Who are you as a community?

Welcome to Dr. Hemstock Residence & Hearthstone Place! We offer independent retirement lifestyles along with personalized support for when you need that extra support to make the day great. Our community has been newly renovated in 2023, and it's designed with a focus on the heritage and natural environment of the Lloydminster area. A warm community atmosphere and best-in-class services and amenities await you.

• Opened in: 2002
• Ownership: Private. A member of Verve Senior Living
• Languages Spoken: English

What do you do differently or uniquely well?

We are a family. “Together”, we shape who we are. We instill our values and our vision to create a "Resident-Centric" environment. Staff inspire our residents to experience fulfillment on a level that means something to them. As a community, we strive to deliver sensitivity and care, by respecting all members of our residence. We feel that upon establishing these values, we have created a family-based community. This enables us to shape who we are, and creates a family within a community.

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

We can offer a buddy system for new residents. This helps them build a sense of belonging. All the managers meet with our new residents allowing them to get to know them. This allows them to feel comfortable with our staff. Our dining room is open seating, creating an environment that helps them get to know other residents. We also encourage family to visit to help make the transition easier.

How are residents supported if their needs change?

At Dr. James Hemstock Retirement Residence and Hearthstone Place, we respond to changing needs with a thoughtful and compassionate approach. As residents require more support, our team works closely with them and their families to coordinate additional services and care in a way that respects dignity and individuality. Our goal is to ensure residents continue to feel comfortable, supported, and part of the community they call home.

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

Someone looking for a more formal retirement setting or even a minimalist lifestyle may find another environment better suited to them. Our caring, compassionate community is rooted in relationships, compassion, and a sense of belonging. We’re a strong fit for seniors who like a healthy social life, personal attention, and who want a residence where people are known and cared for as individuals.

What might residents find surprising about your community?

We exceed expectations because we genuinely care for our residents. We try our hardest to make our new residents feel included. Our Life Enrichment is a wonderful team, that plans many outings throughout the year. Our staff understands that each resident is an individual and we treat them as such. We get to know each resident, who they are, and what their life story is.

How will your community change in the next five years?

Over the next five years, we’ll continue to build on the values that define our community: compassion, respect, and connection. Our focus will remain on enhancing the resident experience through attentive care, meaningful engagement, and an environment where each person feels valued. Growth for us means strengthening the sense of home and belonging that residents and families already trust.

What five facts about your community should people know?

1. We are located in Canada's only provincial border city.
2. We have 131 suites between our two buildings, Dr. Hemstock and Hearthstone Place.
3. We can easily accommodate dietary needs. Whether it is a low-sodium, diabetic, celiac, or you have allergies, we can incorporate it.
4. We have a receptionist working seven days a week, including holidays. They are a friendly team, that are happy to help with our resident’s needs.
5. Each suite has the resident’s names outside so that friends and family know where they are.