Retirement Community in Surrey
Flexible dining
Your comfort and independence is our top priority, which is why we offer flexible all-day dining options so you can dine with family, friends or residents whenever you please at our stunning retirement community.
Premium ingredients for a fine dining experience
Using only the freshest ingredients, our on-site chefs prepare healthy, balanced and dietitian-approved meals to suit discerning palates and special diets. At every meal, you’re invited to select from a variety of dishes from a seasonal daily menu or a-la-carte menu of resident favourites. This is one of the many reasons why we are one of the most impressive retirement community in Canada. We offer multiple dining services from in-room dining to booking our private dining room.
The choice is yours.
Independent lifestyle and freedom
Offering a retirement living experience free from home upkeep and home maintenance, Independent Living residents at Camellia Residences can benefit from hospitality and personal support services. Come find out why Camellia Residence is a retirement community unlike any other.
The heart of our retirement residence is the well-appointed main floor of the building. A social epicentre where residents can join activities, socialize, or unwind. A community that offers a wealth of opportunities to connect and live their best life with like minded people.
Independent lifestyle
and freedom
Offering a retirement living experience free from home upkeep and home maintenance, Independent Living residents at Camellia Residences can benefit from hospitality and personal support services. Come find out why Camellia Residence is a retirement community unlike any other.
The heart of our retirement residence is the well-appointed main floor of the building. A social epicentre where residents can join activities, socialize, or unwind. A community that offers a wealth of opportunities to connect and live their best life with like minded people.
Social and recreational activities
We want to elevate your retirement living experience and support you in making the most of each day by providing enriching social and recreational activities for the active adult that range from group classes, live music, walking trails, and day trips. Come thrive in Camellia Residences’ social activities with an abundance of community events and amenities to choose from. Social and recreational activities add to the retirement residence lifestyle.
Pamper yourself at our retirement community with spa treatments or get your hair styled at our hair salon. Join a yoga class at our fitness centre and bring clarity and peace to the mind.
Participate in a cooking class and explore different cuisines in our furnished demonstration kitchen, or adopt gardening as a new hobby at our expansive outdoor courtyard. Enjoy the best that retirement living has the best to offer.
What is the purpose of a retirement community?
The goal of a retirement community is to help you or a loved one maintain or improve quality of life, ensuring a comfortable, satisfying living experience while maximizing independence and peace of mind.
One of the biggest benefits of a retirement community is the flexibility it offers and some of the outstanding amenities it offers. You can choose services and options as you need them: for example, a senior with an arm injury may need rehabilitation services for a few weeks. The retirement community team members can arrange personal support services on an as-needed basis. If a senior decides to move from an independent living lifestyle to a higher level of support, the great thing is that a physical move isn’t always necessary—the additional services may already be available depending on the residence you choose, providing peace of mind and fewer worries about future care. To find more information please speak to one of our specialists for in person tours.
What is the difference between Independent Living and Assisted Living?
Independent Living is a retirement living option designed for seniors aged 55 and over who are able to live independently and require little or no assistance with daily living activities. Independent Living is perfect for the active adult who is self-sufficient but may need additional services or want to enjoy occasional meals provided by the residence.
Assisted Living is a retirement living option designed for seniors aged 55 and over who may require additional services, assistance with daily living or assistance preparing meals. Assisted Living may be the right choice if an individual needs a little more support with any of the following daily living activities.
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Mobility
- Dressing
- Incontinence care
- Changing care needs
Assisted living vs long term care
Assisted Living is for seniors that need a little more support with daily living activities.
Seniors who require the specialized environment provided in a long-term care home often have complex, chronic health conditions, frequently including dementia. Typically seniors that reside in long term care have higher care needs then of someone in assisted living.
Because long term care is government funded and controlled, the care costs often change from province to province.
To get into a long-term care community, you must undergo a provincial health assessment, which determines the care for which you qualify.
How do you find the right retirement community?
If you’ve had the discussion with your loved one about moving to a retirement community and they’ve made their decision, it’s time to start planning next steps. To make sure they find the best retirement living community suited to their needs and preferences, it’s important to do extensive research on your options. Whether the arrangement is for someone seeking an independent living environment with an active lifestyle, or for a senior who requires more assistance with activities of daily living in assisted living, the search may take some time for the right retirement community.
How do you find the right retirement community?
If you’ve had the discussion with your loved one about moving to a retirement community and they’ve made their decision, it’s time to start planning next steps. To make sure they find the best retirement living community suited to their needs and preferences, it’s important to do extensive research on your options. Whether the arrangement is for someone seeking an independent living environment with an active lifestyle, or for a senior who requires more assistance with activities of daily living in assisted living, the search may take some time for the right retirement community.
Questions to ask when looking for the right retirement community
Make sure to ask questions while you and your loved one are taking tours of prospective retirement communities. Some questions we recommended:
- Ask to stay for a meal to sample the food
- Ask if the community offers flexible dining options
- Ask to see a full schedule of recreational activities
- Ask residents about their experiences living there
- Ask what happens if your loved one’s health deteriorates
- Ask for samples of admission paperwork, menus, and newsletters
- Ask to see stairwells and less travelled areas to ensure they are clean and well-maintained
- Ask what is included with the monthly fees
On the other hand, it is also important to make sure the retirement community of your choice has amenities to promote social interaction and an active lifestyle, based on the needs of your loved one. Ask questions such as:
- What amenities do you offer?
- Can I see a full schedule of recreational activities?
- How can my loved one remain physically active here?
- Are there any off-site activities or outings that my loved one can get involved in?