The Heritage - 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.
The Heritage Retirement Residence: Rural meets sophistication in the heart of West Kelowna. We offer independent and assisted living options for seniors. Our elegance complements the comfort, safety, and fulfilling slate of programs and exceptional amenities. Lounge in our dining room, lawn bowl with friends, relax and enjoy the sun on the patio, or enjoy a swim in the pool! From dining and services to the welcoming team members, we inspire active aging with assisted living support when needed, you can age in place with us! We have kitchenette's and secure parking at The Heritage.
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.
Our full-service senior living retirement residence is designed to meet the needs of each individual from independent to specialized support. Exceptional Dining: Our resident-centric menus are prepared fresh daily by our professional chefs with inspiration from seasonal ingredients. Life Enrichment: We are a place where you can continue to be you while growing as an individual through a variety of activities and programs designed to empower your mind, body, and spirit.
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.”
Every team member here at The Heritage takes the extra time and attention to get to know each new resident that comes through our doors. From introducing residents with similar hobbies and special interests to ensuring every aspect of their healthcare and culinary needs are considered, welcoming people to The Heritage is a team effort. As well as our staff, we are lucky to have many on-site resident volunteers who make the extra effort to ensure new arrivals are acclimatizing well to their homes and ensuring everyone feels truly welcome to the family.
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.
At The Heritage, we take a thoughtful, individualized approach as needs evolve. Our Health and Wellness team works closely with residents and families to reassess and coordinate additional support, ensuring care is introduced in a way that feels seamless and respectful. The goal is to help residents remain comfortable and confident in familiar surroundings while receiving the assistance they need.
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.
If The Heritage is not the right fit, it may be that your care needs extend beyond Independent or Assisted Living. The Heritage is designed to appeal to a wide range of lifestyles—whether you enjoy expressing your creativity through painting or staying active with mini golf and shuffleboard on the patio.
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.
The Heritage Retirement Residence offers Respite Stays. Whether it's extra professional assistance during illness or surgery recovery, a respite stay offers all of the comfort, socialization, professional support, and life enrichment of a stay at The Heritage. It's the perfect option for you and your family when you need that extra tender loving care.
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.
We’ll continue to strengthen the qualities that matter most to our residents—personal attention, consistent support, and a comfortable daily rhythm. We focus on enhancing the resident experience in ways that feel natural and meaningful, while preserving the sense of home that defines life at The Heritage.
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. Peace of mind knowing that each suite has emergency pull-cords, personal pendants for each resident, and round-the-clock care staff on site.
2. Well-appointed kitchenettes for you to maintain your independence and prepare a few of your own meals if interested.
3. Beautiful 2nd floor roof-top patio for you to relax, soak in the sun, or garden.
4. Variety of scheduled bus excursions: weekly trips to the grocery stores, Saturday scenic tours, lunch outings to restaurants and wineries.
5. Our Red Seal Chef takes pride in using locally sourced ingredients. To add a little flare, our team likes to celebrate holidays such as Cinco De Mayo and St Patrick’s Day with holiday fare.
Independent Living
Assisted Living
