THE COMFORT LIFE REPORT:The Lodge at Valley Ridge - Verve Senior Living
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$3,290
Suites:
133 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
Capacity:
145 residents
Our Perspective
How we see The Lodge at Valley Ridge - Verve Senior Living
This lovely community is ideal for a variety of people. The easy accessibility to the golf course is ideal for those who want to get out on the links several times a week. There's even a ski hill nearby. The community also offers a variety of care to accommodate couples with varying levels of need. Couples where one spouse requires assistance with some activities of daily living, while the other spouse remains independent, will be able to remain together under one roof.
Central-west Calgary seniors (and family members) looking for a change for the better might find much more than they bargained for in the Lodge at Valley Ridge. Take all the best things from your current home and move them into a spacious, welcoming community of happy peers. People here live a full life every day, one perfectly matched to the person they are at this stage.
This community offers exceptional luxury in a community that is also, in fact, very relaxed. There are many fun activities on the weekly schedule to get people involved and cement friendships. During the winter months, there are fun indoor activities (the annual St. Paddy's Day dress-up is a hoot!) and lots of outdoor activities in summer, set against the backdrop of the gorgeous exterior greenspace. You can also take part in coffee time, ladies hour, men’s luncheon, happy hour, etc. Staff here make it a goal to focus on the uniqueness of each community member, and that comes out in interactions you see throughout the community.
Community’s Perspective
How The Lodge at Valley Ridge - Verve Senior Living sees itself
Who are you as a community?
Established in 1999, The Lodge at Valley Ridge, by Verve, provides seniors living in an established neighbourhood surrounded by mature trees. The newly renovated decor draws inspiration from Alberta’s great mountain lodges. For your convenience, everything is included from our outstanding amenities and dining options to our ever-changing schedule of recreational and social events. The Lodge at Valley Ridge Retirement Residence is perfect for an active and entertaining lifestyle with a variety of suite sizes to meet your needs and budget.
- Opened in: 1999
- Ownership: Private. A member of Verve Senior Living
- Languages Spoken: Chinese-Mandarin, English, French, German, Greek
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
We offer personalized service and care to meet the individual needs of our residents. Staff knows your name. Friendships are easily made with peers. Residents have the ability to customize their day as they please, with flexible dining times, a variety of activities and the ability to entertain friends and family in our numerous amenity spaces. We showcase the art of our residents in our Breakfast Room on the third floor. Our talented Chef and his team offer brunches and special events complete with carved intricate flowers out of fruit. We take every opportunity to dress up and have fun.
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
Friends and family are always welcome to visit for activities and meals and can also stay in the suite with the new resident (cots are available) or in a guest suite. Our Ambassador Program allows us to pair current residents with new residents to help with the transition to their new home.
What might residents find surprising about your community?
The Lodge offers both Independent and Assisted Living. We have a contract with Alberta Health Services that allows our on-site healthcare team to provide services at no extra cost, provided the resident has been approved by AHS. Private-pay nursing services are also available.
What five facts about your community should people know?
We offer personalized service and care to meet the individual needs of our residents. We are located just off the TransCanada Highway with easy access to the mountains to the west and major trails (Stoney and Sarcee) to travel throughout Calgary easily. Suite sizes are generous with most suites offering a balcony. The Lodge is pet friendly. We are family here!
Insider Perspectives
Interview videos
What people with insider's knowledge of The Lodge at Valley Ridge - Verve Senior Living shared with Comfort Life.
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Reviews of The Lodge at Valley Ridge - Verve Senior Living
What residents and their loved ones say about The Lodge at Valley Ridge - Verve Senior Living in reviews.
Carolyn Hoagland, resident
"I have lived at The Lodge at Valley Ridge since June 2019. I highly recommend this Lodge. This Lodge has been keeping us safe from Covid. None here. The staff has been friendly and kind to me on all fronts. Always greeting us with a kind word and a friendly smile. It is immaculately clean. Now about the dining room. The food is so good and we have choices on our daily menu. Eat as much or as little as you wish. We can sit where and with whom we wish. I recommend it to every one who wants to kno..."John Sagi, resident
"I am happy to live here, excellent and friendly staff. Clean environment and delicious food. "Bob Hall, resident
"The Lodge at Valley Ridge is exceptional and customer service is amazing. You can ask any of the staff for help and they will be right there for you with no complaints. Everyone is friendly and interesting to talk to. It feels like the staff will bend over backwards to help you and it's wonderful. I should have moved here five years earlier."Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $3,290
Home Care services are available through Alberta Health Services. Provided by our own Health Care staff.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $3,290
Home Care services are available through Alberta Health Services. Provided by our own Health Care staff.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Cancer care
- Diabetes
- Huntington's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke care
- Meals (3x/day)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (2x/week)
- Dressing
- Transfers
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,290
- Size: 334sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$625
- 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: $4,140
- Size: 478sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$625
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,205
- Size: 639sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- 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, Puree foods, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Billiards
Chapel
Community Garden
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Gift Shop
Hairdresser
Hobby kitchen
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Mail delivery to suite
Mail to concierge
Movie theatre
Newspaper delivery available to suite
Newspapers delivered to concierge
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Out patient programs
Parking (outdoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Private dining room for family/friends
Putting Green
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa tub or shower room
Spa/Beauty Salon
Storage lockers
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair (electric)
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Life enrichment programs are built from the ground up, taking into account resident preferences.
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Resident social / activity club
Sewing
Shuffleboard
Theatre
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Woodshop
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Glen Stirrett
Glen joins The Lodge at Valley Ridge team after working in managerial and leadership roles at some of Alberta’s most luxurious hotels including The Fairmont Palliser, The Westin Calgary, and most recently the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. He has helped oversee the city’s largest food and beverage catering and convention space at The Calgary Stampede and contributed to the planning of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!” Glen’s work and life experiences, along with his passion for service excellence will help ensure that the needs of residents and employees are exceeded. His goal is to ensure all residents feel safe, have a rewarding lifestyle and are proud to call The Lodge their home. Glen spends his spare time with his wife and daughter, enjoying the natural beauty and incredible wildlife on mountain hiking trails or enjoying a great meal at one of the city’s many fantastic restaurants!
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | 16 hrs/day |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Guest Attendant | |
| Doctor | on call |
| Sleep Expert | visiting 1x/month |
| Massage Therapist | visiting 1x/week |
| Geriatric Pharmacist | on call |
| Mobility Specialist | visiting 1x/month |
| Foot care specialist | visiting 1x/week |
| Physiotherapist | visiting 1x/week |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 6
- Weekends: 6
- Nights: 1
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available (cost from $150)
- Respite care available (cost from $150)
- Private home-care allowed (cost from $150)
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
Valley Ridge is one of Calgary’s most distinguished suburban communities. Included in our beautiful neighbourhood is a prominent golf & country club, convenience store, doctor's offices, pharmacy, dentists, massage and physiotherapy, vets office, restaurants, dry cleaning and seamstress service, wine store, and more.
The Lodge at Valley Ridge is located at 11479 Valley Ridge Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B5V5.
What's nearby:
Valley Ridge Family Physicians
Valley Ridge Pharmacy | PharmaChoice
In Front of The Lodge
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