VIVA Barrhaven Retirement Community

Most recent reviews

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  Wendy Werner

  a year ago · via Google

  Thank you Natasha for the wonderful tour and introduction to VIVA Barrhaven. It is obvious that there is such a wonderful community spirit amongst the staff and with the residences. The common coffee area 'Perks' was bustling with activity and energy. After seeing all what VIVA offers for activities and having a good discussion with Natasha, we then enjoyed a delicious lunch in the dining room. The servers and staff were engaging and attentive, food options plenty and delicious. Natasha , specifically thank you too - you are professional , genuine, and caring and made this a truly great experience. Thank you Wendy and Peter Werner

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  Ward Vanlaar

  2 years ago · via Google

  My mother in law lives here. It is a warm and welcoming place. The staff are lovely, caring, patient and they know her name. The doctor on staff is a good listener and so kind to her. I find it a very cozy place, both in my mom's room as well as the communal areas. None of these places are cheap today, but you get true value here for your money.

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  Kathy Goodsell

  2 years ago · via Google

  There are endless wonderful amenities at this beautiful V!VA Retirement Community which can be found listed in the brochure or seen on the video, but what stands out for me is the warm feeling of family among the staff and community members. My parents, Della and Lawrence, were especially impressed when both staff and fellow members addressed them by name on the very day they moved in. It was a challenging move from their beloved hometown in Quebec, so all the lovely special touches, such as the ladies down the hall coming to introduce themselves and bringing a welcome basket and card from V!VA were very much appreciated and comforting. My mother is a wonderful cook, so gathering around the table to share a tasty home-cooked meal was important. Imagine their delight when Chef Eric appeared at their door to welcome them in person and chat about the food and dining experience and ask if they had some favourite recipes! The musical entertainment is fabulous. Both my parents love to sing and my dad is usually the first to get up and dance! My mother is still raving about the High Tea put on for International Women’s Day with beautiful flowers, tablecloths, crocheted doilies and special cakes made fresh by the V!VA kitchen staff. V!VA goes above and beyond and the message they send is this: “You are important and we care about you”. My parents now call V!VA ‘home’. That is music to my ears!