Thornebridge Gardens
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$3,655
Suites:
143 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 1-bed + den, 2-bed)
Capacity:
144 residents
The Comfort Life report:
Thornebridge Gardens
Our Perspective
There are a number of things about this community that make it easy to move here. There's the encouragement to personalize your suite with effects from your home. Another is the warmth of staff, who create a strong sense of kinship and community. Here, community includes not just every senior, but staff and family of residents. Adult children love how they are included in all important discussions.
Thornebridge Gardens in downtown New Westminster is the place to go for seniors who want to continue all the best things in life while leaving behind cooking, taking out the garbage, cutting the grass and other pesky household tasks you'd rather do without. Thornebridge's independent living lifestyle encourages renewal through a lifestyle focusing on the things you want to do.
In the décor throughout this community there's an emphasis on coziness. The dining room features four chairs per table, creating intimate conversations over dinner. This coziness and closeness is also seen in the Social House Pub and the fireplace lounge. That coziness translates well for the activities going on here, too, which – depending on the time of day – may include people taking an art class, small groups in Bible study or people chatting over a cold beer in the pub. On the exterior, there's a wonderfully sunny patio populated with bright flowers in the summer. Seniors also keep their own private gardens on their balcony or in the courtyard.
Community’s Perspective
We asked Thornebridge Gardens to answer the following questions:
Who are you as a community?
Welcome to New Westminster’s luxurious retirement living at Thornebridge Gardens. Relax, play, dine in style, and enjoy our exceptional amenities and services all designed for a fulfilling lifestyle. Our dedicated team of professionals inspires active aging and is on hand to provide assisted living support when needed, for a continuum of care when it’s time to transition from independent living. We’re here for your peace of mind and to ensure each day is your best one yet. One of New Westminster’s finest residences, provides luxurious, worry-free surroundings with life enriching services that inspire healthy senior living. Our community is dedicated to helping individuals enjoy an independent and active lifestyle. Our warm environment will make you feel at home the moment you walk in the door, and our friendly staff will ensure it stays that way.
- Opened in: 2007
- Ownership: Private. A member of Verve Senior Living
- Languages Spoken: English
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Events
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Saturday, March 25, 2023: VERVE CRUISE WEEK OPEN HOUSE March 24-31, 2023
From 1 pm to 3 pm - Thornebridge Gardens, 649 8th Avenue , New Westminster, British Columbia
You're invited to join our Verve Cruise Week March 24-31, 2023, and set sail on a week-long cultural exploration of the Caribbean with us. Cruise Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence during our Open House on Saturday March 25th from 1:30 - 3:30pm Join us for live entertainment, themed appetizers, treats and beverages all while learning about what ... learn more
Insider Perspectives
Reviews of Thornebridge Gardens
Mary Wick, family member
"My 100 year old mom from Calgary wanted to see her sister-in-law Alice S. as they haven’t seen each other for many years. The staff made us so welcome and the accommodations are so beautiful, I had a hard time leaving! Thank you all for making our stay so wonderful! It meant the world to us! Oh! And the food! Just incredible!"
Donna Tays, family member
"My mom is a very young 93, and she loves the youth connection at Thornebridge. She’s gained new friendships among the youth ambassador program there… You can have as much social life there as you want. For people who like having a big group of friends like my mom, she’s been able to take advantage of the knitting and the bridge clubs, movie nights. One of her favourite things this year is that she has started a gardening club. She’s made some really great friendships there. We’ve been ..."
