Kamloops Seniors Village
Kamloops Retirement Homes
Kamloops, BC
V1S 1M7
Phone: (250) 571-1800
Fax: (250) 571-1799
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Here are the top reasons we’d like you to consider Kamloops Seniors Village:
- Prime Location: We are blessed to be in a location that offers the best of both worlds. We enjoy the sweeping views that highlight the natural beauty of Kamloops’s nearby mountains, the South and North Thompson Rivers, as well as the amenities of urban life. Just a short jaunt away is shopping at Aberdeen Mall, or we can venture out to catch a local Blazer hockey game or live theatre at the Sagebrush Theatre.
- Affordable: Our prices are competitive. Not only do you get first class living arrangements, the cost includes meals, snacks, housekeeping with flat linen laundry service, recreational programming and much more. A guest suite is available for family and friends, and pets are welcome.
- Active Lifestyle: We often hear about the physical needs of seniors, but social well-being is just as, if not more, important. Conversing with men and women who share common life experiences enhances both mental and physical health. Kamloops Seniors Village offers a wide variety of recreational programs and activities that keep our residents active, laughing and having fun. Whether it is exercise class, a movie in the theatre, or boarding our bus for an excursion, the opportunities to participate and meet with friends are endless.
- Age in Place: Kamloops Seniors Village offers our residents the ability to age in place, which means we offer three levels of care and service. It’s an approach many individuals and families find comforting. It’s ideal for couples as it allows them to remain in the same facility as care needs change.
- Independent Living is available for those individuals who lead an independent lifestyle and require little or no extra assistance.
- Assisted Living encourages independence, but provides assistance with the activities of daily living as required.
- Residential Care is for residents who need around the clock care. All rooms are private, and grouped into communities. Care staff is available 24 hours per day. All meals and snacks are provided.
Independent/Assisted Living Suites
Whether you choose a studio, a one bedroom, one bedroom and den, or a two bedroom suite, Kamloops Seniors Village provides a quality home, where you can can live life the way you want.
- Each private, spacious and stylish suite has a kitchenette with a bar fridge, plenty of cabinet space and modern fixtures.
- The living areas are roomy and enhanced by large, low windows that illuminate your suite, not to mention offer a portal to fresh breezes and the region’s stunning scenery. Sheers and draperies complete the suites….. and you bring your own furniture, so you’ll feel right at home.
- Peace of mind can be found with plenty of grab bars that have been installed in the bathrooms for safety. Twenty-four hour emergency response call bells are located in bathrooms and the main living area.
Above all else, these suites give you a chance to express your personal style, live life the way you choose.
Your guests are our guests and are welcome to stay in your suite, the guest suite or just pop in for lunch or dinner. Arrangements can be made with our staff.
We’re a pet friendly community. Pets are welcome to visit, and residents are welcome to have small pets reside with them.
Independent/Assisted Living Amenities
- A warm, elegant central dining room with two meals included every day
- Bistro gathering area, where residents and guests can enjoy a beverage and snack with family or friends
- Lounges and outdoor areas offer gathering places or a quiet retreat
- Library and internet lounge
- Bus trips and outings allow residents to access their favourite shops in bustling Kamloops, as well as travel to unique locations and attractions
- The General Store is open for business, supplying fresh milk, bread, cereal and a variety of other items
Independent/Assisted Living Entertainment and Activities
We provide the entertainment and activities; you decide what you wish to do. You are welcome to participate in as much as you want, or to take quiet time for yourself. It is your decision.
- Musical entertainment
- Movies
- Billiards and pool
- Gardening
- Volunteer opportunities
- Bus Trips
- Computer Education
- Wii
- Board and Card Games
- Discussion Groups and Trivia
- Bingo
- Celebrations
- Church Services
- Crafts
Residential Care (Skilled Nursing Care)
Residents are cared for by a highly trained, professional and caring staff, in a safe and secure environment. To ensure intimate, home-like surroundings, each mini-community has 15 rooms and its own dining area. Rooms are tastefully decorated in soft colours with comfortable furnishings. Residents are encouraged to bring familiar belongings and decorations to create an atmosphere that is familiar to them and to their families.
Residential Care Amenities
- Beautifully appointed, furnished private rooms, each with 2 piece ensuite
- Dietician-planned meals (three meals daily plus snacks)
- Specialized bathing facilities in each mini-community
- Lounges and outdoor areas
- In-community hair dresser
Residential Care Entertainment and Recreation
Our trained Recreation Staff is dedicated to making time spent at Kamloops Seniors Village quality time. We want our residents to be able to fill their days with worthwhile activities and entertainment to the best of their ability. We encourage the participation of family and friends. We also respect our residents’ rights to dignity always, and privacy when they wish it.
We take every opportunity to celebrate special occasions: – birthdays, holidays, special days, the seasons, and anything else that might be happening.
A few of our activities include:
- Music and music therapy
- Games – bowling, bingo cards, board games, Wii
- Crafts
- Baking
- Exercise groups
- Walking groups
- Special occasion celebrations
For information, reservations, tours etc, please contact Shelley Grenier at (250)-571-1800 or sgrenier@retirementconcepts.com
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Kamloops Seniors Village
1220 Hugh Allan Drive - Kamloops, BC
Staff
Paula James
General Manager
Paula, who is originally from Saskatchewan, fell in love with the Interior and all it has to offer when she worked as the Nursing Care Coordinator in Merritt from 2001-2005.
She has worked in a variety of clinical and management positions throughout her 20 year nursing career, with the majority being in Regina, Saskatchewan. She recently moved back to the Interior from Grande Prairie, Alberta in August 2008 where she was the Administrator/Director of Care at the Grande Prairie Care Centre.
She started her career in Gerontology, specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care and has always felt a connection with seniors since her early childhood. She attributes this to growing up with her grandparents across the railroad tracks in the small village of Mistatim, Saskatchewan.
Paula graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology in 1989, completed a Post RN Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1997 and was awarded her Masters of Health Studies in Leadership from Athabasca University in June, 2009.
Paula is delighted to serve as a professional role model for all staff and to work towards improving the quality of life for seniors by ensuring the smooth operation of all aspects of the facility and upholding its reputation in the community.
Lynda Therrien
Administrative Coordinator
Lynda started at Kamloops Seniors Village as Receptionist/Scheduler in August, 2008 before taking over the duties of Administrative Coordinator in 2009.
Prior to coming to KSV, Lynda had completed a degree in Elementary Education as well graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology – she enjoys a life of variety. Lynda is highly organized and knowledgeable, and proud to say she knows the name of every resident and staff member in the facility. She is responsible for admitting, billing, accounts payable and payroll as well as the three budgies that reside in the hallway of Residential Care.
She has learned that seniors are an incredible source of wit, laughter and stories and is fascinated to be working with them.
Shelley Grenier
Marketing Coordinator
Shelley is originally from Eastern Canada, where she graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. She has continued her education over the years and acquired certification in Human Services Management and other related fields. Shelley also holds the designation of Certified Professional Consultant on Aging.
Shelley’s career began in Toronto, Ontario where she has held positions as Recreation Therapist, Recreation Supervisor, Program Supervisor, and Supervisor of Home Support Services.
She has worked extensively in Seniors Care. Shelley has lived in Kamloops for the past 14 years and has raised two daughters she is very proud of. Shelley is an extremely dedicated and self-disciplined individual and is proud to be intricately involved in the provision of high quality and responsive services that promote the health and independence of seniors in our community.
Shelley is thrilled to be part of the leadership team at Kamloops Seniors Village and Retirement Concepts.
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