TESTIMONIALS
Click the links below to view testimonials from some of our residents and their family members. Find out what life is like at a Regency Retirement Resort.
Click the links below to view testimonials from some of our residents and their family members. Find out what life is like at a Regency Retirement Resort.
From a Daughter (Parkwood)
From the first day my Mom and I went to view the Parkwood Regency until today, everything has been exceptional. Parkwood understands that the decision to move into a retirement community can be hard and allowed us many visits to view suites until my mom could visualize her apartment and her life at Parkwood. Parkwood even helped us to arrange concierge services to assist with packing, moving and unpacking.
The facilities are incredible and offer something for everyone. My mom enjoys pedicures at the spa, movie nights and local outings. Parkwood personalizes the experience so that residents are called by name by all staff and the kitchen knows and provides food to meet any special dietary restrictions. I had the opportunity to join my mom for several meals and the food was fabulous. A handyman is available to quickly address any suite issues quickly and he will also help with small tasks like hanging a picture. Not to mention, who doesn’t love having your suite cleaned and your linens changed every two weeks, wow! I think the best things about Parkwood though, is the community and social engagement. My mom felt at home quickly because residents went out of their way to include her and to introduce her to other residents. Her days at Parkwood are busy and her stories filled with laughter. Best decision, ever!
From the Daughter of Nettie Kulik (Missionwood Resident)
On behalf of my mother, Nettie Kulik, I would like to thank the staff at Missionwood for their incredible care during the time that my mom lived at Missionwood for 6.5 years. Mom has always said that it was the best place on earth to live and cruise ship living at its finest.
The staff became family to her and she cared about each and everyone.
Kevin, thank you for staying with me as my life changed forever.
She loved her food and for her there could be no better.
Her greatest feat was celebrating her 95th birthday in David’s restaurant. It was her best birthday and one she will never forget.
To all of the residents that became my wonderful friends, thank you.
Mom will carry with her all the wonderful memories of her great life at Missionwood.
From a Granddaughter (Sandalwood Resident)
Dear Mr. Cornell and Mr. Campbell,
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the work you do at Regency Resorts.
I had the opportunity to visit the Sandalwood Residence this Christmas when visiting my Grandfather, Rev. Stan Smith. I was so impressed with the effort of the staff – from the greeting my family received when we walked through the front door, to the amazing Christmas decorations and the wait staff at the Christmas dinner that were so patient with any requests from their patrons. Betty-Anne gave my family the grand tour and we were in awe of the facilities – we joked that we’d like to be put on the waiting list (my husband said he only has 17 years to wait!)
Regency Resorts is something special. Offering residents such great amenities shows great respect for their individual talents and interests, and offers them the opportunity to explore new ones.
My Grandfather has lived at Sandalwood for nearly a year and it has been such a great move for him. In his last home, he felt quite alienated and lonely as there was very little in the way of activities and only one shared meal a day. He continually praises the staff and facilities at Sandalwood – but it wasn’t until I experienced it for myself that I truly understood what a unique place Sandalwood is!
There is such a sense of community at Sandalwood, and my Grandfather has certainly appreciated this. He has made great new friends and is never at a loss for things to do!
My family and I are so happy knowing that he is well cared for and has found such an amazing place to call home.
So a very big thank you!
Best wishes,
Kimberly Manky
Teddington, Middlesex
UK
How About a Hike
“Living in Westwood must put a big crimp in your outdoor lifestyle”, said one of my old buddies while we stood taking in the view from the lookout on Pincushion Mountain.. Now, how blind can a guy be? My outdoor lifestyle sure wasn’t being crimped while I was up there on the mountain with him. No way. I have been here in Westwood sixteen months now and I wish we had made the move before my wife became ill.
That would have given us time to enjoy life together. To enjoy the freedom together that I enjoy. Freedom to come and go as I please knowing that everything is being taken care of for me. I am fed well, my apartment is cleaned, I repair my own snowshoes in the shop and build things for others and if I want to I can attend all kinds of entertainment provided by the Activities Director. I belong to my own church. I belong to the Telemark Ski club as a snowshoer. I am a radio amateur, I take all kinds of photos, I go hiking, fishing and camping and I maintain a web site and produce a newsletter for my retired teacher’s organization. If I still had a house to care for a lot of these activities would be curtailed, believe me.