Gail Laird, family member
"My mother has lived at Thornebridge Gardens for 4 years. She wanted to live there, so put her house up for sale, and Thornebridge found her the perfect suite. Being almost 92, she is needing more help these days, and the staff are very helpful. Although she does pay extra for the help, help is there. The staff are very patient as well, and handle [her] well. "
Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $3,655
Independent Living • Continental Breakfast/daily snacks • Lunch & Dinner in the Dining Room or Uptown Bistro • 24 hour emergency response/staff on site • Weekly Housekeeping Services • Heat, electricity, Cablevision • Daily fitness and Life Enrichment Programs • Scheduled transportation • Complimentary laundry facilities on each floor • Access to all common amenities
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $3,655
Customized Services Customized personal services are available on a pay-per-use basis, meaning you only pay for the services you require or have chosen to use. This may include such items as room service, laundry services, or help with medications, bathing or other daily tasks.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
- Resident Reminders (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
- Dressing (Extra fee)
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,655
- Size: 416sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,330
- Size: 471sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed + den
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,895
- Size: 564sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,380
- Size: 658sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,655
- Size: 416sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,330
- Size: 471sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed + den
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,895
- Size: 564sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,380
- Size: 658sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$710
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Dining Enjoyment - It Matters! For most of us, the kitchen and dining room are the heart of the home where family and friends are welcomed with open arms and comforting food. The same is true at Thornebridge Gardens. Our certified chef de cuisine and team work in harmony with our dining attendants to provide exceptional dining experiences with choice and personalized service. Our menu provides a healthy variety of both comforting and innovative cuisine featuring fresh local ingredients that change with the season. Join us for a meal and experience why Thornebridge Gardens residents as well as their family and friends feel truly at home in our dining room. • Freshly prepared meals with local & quality ingredients • Full service dining room for lunch and dinner with flexible restaurant style seating • Room Service available ( for an exrtra fee) • Multiple menu items for your selection • Country kitchen providing breakfast or snacks any time of the day • Uptown Bistro with variable times, menu and drinks • Specialty catering on request for special occasions
Meal service : Bar, Bistro: (daytime), Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service
Seating type : Open seating
Special diets : Low sodium
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
If your home had everything you needed at your fingertips, combined with an engaging social calendar, you'd never want to leave. That is the luxury of living at Thornebridge Gardens. The warmth of our building and convenient location add to that feeling of having it all. • Enjoy the beautiful park-like setting while relaxing with a cold drink and favorite book or step it up with a vigorous walk around our quarter mile exercise walkway • Stop in for a cold one in our Uptown Bistro • Pamper yourself in our Beauty Salon • Reserve our guest suite for convenience and comfort of your out of town visitors • Pick up a book from our library or stop into the corner store for sundries • Complimentary washers and dryers on each floor
Arts and crafts
Billiards
Community Garden
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Games Room
Hairdresser
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Newspaper delivery available to suite
On-site General Store
Parking (indoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Walking Path
Wellness Center
Wheelchair (electric)
Wheelchair (scooter)
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Life Enrichment At Thornebridge Gardens, everything we do is to ensure that you have a great day, every day! Your dreams, passions and hobbies are as unique as you are. Challenge yourself by joining a yoga, Tai Chi, or dance class. Create valuable relationships by connecting in one of our special interest clubs or socials; enjoy a variety of musical entertainment; engage in mental stimulation by participating in a discussion group or inter-generational project and get inspired at one of our spiritual services. Thornebridge Gardens is a place where you can continue to be you and continue to grow as an individual by being socially connected, and challenged in spirit, body, and mind.
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Volunteering
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Sonny Mendoza
Sonny has a helpful, neighborly demeanor and a genuine kind attitude. Before becoming part of the Verve team in 2016 he was a successful hospitality professional working for several organizations and companies.
You can expect to be respected and supported when living or working in this community. Sonny enjoys beautiful days on the golf course and long scenic drives with his family, he also has a unique flare in the kitchen and an extensive knowledge of wine and cocktails.
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
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| Personal Support Workers | |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 2
- Weekends: 1
- Nights: 1
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available
- Respite care available
- Private home-care allowed
Move-in requirements
Each person is a unique individual with unique needs. We always want to be aware of what those needs may be. That is why it is important for us to meet with each person in a private and warm atmosphere to discuss any medical history as well as receive back a completed medical form before moving in. Attention to individual needs and wellness is a priority at Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence.
• 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.
Read the most recent COVID-19 updates from Thornebridge Gardens
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Blog & News
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Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
We are conveniently located in the heart of Uptown New Westminster with easy access to shops, banks, library, medical and professional services, restaurants, theatre, senior centre, and recreational services. Retirement living can be inspired, and inspiring. Every day our residents prove that the historical definition of senior living can be reshaped and rethought. Aging doesn't mean that life should suddenly cease to be fulfilling or lived without spirit and vitality
Thornebridge Gardens is located at 649 8th Avenue, New Westminster, British Columbia, V3M 2R2.
What's nearby:
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6th St. & 8 Ave
Mercer Stadium Moody Park Arena
Century House
Royal City Centre
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