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Community overview

Earl Haig Retirement Residence is an independent living community with apartment-like homes and caring staff. Residents have their own living space within a shared community. The 50-unit size is intended to make it easier for residents to get to know one another and form connections.

Search description

Earl Haig Retirement Residence offers independent living in a 50-apartment community with private suites.

Where can visitors park?

Street parking is available along Laurentian Crescent and nearby streets. The underground parking lot is for residents, not visitors.

Care & support

Earl Haig does not employ nursing staff. Residents can receive visits from Fraser Health care aides or private nursing services; contact the team about arrangements. Staff can also help with a transition to a higher level of care after a health decline or injury.

Rooms & living spaces

Floor plans vary in size and layout. Listed features include walk-in showers, large windows, balconies, walk-in closets and kitchenettes. The two-bedroom Elm Suite has a combined living and dining room, a kitchen, one bathroom and a spacious balcony.

Everyday life

Housekeepers clean suites weekly. Residents can use the free washers and dryers in the building.

Dining & meals

Dining includes a self-serve continental breakfast and two home-cooked meals each day. A snack-and-juice fridge is available, and staff can store a resident’s meal there if they prefer to eat outside designated meal times.

Activities & connection

The schedule includes bingo twice a week, weekly movie nights, weekend musical entertainment and monthly birthday socials. Residents can also join exercise or yoga sessions, Wii bowling, and knitting and sewing groups.

Shared spaces & amenities

Shared amenities include gardens, landscaped walking paths, a patio, a social lounge, a library and a public computer. The in-house beauty salon has a professional hairdresser.

Accessibility

Some suite descriptions note features for people with mobility issues. The Maple Suite is near the elevator and stairs, and the Oak Suite is also described as accessible for people with mobility issues.

Location & getting around

Two bus routes run outside the residence. Route 152 on Austin Avenue runs between Coquitlam Centre and Lougheed Mall; route 153 on Laurentian Crescent connects Coquitlam Recreation Centre and Braid Station.

Location & getting around

There is no train station within walking distance. Braid, Lougheed Town Centre and Burquitlam stations are each less than five kilometres away, with buses and taxis available from the stations.

Location & getting around

Prospective residents can meet with a representative over afternoon tea to discuss their needs and tour the residence.