A COMFORT LIFE REPORT:
Berwick Qualicum Beach vs. Sherwood House

BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

Setting is such a big part of how you feel every day. Move into Berwick Qualicum Beach, and it could improve your life from the moment you wake until day's end. It’s simply wonderful, built with seniors' enjoyment in mind.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

Sherwood House is ideal for active and independent adults who want to live in a happy, social community with others. If you live in the area or have kids and grandkids nearby, be sure to look at Sherwood House. It's a remarkable find, if you want a truly amazing Vancouver Island location with spectacular scenery!

BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

I am delighted to be living at Qualicum Berwick; the whole experience has surpassed my expectations. The staff is always friendly and responsive to our requests, and the residents have been very welcoming; it’s been easy to make friends. Our meals are tasty and nutritious, with every special occasion celebrated. The building is truly a small museum of furniture, paintings, and interesting artifacts. If you happen to have time between the numerous activities available, you can enjoy the very comfortable conservatory, the beautiful solarium, the coffee shop, or the English-style bar. I plan to live many happy years here.

The attractive decor, the comfortable suites and the warm smiles of the helpful staff all contribute to making life a joy. I feel fortunate to call Berwick Qualicum Beach home.

There is a real sense of ongoing independence here. Some places talk about it, but it’s really happening here. My parents have choices, they can live their own lives, but have the help that they want.

Attention to detail. Fantastic staff. Such a beautiful building with amazing food everyday.

Maggie Sheehan, resident (2024)

SHERWOOD HOUSE

The staff is so warm and friendly! Everybody here just seems to bend over backwards to assist in any way possible.... Our activity director has brain games and teaches people how to play billiards and cards if they want. We have movies, a walking group.

The staff get to know the residents. They get to know their stories and their lives. There’s a real family [feeling] to it. From the managers to the housekeeping staff to the dining room staff. Everybody there has been, in my experience, consistently caring and kind, and they’ll go out of the way to help. I feel relaxed, knowing that [my dad] is in good care.

Since our family member moved in (begrudgingly from their private home) — we have never had an issue at Sherwood House, and I am fussy. The family member is happy they chose to live in Sherwood House and are very content — and that is a top priority. Staff have been professional and responsive in all facets of service and including safety and security. Sherwood House is a relatively small complex, which I believe enables them to offer more personalized care and interactions with clients and provide excellent communication with family members. Concerning Covid precautions and protocol, they have been exemplary in their communication and nimbleness to respond accordingly. Update 2024: It's been 7 years now and things are still good!

I love it here at Sherwood House. I have no regrets at all for moving here. Everyone is really nice and treats you really good. I certainly say you should move in here!

A little more than a year ago, my step-father passed away and my husband and I began the difficult process of helping my mother adjust to a new life. The most challenging part of this journey was helping my mother realize that her home was now too large and remote for her to continue to live there safely. My husband and I were determined to find accommodation for my mother that was safe, friendly and allowed her the independence she so keenly wanted to preserve. It only took us a couple of minutes during our first tour of Sherwood House to realize we had found that place. Managers Bev and Roz Wilson are attentive, understanding and professional: it was clear they had helped many families make this transition and we felt in great hands. We had a few tours, including lunches and dinners in the dining room with the other residents, all of whom were welcoming and happy, and with every visit my mother felt more comfortable. Now a year and a half later, I can say that our first impressions were spot on. All the staff, from the front desk, to the kitchen, to the cleaners, are kind and caring. My mother, homemaker and cook extraordinaire, tells everyone how nice and clean the building is, how delicious the food tastes, and how everyone is so very helpful. A year and a half ago, we worried that she'd never say that about anywhere. Today, although she's begun repeating herself a little more often, every time we hear those words, we are so very glad.

Laura Griffin, management

Melanie Higgs, daughter of resident

Gaye Benson, resident

BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

The Arts and Crafts design and décor of Berwick Qualicum Beach is the perfect place to call home. Berwick is a second generation, family-run independent living community with a stellar reputation.

Berwick Qualicum Beach is conveniently located within walking distance of many of the Town’s amenities including the library, post office, seniors centre, shops and cafes and only a few blocks from a golf course. Our unparalleled standard of living delivers all of the comforts of home with the added benefit of our health and wellness programs. Simply live and enjoy
your best life here with us.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

Welcome to Sherwood House, a place where you can hang your hat and call your own. From tasty home-cooked meals to five-star plated celebrations, fun-filled activities, weekly housekeeping & linen service, indoor scooter parking, 24/7 emergency response–all this in a secured environment we’ve got you covered! Your well-being is our priority. We are sure you’ll be delighted with the surroundings and personalized life style Sherwood House has to offer. We are pet friendly!

BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

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.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

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.”

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

At Berwick Qualicum Beach, we’re designed to support your independence while offering the flexibility to add more assistance as your needs evolve. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, so when additional scheduled support is needed, it can be introduced in a way that feels natural and respectful. Our goal is to help you keep living life on your terms, in a familiar and engaging environment. It’s also well suited for couples with different needs, where one spouse benefits from added support while the other is fully independent.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

Berwick Qualicum Beach is not the right fit for someone whose primary need is daily care or a more clinical level of support. Our community is designed for independent seniors who want to live life on their own terms, with services that enhance that independence. We’re best suited for seniors who value choice, privacy, and a refined, resort-style environment, where lifestyle comes first.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

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.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

We’ll continue refining what independent retirement living can look like. That means elevating the lifestyle experience—enhancing dining, expanding wellness, and creating even more opportunities for residents to shape their days as they choose. As expectations evolve, so will we, but always with the same focus: offering a place where independence is protected, choice is respected, and daily life feels effortless.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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BERWICK QUALICUM BEACH

1. We are in the heart of a beautiful seaside community
2. We have 4 golf courses nearby, with 14 in the area.
3. We are 3 years old
4. We are a boutique Berwick as the smallest Berwick
5. We have our own magazine, Cultivate a Berwick Qualicum Beach Lifestyle Magazine.

SHERWOOD HOUSE

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