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Housing Options
In the Ottawa region, Alavida Lifestyles has redefined
retirement living.
It used to be, in this area, that there weren’t a lot of
choices. People had to fit into what was available. Then
David Choo stepped in. Founder and president of
Ashcroft Homes, Choo is an innovator who was inspired
to resourcefully – and thoughtfully – address the need
for a full spectrum of retirement living options, from luxury
condo-style living to upscale seniors’ suites and
retirement residences.
He had the vision to develop settings and options for
Alavida
Lifestyles
Retirement life just as you want it
retirees to live where and how they want. The result is
Alavida Lifestyles. Based on a philosophy that’s about
respect, caring and living well,Alavida offers the opportunities,
facilities, services and amenities to suit your needs,
interests and preferred way of life.
Alavida Lifestyles ensures
the future is about you.
And under the Alavida umbrella, the choices are varied
and attractive:
Established since 2002 in Central Park, Park Place
Retirement Residence is a vibrant, full service residence
offering a complete package of services and care.
There’s an enhanced care floor for people with extensive
physical care needs and there’s also a convalescent care
program.
Its sister building, Park Place Seniors’ Suites, opened
nearby in 2005. This inviting address offers independent,
apartment-style living. A full range of services is available,
but optional.
The Ravines Seniors’ Suites and Retirement
Residence opened in October, 2008, at CitiPlace Urban
Village. Offering extensive amenities, The Ravines features
both independent, apartment-style living and fullservice
retirement care. You pick the living quarters to fit
your requirements and the service package to go with it.
There’s a cognitive care floor for folks with dementia and
Alzheimer Disease, an enhanced care floor for people
with high physical care needs, as well as a convalescent
care program.
The Promenade, located near Petrie Island in
Orleans, is set to open in 2009. This address, at 100
Rossignol Drive, features both full-service retirement
and seniors’ suites, allowing
you to pick the unit and
the service package that
works for you. The building
will also offer a convalescent
care program and an
enhanced care floor for residents
with high physical
care needs.
The Village in Westboro
is planned for 93 Richmond
Road, at Island Park Drive. It,
too, will offer both retirement
and seniors’ suites
wings.
If you’d prefer to live
downtown, there’s also a
seniors’ suites and retirement
residence in the
works for 330 Gilmour
Street. It’s called The
Carillon. Both The Carillon
and The Village should be available for occupancy in a
couple of years.
These different locations have been carefully selected
to offer you the advantages of existing services,
amenities and distinctive natural surroundings.
After all, Alavida offers a holistic approach to retirement
living. There’s built-in flexibility to accommodate
your interests and needs if they change. When you want
more service or care, ask. Alavida’s lifestyle experts put
their professional knowledge and experience at your disposal.
They’re also committed to creating opportunities
to enhance your quality of life.
What’s your pleasure? Fine dining? Arts and culture?
Socializing? Fresh air and exercise?
And what’s your comfort zone? Do-it-yourself independence?
Luxury and TLC? The security of knowing you
have ’round-the-clock, onsite access to healthcare professionals?
Whoever you are, wherever and however you want
to live, you’ll discover there’s an Alavida community
that reflects your interests and values.
This is retirement life as it should be – just as you
want it. For details, call 613 798-2686 and check
www.alavidalifestyles.com.
November/December 2008 • Ottawa 6 • Fifty-Five Plus Magazine