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Living Water Retirement Residence vs. Sorrento Retirement Residence

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What do you do differently or uniquely well?

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

At Living Water Retirement Residence, we are not just a place to live, we are a family owned community where seniors can thrive in comfort, dignity and style.
Owned by Larry Law, he has the hands on approach that puts people before policies, and care before convenience
We offer chef inspired meals that nourish body and spirit, served in a warm, communal dining setting where every meal feels like home.
We provide resort-styling living - situated on 700 acres of resort amenities to lifestyle that blends leisure, independence, and enrichment. "A place where children will visit Mom and Dad for Love and Stay for a Vacation"

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Welcome to Sorrento, a luxury take on retirement living in downtown Bolton. Inspired by the picturesque town of Sorrento, Italy, we bring the Italian zest for life to this unique community.

A Tavola Non Si Invecchia - At The Table, One Doesn’t Age

At Sorrento, we believe happiness and health are about great food and being surrounded by friends and family of all ages. We believe in forming close friendships over great meals, focusing on the things that matter and living life with passion.

What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?

What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

We understand that moving into a new home is a big step; one deserves care, compassion, and support every step of the way. To help new residents adjust with confidence and comfort, we offer a comprehensive circle of care that goes beyond the basics:
Our Executive Director is here to get to know each resident personally, ensuring individual needs are understood and supported from day one. A dedicated RPN alongside a compassionate team of PSWs and UCPs, provides attentive, daily support tailored to each resident's lifestyle and wellness goals. We partner with Silver Fox Pharmacy, ensuring seamless access to personalized medication management . At Living Water, wellness means more than health; it means feeling at home and being cared for.

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

We are here to support you every step of the way as you settle into your new home at Sorrento. To ensure a smooth transition, complimentary escorting is available during your first few days to assist you to and from meals and activities. Our Resident Ambassadors are also happy to help you integrate and socialize with your new friends.

How are residents supported if their needs change?

How are residents supported if their needs change?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Our community primarily offers independent living, and we do not have on-site support for residents with existing assisted-living needs. We do coordinate some outside support services that allow our residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

If a resident's needs change and they develop memory issues or other conditions requiring specialized care, our experienced team is dedicated to assisting them in finding a suitable community that can provide better services.

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Should your needs change as you "age in place', Sorrento offers additional services in your current suite or on our assisted living floor.

Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?

Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

People who are not independent and require a two person lift in and out of bed. Also, people accustomed to or looking for elaborate facilities and luxury finishings might not find our more home-like community appealing.

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Please note that we are not a Long Term Care facility (nursing home).

What might residents find surprising about your community?

What might residents find surprising about your community?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Living Water Retirement Residence is partnered with Living Water Resorts which has multiple restaurants on site, therefore all the meals provided to our residents will be chef-inspired and delicious.

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Resort-like atmosphere. Vibrant residents. Mediterranean vibe. Pet friendly. Residents are friendly and happy. Exquisite surroundings, 5 terraces-craft kitchen patio w/BBQ, fireside lounge with double-sided fireplace terrace w/BBQ, dining patio, assisted living garden patio, roof-top garden terrace w/mini-putt and bocce.

How will your community change in the next five years?

How will your community change in the next five years?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Phase one is a soft launch of 45 Suites. In five years time Living Water Retirement Residence will have a total of 129 Suites on Six Floors

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

Sorrento will continue to thrive with our existing residents as they age in place and new residents just coming to experience life at Sorrento.

What five facts about your community should people know?

What five facts about your community should people know?

LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

1. Few retirement communities offer direct access to resort-style amenities like seating areas near Georgian Bay, and tranquil walking paths towards town or along the golf course.
2. While the hotel and the residence operate separately, they share the same hospitality, maintenance and infrastructure.
3.All prepared meals are chef-inspired. Since the Resort has restaurants on site, the same fresh ingredients will be prepared for the communal dining experience at the Residence
4.With on-site Chapel, Hair Salon/Spa, games room, Gym and access to a Wellness Coordinator, we care for the whole person - mind body and soul all under one roof
5.Living Water Retirement Residence is not a retro-fitted facility; it is a thoughtfully designed.

SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

We are a Mediterranean privately owned Retirement Community that focuses on zest for life, amazing food and great people!

