Value-based care for seniors
Levante Living, a Canadian-owned senior living company, has recently expanded its operations into Ottawa to include The Edinburgh, Hunt Club Manor, Stittsville Villa and Arnprior Villa. Entering this major Canadian community is a significant step in Levante’s mission to provide valuebased care to seniors.
Known for acquiring, managing, and redeveloping senior housing throughout the province, Levante Living brings a commitment to dignity, compassion, integrity, and excellence to the senior living marketplace, explains regional sales manager Jenna Lacharity.
“We’re really proud to create communities where every aspect of care is handled with the utmost respect and attention to detail,” she explains. This is evident in their range of services, which include independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. Independent living caters to those who require no assistance with personal care or eating and have no known major health issues. Assisted living is for seniors who enjoy independent living, but who may need a little help handling daily living tasks (even around the clock), like bathing, housekeeping, and meal preparation. Memory care is specifically for those with memory related conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia, and facilities with a focus on memory care feature security designed to prevent residents from wandering away or becoming lost.
Regardless of the facility, each is meticulously and carefully designed to accommodate the unique needs, lifestyles, and care requirements of its residents, while also ensuring their privacy, security, and dignity.
“We want to create a sense of home,” continues Lacharity, “and whether (residents) need more comprehensive memory care or minor assistance, the environment is designed to always be nurturing and safe.”
Lacharity is proud to share that one of the most remarkable aspects to Levante residences is its loyal, tenured staff. Several homes boast staff members who have been with Levante for over a decade, “which ensures a wealth of knowledge and a continuity of care that residents and their families really appreciate,” says Lacharity. “That provides a real sense of comfort and community.”
At any of the four Levante Living residences located in and around Ottawa, residents and their families can expect reimagined spaces where connection and care are celebrated. Residents can choose from a variety of living options to suit their needs – independent living suites allow individuals to engage with their neighbours and peers without being burdened with yard work, cooking and cleaning, thanks to daily full-service dining and housekeeping. Laundry facilities are available on-site, with some residences (like the Edinburgh) boasting a therapeutic spa and salon.
For residents who may need more assistance, a-la-cart supportive services are also available. The Levante Thrive for Wellness program allows residents to meet with knowledgeable, caring healthcare professionals who are on hand to help them manage their personal health care needs, empowering residents to remain healthy and take charge of their own wellness journeys.
In recent years, the need for senior residences that offer memory care, including care for dementia and Alzheimer’s, has dramatically increased. The Edinburgh care team offers experienced and professional memory care through a program called Levante Embrace. With specialized enrichment and oversight, this program is designed to expand life in a Levante Living community.
Not looking to stay awhile? No problem. Some Levante properties, like The Edinburgh, accommodate short stays and respite bookings for those who may be looking to recover out of the hospital but aren’t yet ready to move back home. Those who want to dip a toe into retirement living without making a serious commitment are also welcome at some Levante facilities; there are fully furnished suites which offer all the benefits of Levante’s Independent Living program.
Each Ottawa-area Levante property has already become a community landmark, thanks to Levante’s renowned standards of care, its incomparable, dedicated staff, and the unique programs in each facility. “I can’t emphasize enough how we really are all about excellent service and connection,” says Lacharity, “but most of all, the residents. We want everyone to be happy and comfortable.
“Every retirement community has its own recreation program, with different lifestyle programs in place – you’ve got exercise programs, physio classes, java music club. Every residence has key amenities, and they’re all beautiful. I mean, there’s the penthouse recreation space at the Edinburgh where you can see the Parliament buildings, the Ottawa river, and fireworks on Canada Day. Imagine that.
“We want (our future residents) to get to pick the lifestyle they want for the next phase of their life,” continues Lacharity, “and a place they’re excited to call home.”
It’s the combination of familiar surroundings and trustworthy management that has made Levante such a trusted name in neighbourhoods throughout Ontario. For anyone considering a move to senior living, visit levanteliving.com, and learn which level of senior retirement residence is right for you. Book a visit today.