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)
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."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: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: Varies
- Size: Varies
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details: not provided
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- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: Varies
- Size: Varies
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details: not provided
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- Type: 1-bed + den
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: Varies
- Size: Varies
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details: not provided
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- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: Varies
- Size: Varies
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details: not provided
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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 | |
| Doctor | visiting 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
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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