  • Levels of care

     

    Living Water Retirement Residence

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Sorrento Retirement Residence

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

    HEALTH SERVICES AVAILABLE

     
     

    Catheter care

     

    Not available

     

    with special assistance

     

    Cognitively impaired residents

     

    Not available

     

    with special assistance

     

    Feeding tube assistance

     

    Not available

     

    Not available

     

    Medication charted by electronic pen

     

    with special assistance

     

     

    Medication charted by exception

     

    Not available

     

     

    Ostomy care

     

    Not available

     

    with special assistance

     

    Oxygen assistance

     

    with special assistance

     

    with special assistance

     

    Physically challenged residents

     

    Not available

     

    with special assistance

     

    Vitals monitoring

     

    with special assistance

     

    with special assistance

    Care options

    Care options

     
     

    Guest stays available

     

    $168 /day

     

    $250/day

     

    Respite care available

     

    $168 /day

     

    $250/day (14-30 days)

     

    Convalescent care

     

    $168 /day

     

    $250/day (30-90 days)

     

    Private home-care allowed

     

     

     

    Adult day programs onsite

     

     

     

    Palliative care available

     

     

    Independent Living

    Independent Living

     
     
     

    Cost from

     

    $4,250

     

    $5,320

     

    Designated dining area

     

    Yes

     

    Yes

     

    Meals

     

    Included (3x/day)

     

    Included (3x/day)

     

    Meals credits

     

    Extra fee

     

    Not available

     

    Daily tidy

     

    Extra fee

     

    Extra fee

     

    Housekeeping

     

    Included (1x/week)

     

    Included (1x/week)

     

    Bathing assistance

     

    Included (1x/week)

     

    Extra fee

     

    Medication administration

     

    Included

     

    Extra fee

    Assisted Living

    Assisted Living

    Not available  
     
     

    Cost from

     

     

    $6,445

     

    Designated dining area

     

     

    Yes

     

    Cancer care

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Diabetes

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Dialysis

     

     

    Not available

     

    Huntington's Disease

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Multiple Sclerosis

     

     

    Included

     

    Stroke care

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Meals

     

     

    Included (3x/day)

     

    Meals credits

     

     

    Not available

     

    Daily tidy

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Housekeeping

     

     

    Included (1x/week)

     

    Bathing assistance

     

     

    Included (1x/week)

     

    Dressing assistance

     

     

    Government provides

     

    Feeding assistance

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Incontinence care

     

     

    Extra fee

     

    Medication administration

     

     

    Included

     

    Resident Reminders

     

     

    Included

     

    Transfer assistance

     

     

    Extra fee

  • Staffing

     

    Living Water Retirement Residence

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Sorrento Retirement Residence

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

     

    Registered nurse

     

     

     

    Registered practical nurses

     

     

    24 hours/day

     

    Personal support workers

     

     

    24 hours/day

     

    Doctor

    On call & visiting 1 time/week

     

    Health & Wellness Team

    On call

     

    Sleep Expert

     

    Massage Therapist

    Visiting 1 time/month

     

    Geriatric Pharmacist

     

    Mobility Specialist

    Visiting 1 time/month

     

    Foot care specialist

    On call & visiting 1 time/month

     

    Dentist

    Visiting 1 time/month

     

    Physiotherapist

    On call & visiting 1 time/week

     

    Chiropodist

  • Amenities and services


    Living Water Retirement Residence

    Sorrento Retirement Residence

    24-hr concierge

    - -

    Arts and crafts

    Baby center

    - -

    Billiards

    Chapel

    -

    Community Garden

    Computers

    -

    Day care for children

    - -

    Emergency call system (pendent)

    Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)

    -

    Fitness Studio

    Games Room

    Gift Shop

    -

    Hairdresser

    Hobby kitchen

    Hot Tub

    - -

    Internet

    Laundry machines

    Library

    Mail box

    Mail delivery to suite

    - -

    Mail to concierge

    -

    Movie theatre

    Newspaper delivery available to suite

    - -

    Newspapers delivered to concierge

    On-site General Store

    -

    Onsite foot care

    - -

    Out patient programs

    - -

    Parking (indoor)

    -

    Parking (outdoor)

    -

    Party room

    Patio/Courtyard/BBQ

    Pet friendly

    Pond/Lake

    Pool - indoor

    Pool - outdoor

    - -

    Private bus for outings, regular trips

    -

    Private dining room for family/friends

    Putting Green

    -

    Recreation facilities onsite

    Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations

    -

    Spa Services

    Spa tub or shower room

    - -

    Spa/Beauty Salon

    Storage lockers

    -

    Virtual concierge

    - -

    Walking Path

    -

    Wellness Center

    Wheelchair (electric)

    -

    Wheelchair (scooter)

    -

    Wheelchair Accessible

     

    Living Water Retirement Residence

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Sorrento Retirement Residence

