Lifestyle options:
Cost (from):
$2,908
Suites:
77 suites (Alcove, Studio, 1-bed, 1-bed + den, 2-bed)
Capacity:
90 residents
Our Perspective
How we see The Concorde Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living
One of the most notable aspects of this community is the combination of professionalism and personal warmth exhibited by staff here. You might see an example of that the moment you walk in the door, where you are likely to find staff working closely with seniors and guests or simply engaged in friendly conversation. The company behind this community, Verve Senior Living, is committed to rethinking senior care, as exemplified in this attention to honouring the uniqueness of each senior in care.
Penticton, BC residents have an elite quality retirement destination in the Concorde. People seeking supportive services, get assistance with dignity, here. But you also get so much more than care. Every community is shaped by individual involvement and personal attitudes. By optimizing every individual's personal wellness and happiness, the Concorde creates and daily renews a uniquely happy community. Community staff are focused on offering vibrant social outlets and creating fulfilling days for residents in their care.
While there are social outlets, life at the Concorde is, as one family member has put it, "perfect" as is. Fine dining here uses locally sourced food in meals crafted expertly. Then this is presented to you in a spacious, comfortable setting where you sit with good friends. You can also gather in the café. There's even a hair salon where ladies can get their hair done weekly if they want. This is top shelf senior living right in the Okanagan Valley!
Community’s Perspective
How The Concorde Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living sees itself
Who are you as a community?
Awarded the Best of the South Okanagan (2021 & 2022) and the Seal of Approval Award in recognition of achieving 10 years of the highest standards in safety, security and services, The Concorde Retirement Community is dedicated to excellence in senior living options. Professionally managed with a true family vibe, The Concorde Retirement Community promotes independent living with alternatives for residents to age in place and for couples to remain together as long as possible. Designed with comfortable living spaces, which feature large windows for plenty of natural light and amenities which include a resident garden with raised garden boxes, The Concorde Retirement Community is your perfect lifestyle choice for socialization, entertainment, friendship, and peace of mind.
- Opened in: 1999
- Ownership: Private. A member of Verve Senior Living
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
The Concorde offers homemade delicious meals freshly prepared onsite, with an a ‘la carte menu including monthly buffets. The true family vibe and resident involvement in daily programs and activities creates a warm and friendly home. The Concorde offers programs and activities 7 days a week, exercise / strength & fitness classes 3 times a week, art and culture and a wide variety of opportunities for social interaction. Residents feel very safe knowing there is 24/care staff onsite along with a Health and Wellness Manager.
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
As residents age in place and assisted living services are required, the Concorde can provide services as follows: Bath Assistance, Medication Assistance, Nurse Administration i.e. Lab collection/injections/Swabs etc., door Alarm monitoring, daily care assistance, wellness check, vital sign check, medi-alert non-emergency call, meal escort, daily meal reminder phone call, Ted Stockings off /on, resident safety check, 1:1 Companion Care (Based on Availability), 1/1 Care Aide (Based on Availability), Daily Meal Reminder Phone Calls, Catheter / Ostomy Care weekly.
What might residents find surprising about your community?
We have a good mix of men and women of various ages including 15 couples. Residents are active and involved and even lead many of the day-to-day activities. We have raised garden beds in our community garden for the residents to enjoy. We offer weekly bus outing that include winery tours, back road country drives, Christmas light tours, animal farms such as the GotaGoat, Kangaroo farm, Aviation Center/Classic Cars, Farmers Markets etc.,
What five facts about your community should people know?
We are not a Nursing Home. We provide Assisted Living Services for those that may require a little extra care as they age in place. Residents that require Assisted Living stay in their same suite and services are brought to them into their suite.
Insider Perspectives
Interview videos
What people with insider's knowledge of The Concorde Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living shared with Comfort Life.
Watch our interview with Sharon Lusch to learn about the unique experience offered by The Concorde Retirement Residence.
Reviews of The Concorde Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living
What residents and their loved ones say about The Concorde Retirement Residence - Verve Senior Living in reviews.
Name withheld for privacy's sake, family member
"Everyone is so helpful and friendly here. There is so much to do here ... great meals ... We could not be happier for mom."Donna, family member
"Friendly, efficient staff. Great food."Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $2,908
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $2,908
Housekeeping services are offered every other week.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Cancer care (Extra fee)
- Diabetes (Extra fee)
- Huntington's Disease (Extra fee)
- Multiple Sclerosis (Extra fee)
- Stroke care (Extra fee)
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
- Resident Reminders (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
- Dressing (Extra fee)
Suites
- Type: Alcove
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,334
- Size: 512sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,908
- Size: 370sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,705
- Size: 452sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed + den
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,850
- Size: 638sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Alcove
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,334
- Size: 512sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,908
- Size: 370sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,705
- Size: 452sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed + den
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,850
- Size: 638sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,675
- Size: 627sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$500
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Full size fridge
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Chef prepared, world inspired. We believe food is more than sustenance. Good food should be enjoyed with friends, made with fresh local ingredients, prepared from scratch by an experienced culinary team, and served by our friendly and courteous dining staff who know your personal tastes.
Meal service : Bar, Bistro: (24 hours), Bistro: (daytime), Buffet, Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Seating type : Open seating
Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Kosher style, Lactose free, Low sodium, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Mail box
Mail to concierge
Newspaper delivery available to suite
Newspapers delivered to concierge
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa/Beauty Salon
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Resident social / activity club
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Melissa Sykes
With over two decades of experience in the culinary and hospitality industries, Melissa expanded her career into senior living services in 2012. Dedicated to positively impacting the daily lives of seniors and their wellbeing, Melissa strongly believes that helping seniors live life to the fullest is an extraordinarily rewarding experience. In her free time, she enjoys reading, music, cooking, anything Star Wars, and being outdoors in the beautiful Okanagan with her family.
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 3
- Weekends: 3
- Nights: 3
Care services
Health Services:
- Catheter care(with special assistance)
- Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
- Feeding tube assistance(with special assistance)
- Medication charted by electronic pen(with special assistance)
- Medication charted by exception(with special assistance)
- Ostomy care(with special assistance)
- Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
- Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
- Vitals monitoring(with no special assistance)
Move-in requirements
• Chest x-ray
• 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.
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Blog & News
Blog and recent news
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Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
The Concorde Retirement is located at 3235 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 6G5.
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