Wisteria Place
New Community Opened Sep, 2021
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living
Guest stays available, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$2,900
Suites:
107 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
Capacity:
160 residents
Summary Profile
About Wisteria Place
A member of Optima Living
Wisteria Place is an exciting independent living community with sought-after suites which include balconies and in-suite laundry! In the heart of Steveston, voted Vancouver's #1 neighbourhood, it backs on to a beautiful park and walkways that lead to peaceful greenery, shops, and services for all interests. We are people and pet friendly with a handpicked caring team passionate about helping others find their best lives. Let us welcome you home!
Opened in: 2021
Ownership Type: non-profit
Languages Spoken: English
COVID-19 Information
Maya Angelou once said, “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” It feels like it is a rather apt reminder as we continue to navigate the pandemic. While we remember to wash our hands, protect ourselves, and respect others, there are also ways in which we can focus on bringing hope and laughter to our community. Let us live with hope and zest for life even while enduring the challenges set before us. We must continue to stay focused on best practises, express gratitude to the caregivers and frontline workers, and above all continue to live in hope and look for ways to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”
Alberta remains under a state of public health emergency. New Public Health restrictions came into effect starting September 16th to reduce the spread and protect our health care system. Businesses participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program will require patrons or clients to be vaccinated or to show a recent negative test result. Recently, British Columbia announced that it will mandate that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 31st, 2021. British Columbia also announced a Vaccination Passport System, and starting October 12th, all visitors to long-term care and assisted-living facilities will need to show proof they have received at least one dose.
Insider reviews & perspectives
Comfort Life Review
New retirement homes like Wisteria Place offer a unique opportunity to be part of and help form a vibrant new community of fellow seniors. Those who move here and take full advantage of the amenities will find the move ideally revitalizing. A couple of words we heard often from staff in the community were the terms connection and harmony. Helping create a community based on those core values will be uplifting and gratifying.
That community is going to be cemented by the beautiful building and peaceful location in an established neighbourhood. Staff we talked to were highly experienced, showing a casual understanding of people’s different personalities, as well as wants and needs. It will encourage seniors to deepen their love for others through volunteer opportunities, a buddy system, and communal amenities including a fitness studio, spa, and more.
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Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $2,900
Residents can enjoy 3 nutritious meals a day with options, a wide range of activities to suit varying needs and support overall wellness, an emergency response system and pendant and nurse on site for consultations and wellness education, ability to hire private care, support to age in place as long as possible, weekly housekeeping and options for additional cleaning for an extra fee, a pet friendly environment, and more!
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,800 - $3,400
- Size: 423sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- 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: $3,600 - $4,000
- Size: 447sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,500 - $4,800
- Size: 737sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Whether your palate prefers familiar favourites or cultural cuisines, you will be satisfied with every meal. Our chefs are experts in several types of cuisine, so residents can try new things or stick to familiar favourites. Every resident will feel comforted by the knowledge that every meal will be more delicious than the one before. Friends and family are welcome to join you at the restaurant, the Koi Café, or in your kitchenette-equipped suite.
Meal service : Bistro: (daytime), Pub, Room Service (extra fee), Table service
Seating type : Open seating
Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic, Ethnic, Gluten Free, Halal, Lactose free, Low sodium, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Community Garden
Emergency call system (pendent)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Hairdresser
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Newspaper delivery available to suite
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Parking (indoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Pond/Lake
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Private dining room for family/friends
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa Services
Spa/Beauty Salon
Walking Path
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
A resident council will help to determine what activities residents want to have offered. Certified fitness instructors, and Activity Coordinators will plan and offer a wide range of activities for diverse interests.
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bingo
Bocce Ball
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Sheila Lively
Working in management for seniors care and luxury hotels, such as Marriott and Fairmont, I have learned that a collaborative and supportive leadership style builds strong relationships that ensure day-to-day operations of a community resulting in high-quality care. I care about the team, both as it relates to staff and as it relates to our residents, and I am excited to share my knowledge and expertise with Wisteria Place.
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 1
- Weekends: 1
- Nights: 1
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available
- Private home-care allowed
Health Services:
- Physically challenged residents(with no special assistance)
Accreditation & Associations
Blog & News
Blog and recent news
by Wisteria Place
Happy New Year! We hope this finds you very well and keeping your spirits bright! This month has been busy! It's been a pleasure getting to know more of you on the phone,...
Reimagine Senior Living : Caregiving In Community
by Wisteria Place
Seniors are valued members of our society, and at Optima Living we want to ensure they are equipped with all of the facts they need about caregiving, community, and our goal of reimagining senior livi...
All Things Wisteria Place Japanese Translation
by Wisteria Place
If you would like to know more about Wisteria Place, watch this month's Q&A session. We discussed “All Things Wisteria Place,” including floor plans and everything you need to know...
B.C. Seniors - Book Your Vaccination
by Wisteria Place
B.C. is immunizing top priority groups between now and the end of March. People who can be vaccinated at this time will be notified. If you have not been contacted, you do not need to do anything. ...
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Wisteria is located in the heart of the Steveston community. We are right across the street from the beautiful Steveston Park, full of cycling and walking trails and an off-leash dog area. Minutes away is Steveston Village, where you can take part in waterfront activities, learn about the history of Canada's Pacific coast at one of the many National Historic Sites, and enjoy the sunset at a café or restaurant along the Fisherman's Wharf.
Wisteria Place is located at 4388 Garry Street, Richmond, British Columbia, V7E 2V2.
What's nearby:
Steveston Buddhist Temple
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
Steveston Community Park
Steveston Dog Off Leash Area
Steveston Fisherman's Wharf Compare Wisteria Place with nearby communities
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|---|---|---|
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| Granville Gardens | Assisted Living, Independent Living | Vancouver, British Columbia |
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