Pickering, Ontario
VIVA Pickering Retirement Community
1880 Glengrove Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 0C6
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- Pickering, ON
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About this community
VIVA Pickering Retirement Community, branded V!VA Pickering, is a retirement community in Pickering, Ontario, offering independent living and assisted living. Amenities include a bistro-café, craft kitchen, Brain Gym, theatre, fitness studios, a saltwater pool and a horticulture room. It is close to Frenchman's Bay, shops, dining and waterfront parks.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for VIVA Pickering Retirement Community. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with VIVA Pickering Retirement Community.
Care & support
Independent living and assisted living are both offered, with assisted living support delivered to the resident's suite.
Every suite has an emergency call system with buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, and each resident receives a wearable call button pendant.
Concierge and housekeeping services, and programs for healthy body and mind, are part of the care and services offering.
Rooms & living spaces
Suites come as a junior one bedroom (524 sq. ft.), one bedroom (596 sq. ft.), one bedroom plus den (752 sq. ft.) and two bedroom (964 sq. ft.).
Every suite includes personal heating and air conditioning control, a walk-in shower with a built-in seat and safety bars, large windows with window treatments, a spacious closet and a kitchenette with apartment-size appliances and a microwave.
Dining & meals
Anytime Dining includes three daily meals of chef-prepared homestyle dishes with table service, à la carte options and rotating chef specials.
Gourmet and themed dinner nights are held, a private dining room is available for hosting loved ones, and the bistro-café serves coffee, snacks and baked goods. Some produce comes from the community's Victory Garden.
Activities & connection
Recent activities include strength and balance classes, cooking and baking demonstrations, wellness talks, guest speakers, wine tasting and themed socials.
Outings include shopping trips to local malls and markets, visits to libraries and community centres, and trips to museums and galleries.
Shared spaces & amenities
The community has a lounge, a craft kitchen for baking and cooking classes, a Brain Gym with cards, puzzles, books and computer access, and a theatre with big-screen movies.
Wellness spaces include strength and stretch studios with senior-friendly equipment, a saltwater pool, a horticulture room for indoor gardening and outdoor walking paths. A salon offers haircuts and styling.
Accessibility
Showers are step-in style with a built-in seat, grab bars and a lower step-in height.
Location & getting around
VIVA Pickering is near parks, shopping, dining and healthcare services in Durham Region, close to Frenchman's Bay and waterfront parks.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact VIVA Pickering Retirement Community. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
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