What does “Retirement Living” mean at Governor’s Walk?

Retirement living is “Assisted Living” with the following support and services:

What qualifications do your staff posess?

All Governor’s Walk staff must meet a standard of knowledge required for our communities. Our resident’s aides have all completed a course that matches their role, such as Licensed Practical Nurse or Personal Care Attendant or Health Care Aide as they are sometimes referred to as. Furthermore, all staff are provided with in-house training on a variety of topics, including First Aid and CPR.

What does it mean to be ORCA approved?

ORCA stands for Ontario Retirement Communities Association.

The Province of Ontario does not regulate the operations of retirement residences. ORCA is the only agency that sets standards, inspects and accredits these residences. Not all retirement residences are ORCA approved, only those that meet and maintain ORCA's standards for accreditation. When searching for a retirement residence, be sure to ask for proof of ORCA membership. If it is not an ORCA member, it has not been accredited.

What type of “outings” and “activities” do you offer?

We embrace senior living with a wide array of programs and events! We don’t just offer programs we create a lifestyle for our residents to enjoy. No matter what your past interests and taste maybe, we offer a calendar full of vibrant and unique events people look forward to each month.

Families look forward to the festive Sunday brunches and Governor’s Walk is noted for it’s lovely Victorian Teas, especially the annual Daffodil Tea, which features a well known harpist.

The annual Strawberry Social with a 20 piece jazz band to entertain is a local favourite and our whole neighbourhood joins in to celebrate the arrival of spring

Residents enjoy regularly gathering around the fireplace at teatime and there’s also live entertainment on Friday and Sunday afternoons. In fact, you’re welcome to drop in on a Sunday afternoon. There’s an open house, with refreshments and entertainment, every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

It’s all part of the friendly, accommodating lifestyle in this community. A full range of activities and outings caters to all tastes and interests. Bridge, computer class, shopping, a lunch club, yoga men’s club, classical piano and social hour are just a few of the activities listed on the calendar. There’s a theatre room with a choice of entertainment movie nights and if you’re looking to stay limber, you can try one of the fun and fitness classes.