Hawthorn Park Retirement Community - Verve Senior Living
Description
At Berwick On the Park in Kamloops, with its panoramic mountain and valley views and our high standard of elegance, you’ll feel like you’re actually on top of the world. Impeccably manicured gardens, walking paths, gazebos, ponds and recreation features offer limitless options for fun and relaxation. Inside, the high-quality décor and plentiful amenities ensure you’ll enjoy an unparalleled standard of living.
Hawthorn Park is the ideal place for inspired senior living for over 30 years. Our dedicated team of professionals is on hand 24/7 to inspire your day with enriched activities & programs. Amenities include saltwater swimming pool, on-site movie theatre, spa, woodworking shop & art center. We offer lifestyle options & customizable services so you can age gracefully in place as your needs change, in the comfort & privacy of our own suite. Your safety & comfort are our number one priority.
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
Berwick offers a resort-style lifestyle in unparalleled locations throughout British Columbia. it's inspired senior living designed to empower independent seniors to thrive, stay active and engaged. Our resort-style amenities and services enable residents to age on their own terms. With multiple dining venues from restaurant-style dining rooms, a grab n' go Bistro and traditional English pubs offering seasonal menus and local wines, fitness centres with state-of-the-art equipment, many thoughtfully designed multipurpose spaces for more opportunities to engage with others or pursue interests on your own time, expansive suites with kitchenettes, and a robust wellness program all designed to help you maintain your independence.
Hawthorn Park has a passion for excellence! We honour and celebrate our seniors, their hopes and dreams, at every opportunity in the unwavering belief that elderhood is a special time and our calling is to nurture and support residents with dedicated focus.
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
As advocates for seniors, we believe that by learning about their lives and interests, and helping them articulate their needs and wants, we can truly facilitate the transition from a situation that is not quite working anymore, whether to our community or elsewhere. In the event that one of these amazing people decides to call Berwick their home, we are then able to welcome them in a way that says, “This is home.”
Residents are introduced to each department manager to explain their role in the community. We assign a resident ambassador to help welcome and orientate them to their new surroundings. The first few days are a time of adjustment, getting to know their new home. To help with this adjustment period we offer complimentary meal escorts. A new resident welcome tea is also planned to introduce them to their peers currently residing in our home.
How are residents supported if their needs change?
How are residents supported if their needs change?
Our focus is on helping residents maintain their independence while ensuring support is available if circumstances change. Residents can arrange additional services and personal supports as needed, allowing them to remain comfortably in their suite while continuing to enjoy the programs, dining, and community life that define daily living at the residence. If a resident eventually requires 24-hour nursing care, the resident and family would work with Island Health for assessment and placement in a licensed long-term care home, and the Berwick team will help support the process.
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Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?
Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?
Someone seeking a very urban high-rise environment or a highly clinical care setting should find another type of residence more aligned with their expectations. Berwick on the Park tends to appeal to seniors who enjoy an active retirement lifestyle in a beautiful setting. Residents value the welcoming atmosphere, opportunities for social engagement, and access to wellness and recreational programming.
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What might residents find surprising about your community?
What might residents find surprising about your community?
We are proud to be locally-owned and operated by father and son, Gordon and Chris Denford. From the opening of our very first retirement community, the Denford’s realized the importance of creating a warm and welcoming community that put the needs of our residents first. Gordon and Chris are actively involved in the development and operation of each unique location and their philosophy of accessible, approachable and effective listening allows Berwick to adapt quickly to the residents’ changing needs. Their openness and commitment to our residents can be felt in every aspect of life at all our Berwick’s.
Many of our staff have worked at Hawthorn Park for as many as 30 years! Verve is dedicated to teamwork built on trust and mutual empowerment within each one of our retirement residences. We value the input of our residents as part of an environment of mutuality across our organization between our team and those we support. Together, we are better.
How will your community change in the next five years?
How will your community change in the next five years?
In the coming years, we’ll continue building on the qualities residents already value—attentive service, engaging programming, and a lifestyle that supports independence and wellbeing. The focus will remain on enhancing the resident experience through thoughtful services, wellness initiatives, and community activities while preserving the welcoming environment that defines life at Berwick.
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What five facts about your community should people know?
What five facts about your community should people know?
- The average tenure of the management team at Berwick on the Park is 10.6 years
- Berwick on the Park is the only Berwick community that boasts a saltwater reef tank! Our tank is equipped with hard and soft coral, a wide selection of sea anemone and fish such as regal blue, yellow and red sea tang, clownfish, and sea urchins.
- Our community is equipped with panoramic, unobstructed views of the North and South Thompson River as well as Mount Peter and Paul.
- Our back garden, with a trickling waterfall that flows into a pond, is often referred to as Berwick’s Hidden Gem
- We opened it’s doors, September 23rd, 2002. We still have an original staff member here that works in our kitchen, 21 years later!
1. We are pet friendly!
2. Close to fabulous shops, restaurants, and walking distance to beautiful Okanagan Lake!
3. Continuum of care, aging in place
4. Newly renovated main floor and suites
5. Heated Indoor saltwater pool and hot tub
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Dementia & Memory Care
Long-term Care