Over the past several years, even before coming to Westwood, I have hiked numerous trails in the valley and on the heights. Just within a fifteen minute drive of our door we have over 50 km of trails on Drought Mountain, summer and winter. One does not have to cross the lake for there are endless trails on the Westside. Consider the McDougall Rim overlooking Rose Valley reservoir and Kelowna across the water; Shannon Heights which affords an aerial view of all of Westbank and in spring and fall a lovely little waterfall; Telemark has 40 km of summer and winter hiking trails away from the ski routes. Look out the dining room window and see Mount Boucherie where there are many trails. Check out the parks in our new city. Many of them have great hiking trails. Out of Peachland one can climb the Pincushion, or follow Trepanier Creek, or travel up the Brenda Mine Road and hike in the Silver Lake area.
Then, if one is not into toiling up mountain slopes there is the wonderful Gellatly Bay walk all at lake level. This has to be a gem in the community. A good, safe, easy walking trail runs all the way from the nut farm to the Pritchard Drive area. I know several residents of Westwood who have used this trail.
The highlight of my outdoor life came last September when I spent four days camping and hiking in the Cathedral Mountains south of Keremeos. My daughter gave me a bit of a hard time for going solo but that was the glory of it. I was out there with myself and nature. That happened because I live in Westwood.
Marjorie Smith (Westwood)
I came to Westwood because I had moved to Calgary to a similar place but wanted to be where it was warmer and I have family here. I looked at places on the other side of the bridge and decided on this building because it looked comfortable. I’ve been here for three years on the 21st of September.
My favorite activity is walking in the area with the beautiful lake.
You ask me what surprised me the most about Westwood I have to say the people, the variety of good and understanding ones.
My family thinks it’s great that I’m here because I’m being looked after. People that live in these places benefit from the care in every way, the meals, knowing your safe and what not.
A person could move here earlier and use it for their full retirement. When I say this, I mean they could still travel.
When you’re deciding to do something like living at Westwood, do it because its’ a great place to be.
Paul Sherrick (Westwood)
I chose to live here because I loved the beautiful building and when Corinne took me through I loved it. My wife and I didn’t look anywhere else because we wanted to stay living on the Westside.
I’ve lived at Westwood since 2009 and love to play bridge, participate in exercises like the rowing machine and walking and I love the cocktail parties and happy hour which are masterfully arranged by Christie, our activities coordinator. I was surprised about the freedom of the people who serve you, they’re so welcoming. When they bring you you’re meals they call you by name. It seems to be such free air, sort of a loveable family type place.
I find the staff to be gems in their own field and welcoming. Every time you go by them you feel like hugging them but they beat you to the hug.
I go to the dining room which is run by, our qualified chef and his staff. The kitchen and food service is all excellent. The supervisors of the staff are superb right down to the dishwashers.
I feel so free and I feel I’m part of the people of Westwood including the residents. I’ve got to know most of them and feel happy with them and of course the staff is very encouraging and mix and mingle with everyone.
Some advice I can give to someone thinking about moving here would be that they must consider their plan for the rest of their life. I’m 92 and looking for about 10 more years if everything keeps going the way it’s going. I think I can make it because of the way the staff treat me here.
This home is like your own house in that you feel so free and make your own decisions and if you get stuck there’s always staff to help encourage you. It’s the ultimate living in your senior years.
I have not lost my independence, I’ve gained my freedom. I feel wanted all the time, it’s enjoyable living here.
Pat Barber (Westwood)
When I first thought about moving to Westwood Retirement Resort I had some real reservations, after all, this place was for old people. I thought, “I’m not old!” Fortunately for me I decided to give it a chance. Since living here I have never been busier, busy doing fun thinks – things like creating a newspaper, knitting, as part of a group making beautiful things like shrugs for the elders and baby clothing for the new borne of a northern Aboriginal community. Then there are the many nice people, not just residents but staff as well, that I always get to laugh with.
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