Who are you as a community?

Trico LivingWell is a welcoming and inclusive community where you’ll be able to continue a life well-lived, with the best options and services to create the experience that fits your dreams. Whatever your need or desire, we have a place and a lifestyle plan for you. Active living and aging in place mean different things to different people. That’s why we provide individualized and flexible solutions to meet your needs today and into the future. For those who embrace independence and active living we have many things to offer that would enhance and encourage a vibrant way of life, from the stylish design of our independent rental suites to the inclusive social community and proximity to amenities and services, and access to optional hospitality services in-house when needed. For those who could happily age in place with some day-to-day assistance we have a variety of daily living services and wellness programming with access to personalized care and support. Our combination of in-house amenities and community benefits help residents remain active and do the things they enjoy. Those with dementia and other cognitive conditions, who require more continuous personalized care, will benefit from our Active Body Active Mind Program. It focuses on supporting the resident’s needs, interests, skills and strengths through purposeful programming and wellness living initiatives.

• Opened in: 2022
• Ownership: Private.
• Languages Spoken: English

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

At Trico LivingWell, wellness surrounds everything we do - it’s our culture. We are the first older adult community in Canada pursuing Well V2 certification. We have integrated all aspects of the building and management process to achieve the features of the international WELL Building Standard, creating spaces that improves the nutrition, fitness, mood, sleep patterns, and performance of its occupants.

Wellness is reflected in our range of amenities; our diversified approach to lifelong learning and programming; the active participation of residents, their families and our team. We recognize that each and every aging journey is unique, and with many flexible options and amenities offered, residents can choose how they age in place.

What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?

Our philosophy of care is built on a social model of care services that supports a strong wellness culture, enabling a relationship-centred approach to care that supports our residents and families.

We form strong reciprocal and interdependent relationships among everyone involved in care, including the resident, family members & friends, allied health professionals, physicians, and staff.

Our care approach is based on our pillars of a normalized social model of living, and an inclusive model of community that is respectful of one’s physical, functional, and cognitive abilities. We provide active aging environments, programs, and amenities that support individuals living well and taking control of their health and wellness.

What might residents find surprising about your community?

Living well is about Active Living as you define it. Living well is about the overall quality of life that one feels and experiences with lifestyle choices that we value or want. This includes finding energy, purpose, and desire to optimize life’s possibilities.

Our residents don’t have to be wellness experts to be a part of our community. We provide all the knowledge and resources they need. Wellness Programming is led by a team of Recreational Therapists, kinesiologists, fitness specialists, and artists in our community’s amenity spaces, patios and outdoor park area. Our creative culinary team works with a registered dietician to curate a WELLness menu that nourishes your body and delights your senses.

What five facts about your community should people know?

•Our culinary team is led by award-winning Calgary chef Liana Robberecht, who is passionate about providing residents with delicious food from real ingredients.

•We have a superior air quality system design using a combination of 100% fresh air exchange and HEPA filters.

•Our community was built by Trico Homes, Western Canada’s only Certified B Corp homebuilder with 30+ years of experience.

•We are the first retirement community in Canada registered to pursue WELL v2 Certification, a vigorously vetted performance-based rating system for buildings with features that enhance human health and wellness.

•Our community is full of onsite green spaces: living walls, rooftop garden, memory care patios, and a dining patio.