Hospitality with a view

Hospitality is at the heart of what we do at Lakeside Gardens, ensuring residents always have what they need, when they need it. Our staff are available 24 hours to help with anything we can. A personal service package can be designed to suit your needs. Transportation to off-site appointments can also be arranged and weekly housekeeping is included with your monthly rental, as well as personal linen service.

We welcome you to download our free expense calculator worksheet here.

Handcrafted Homestyle Cooking

Enjoy 3 freshly-prepared meals daily at your own pace in our lakeside dining room beside the fireplace. We offer nutritious home-cooked meals served to you daily, and cater to your dietary requirements. Our comfortable atmosphere extends to our dining room, where restaurant-style seating means more time for lingering during your meals.

24 Hour Emergency Response System

Relax and enjoy the retirement you deserve while without worrying. Lakeside Gardens is pleased to provide an emergency response system. Should you require assistance during a medical emergency, our staff can respond immediately and dispatch the appropriate help you need 24/7.

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3 daily meals

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Housekeeping & linen services

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24-hour emergency response

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Transportation

We’re happy to coordinate transportation to and from off-site appointments for your convenience and safety.

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Housekeeping

Included with your monthly fee are weekly housekeeping, flat linen, and towel services, keeping your suite safe and sanitized.

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Maintenance

All maintenance and repairs are handled by the Lakeside Gardens staff and responded to promptly.

Support Services

Additional support services are available to Lakeside Gardens residents on an as needed basis such as assistance with dressing, personal care, medication assistance, eye drops, foot care, and coordinated with outside agencies. Lakeside Gardens offers a weekly complimentary drop-in clinic that includes personalized blood pressure readings with our registered nurse and group discussion on topics of interest to our residents. We are happy to create a personal service package that will be designed to suit your individual needs.

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24/7 staff & security

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Personal care

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Wellness clinic

“I enjoy living at Lakeside Gardens, the staff are very friendly which makes a relaxed atmosphere. We have good food and a lovely view of the surrounding area and lake.”

–Connie