About Ridgeview Lodge - Desmond

Ridgeview Lodge is a long-term care home with 106 publicly funded beds that is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Secwépemc Nation in Kamloops.

Ridgeview Lodge is a long-term care community that focuses on providing the Circle approach to living – where you are at the centre of everything we do.  Built on a strong foundation of service excellence and quality clinical care, Circle goes even further to elevate your quality of life.  Circle delivers a person-centered experience for every member of our community.  Our aim is to cultivate happiness in daily life, inspire happiness and hope in the people around us. We do what we say we will and work as a team to get things done. 

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Available Services

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Available Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns and operates this home?

The home is Interior Health funded and operated by Sienna Senior Living

What gathering places are available?

  • Patio Area
  • Garden
  • Courtyard
  • Walking Path 
     

What are the room features?

  • Single Bed
  • Dresser
  • Closet
  • Bathroom
  • Single Occupancy
  • Double Occupancy
     

What options are there to personalize rooms?

  • Pictures
  • TV
  • Photos
  • Chair
     

Are tours available prior to residency?

Yes

Is food prepared on site?

Yes

What programs, services and amenities are available?

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Social Work
  • Dietician
  • Recreation
  • Music Therapy
  • Resident Council
  • Family Council
  • MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying)
  • End of Life – Hospice
  • Geriatrician Support
  • Physician Support
  • Volunteer Services
  • Visiting Pets
  • Barber Shop/Salon
  • Chapel or Spiritual Services
  • Lock Box/cabinet
  • Free Parking
  • Wireless Internet
  • Dental Care (for fee)
  • Vision Care (for fee)
  • Foot and Nail Care (for fee)
     

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