • Guest stays available
          • Respite care available
          • Convalescent care
          • 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 no special assistance)
          • Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
          • Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
          • Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)

          Move-in requirements

          • Medical form completed by family doctor
          • Personal Interview
          • TB test required

          Accreditation & Associations

          Blog & News

          Social Feed

          Neighbourhood

          Neighbourhood

          Barrhaven is a rapidly growing suburban neighbourhood in the southwest of the urban area of the city of Ottawa.

          V!VA Barrhaven is located at 275 Tartan Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K7A 6A9.


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