A COMFORT LIFE REPORT:
The Village at University Gates vs. Brierwood Court Apartments

THE VILLAGE AT UNIVERSITY GATES

This new 230 suite development opens an exciting opportunity for Waterloo-Wellington and area seniors seeking to get in on a still-very-new community. You’ll be onsite at University of Waterloo, benefiting from the expertise of Schlegel Villages and their work with the Research Institute for Aging.

BRIERWOOD COURT APARTMENTS

Brierwood Court Apartments is a 55+ independent living community in Brantford, Ontario, designed for older adults who want a comfortable and engaging lifestyle. It features modern, well-planned apartments that combine convenience with ease of living. Brierwood Court is a welcoming atmosphere, with opportunities for social connection through community events, shared spaces, and organized activities. It's easy to build new friendships here, lots of them.

THE VILLAGE AT UNIVERSITY GATES

We had lunch at Ruby's, and I had Parmesan chicken on a bun with salad, and it was delicious. The view from the 10th floor was great!

I had agonized for almost 2 months about moving my wife, who has dementia, into University Gates as I felt she would reject the idea and would not be accepting of the move. I had several visits with Sophia and Sandy, and they were very understanding and supportive of the situation, understanding and listening to my concerns and questions, and always being very patient and caring about the situation and offering reassurance and support. I moved my wife into UG in early January, and I can truthfully say that my time agonizing was totally wasted. I cannot express enough thanks to Sophia, Sandy, and Alex, along with the excellent staff at Emma’s neighbourhood, for accepting my wife and the attention to any concerns and support provided that resulted in her acceptance of the move and my wife now feeling content, happy, and participating in the daily activities provided at UG. I’ve not only found the facilities to be first-rate but, more importantly, the staff are exceptional.

Nice and friendly retirement home. The people are nice. Staff workers are nice. I have family and a friend who live there. It is overall nice!

I have had a couple of family members be patients here, and the service and warm welcome are constant. University Gates supersedes my expectations, and everyone is made to feel like family.

Friendly staff and good meals. I enjoyed the patio.

Jamie Hume, daughter of resident

BRIERWOOD COURT APARTMENTS

The lady was very nice and explained the process... I'm excited to hear from them.

THE VILLAGE AT UNIVERSITY GATES

Our Village is a proud part of a Canadian family tradition of community building that goes back 70 years. The first Schlegel family home became the foundation of what Schlegel Villages is today. Here at The Village at University Gates, we offer several lifestyle options to meet a variety of needs. Our continuum of care allows for residents to age with us in place as their needs change. The residents we serve come from a range of backgrounds that thread together the fabric of our community, and while we know resident-centredness is a term that many lean on these days, we truly do focus on each individual’s wishes to guide our approach to service. Our Signature Programs help us focus on the individuality of each resident we serve. Our LIVING in My Today dementia care philosophy, for example, was developed by our team and our partners alongside people with lived experience. This provides our team the opportunity to learn exactly what it means to support a person who is experiencing the changing perceptions of dementia. We also celebrate the Wisdom of the Elder as another Signature Program, thanks to the inspiration of our founder Ron Schlegel. Ron once said: “The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders,” and we honour the individual and collective wisdom of those we serve in ways large and small.

BRIERWOOD COURT APARTMENTS

Brierwood Court is a vibrant 55+ independent living community designed for those looking to downsize without compromising on comfort, connection, or lifestyle. Nestled in a peaceful Brantford neighbourhood, this warm and welcoming community offers modern, thoughtfully designed apartments that make everyday living easy and enjoyable.