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Programs and Activities

    Programs and Activities

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    • Arts and Crafts
    • Assisted Walks/Trails
    • Bible Classes
    • Billiards/Pool Tables
    • Bingo
    • Bocce Ball
    • Brain Fitness
    • Card Games
    • Day Trips
    • Entertainment
    • Excursions
    • Exercise Program
    • Gardening
    • Golf
    • Movie Nights
    • Parties
    • Religious & Holiday Services
    • Resident social / activity club
    • Sewing
    • Swimming
    • Table Tennis
    • Theatre
    • Volunteering
    • Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    • Arts and Crafts
    • Assisted Walks/Trails
    • Billiards/Pool Tables
    • Bingo
    • Bocce Ball
    • Brain Fitness
    • Card Games
    • Day Trips
    • Entertainment
    • Excursions
    • Exercise Program
    • Gardening
    • Golf
    • Movie Nights
    • Parties
    • Religious & Holiday Services
    • Resident social / activity club
    • Swimming
    • Theatre
    • Volunteering
    • Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
  • Suites / Units

     

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    TypeOwnershipCostSize
    Studio Rent $4,250 to $4,790/month 390 to 470 sq ft
    1-bedroom Rent $5,450/month 535 to 580 sq ft
    1-bedroom Rent $5,860/month 600 to 670 sq ft
    1-bedroom Rent $6,620/month 700 to 770 sq ft

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    TypeOwnershipCostSize
    Studio Rent $5,320 to $5,550/month 495 to 517 sq ft
    1-bedroom Rent $5,730 to $6,400/month 549 to 657 sq ft
    1-bedroom + den Rent $6,470 to $7,300/month 721 to 797 sq ft
    2-bedroom Rent $6,970 to $9,100/month 775 to 1012 sq ft
    Studio Rent $6,445 to $6,800/month 366 to 517 sq ft
    1-bedroom Rent $6,845 to $7,400/month 549 to 657 sq ft
    1-bedroom + den Rent $7,595 to $7,900/month 721 to 786 sq ft
    2-bedroom Rent $8,095 to $8,800/month 775 to 894 sq ft
  • Dining

     

    Living Water Retirement Residence

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Sorrento Retirement Residence

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Meal service

    Meal service

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    All our meals are chef-inspired

    Bar
    Bistro: (24 hours)
    Bistro: (daytime)
    Buffet
    Pub
    Room Service (extra fee)
    Room Service (included)
    Table service
    Tray service in suite (extra fee)
    Tray service in suite (included)

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Early birds can enjoy watching the sunrise over an espresso at our Bistro – featuring homemade pastries, fresh fruit, sugar -free options and complimentary beverages 24/7. During the day, you can enjoy delicious chef-prepared continental breakfast, lunch and dinners from a restaurant-style menu in our full service dining room including a la carte menu options. Enjoy pasta & pizza nights with live entertainment as well as dining on our outdoor terrace weather permitting. If you love cooking, you can prepare your own favorite recipes in our craft kitchen, or treat your family and friends to a home-cooked meal. You can also take advantage of inviting guests to join you in our private dining room for a full service lunch or dinner.

    Bar
    Bistro: (24 hours)
    Bistro: (daytime)
    Buffet
    Pub
    Room Service (extra fee)
    Room Service (included)
    Table service
    Tray service in suite (extra fee)
    Tray service in suite (included)

    Seating type

    Seating type

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Assigned seating
    Open seating
    Two Seatings

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Assigned seating
    Open seating
    Two Seatings

    Special diets

    Special diets

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Celiac Diet
    Diabetic
    Ethnic
    Gluten Free
    Halal
    Kosher COR certified
    Kosher style
    Lactose free
    Low sodium
    Puree foods
    Vegetarian

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Celiac Diet
    Diabetic
    Ethnic
    Gluten Free
    Halal
    Kosher COR certified
    Kosher style
    Lactose free
    Low sodium
    Puree foods
    Vegetarian

  • Neighbourhood

     

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    • Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
    • Collingwood Public Library
    • Colltrans Terminal
    • Theatre Collingwood
    • Leisure Time Club

    Living Water Retirement Residence is situated in a resort-like setting near the shores of Georgian Bay in Collingwood. The surrounding neighborhood is characterized by it's scenic natural beauty and wide array of amenities that cater to an active lifestyle


    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    • Mobility Plus Physiotherapy
    • Dayspring Medical Centre
    • Bolton County Shopping Mall

    Convenience is everything. Sorrento’s location near the heart of downtown Bolton presents you with a wealth of lifestyle options. Take a stroll along Jaffary’s Creek with your dog, chat up families in the community, or window-shop minutes away in rustic downtown Bolton. Whatever you decide, Sorrento is conveniently located close to countless shops and services, and surrounded by welcoming neighbours on quiet, safe residential streets.

  • MOVE-IN REQUIREMENTS

     

    Living Water Retirement Residence

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Sorrento Retirement Residence

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Requirements

    Requirements

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

    Additional Requirements Note

    Additional Requirements Note

    LIVING WATER RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Assessment made by Living Water Retirement Wellness Director prior to move in to ensure a personalized, tailored care plan is created to meet all your needs.

    SORRENTO RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

    Information not available

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