This community began as exclusively long term care, which will still be a key part of the Village. The spectrum of options will include both assisted living and memory care. This will make it ideal for couples with different care needs to remain together in the same community, if one spouse is independent, but the other requires care. It’s also ideal for families and seniors who anticipate shifting care needs in the future. You won’t need to move again.
This new 230 suite development opens an exciting opportunity for Waterloo-Wellington and area seniors seeking to get in on the ground floor of a great community. You’ll be onsite at University of Waterloo, benefiting from the expertise of Schlegel Villages and their work with the Research Institute for Aging.
Other Schlegel Villages in the area offer a glimpse of what life will be like here. Walk into any other location, and you’ll find friends interacting happily, supported by the village design and layout (featuring a Town Square and more). With this being close to the campus at UW, as well as Laurel Creek Conservation, you’ll have nature, learning and friends all just outside the door.
We asked The Village at University Gates to answer the following questions:
Who are you as a community?
The Village at University Gates opened in August 2020 and is nestled within the north end of Waterloo - we offer a unique continuum of care concept featuring Independent Living Apartments with full kitchens, Retirement Apartments, Full Service Retirement suites with walk out patios, Assisted Care and Memory Care. The Village currently features a 192 bed long term care home and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging. Come and discover why "It Takes a Village to Care".
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
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Carolynn Legault, family member
"My dad is well cared for here! They are patient & caring. Thank you for all you do.
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Kent Weiler, family member
"Dad in LTC... far superior to the retirement home he was previously in. Great, friendly and attentive staff.
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Patti Stratton, family member
"My mother has been living at The Village of University Gates for just over a year. Their model of providing care is amazing. Staff are caring, knowledgeable and my sisters and I think they are angels.
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Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $4,486
At Schlegel Villages we have two Neighbourhoods that support resident independence. As a Becker resident, you will enjoy living in a spacious apartment with a kitchenette featuring a full-size fridge and microwave, as well as an in-suite washer and dryer. Lunch and dinner are included in the cost, as well as weekly housekeeping and linen laundry. Additional services are available to purchase. 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. Residents in both of these Neighbourhoods benefit from all of the amenities and events that keep Main Street bustling throughout the day.
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Assistance with
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $5,736
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.
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Assistance with
Dementia & Memory Care (definition)
Cost from $5,841
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.
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Assistance with
Long-term Care (definition)
Cost from $1,900
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Assistance with
Residence Amenities & Services
Programs & Activities
Medical and other support staff | |
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Registered Nurses | 24 hrs/day |
Registered Practical Nurses | 24 hrs/day |
Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
Doctor | on call |
Foot care specialist | on call |
Dentist | on call |
Physiotherapist | on call |
Chiropodist | on call |
Care options available:
Health Services:
Village at University Gates is located at 250 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo, Ontario, N2J 0E2.
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Sifton - The Westhill | Assisted Living, Independent Living | Waterloo, Ontario |
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Hygate Active Senior Living | Assisted Living, Independent Living | Waterloo, Ontario |
Chartwell Bankside Terrace Retirement Residence | Independent Living | Kitchener, Ontario |
Chartwell Westmount Retirement Residence | Assisted Living, Independent Living | Kitchener, Ontario |
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