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Testimonials

People are at the heart of everything we do. Say hello to a few of the friendly faces in our retirement residences and long term care homes that make Revera so special. 

Testimonials from residents living in our Retirement residences

Margaret
“I enjoy living here! I love the people, residents and staff. I love the meetings, activities and outings with friends. I feel safe and happy here!”
Janet
“We are very fortunate to have such kind and caring staff. They are always there for you to meet your every need. Here at Highland Place we do so many special things that are both educational and fun, besides the social aspect. So both mind and body play a very important part. Parties and bus outings are great! People smile, so it's a wonderful place.”
Glenora

Glenora shares her life at a Revera Retirement residence with her pet. In her words "Retirement homes have changed. They are not old folks homes. This is the way to go in Retirement".

Filmed October 2019
Wilf & Nori

Wilf and Nori share some thoughts about life at their retirement home.

Filmed October 2019
“I'm doing more now than I did when we had our own place.”
Mary Lou

Meet Mary Lou, a participant in The Revera and Reel Youth Age is More Film Project. Watch as she talks about her love of the piano and how important it is to teach your family and children to be good people.

Filmed August 2019
Armelle

Meet Armelle, a participant in The Revera and Reel Youth Age is More Film Project. Watch as she shares stories about her career as a nurse.

Filmed September 2019
Gerry

Meet Gerry, a participant in The Revera and Reel Youth Age is More Film Project. Watch as Gerry shares how he overcame a lack of confidence and now gives back through Tai Chi.

Filmed February 2019
Al & Geri

Meet Al and Geri, participants in The Revera and Reel Youth Age is More Film Project. Watch as they talk about how they built a life together and how music plays an important part of their lives.

Filmed February 2019

Not to forget our furry friends

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Toby
Molly
Patches
Sarah
Grace
Lola
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“Most people you speak to who own pets will tell you they are an integral member of the family.”
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Oscar
Tinkerbell
Mitsy
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“As the CEO of Revera, I’m so proud of our employees. As a family member whose parents live in a Revera residence, I’m grateful.”

~ Tom Wellner, President & CEO, Revera

Meet some of our people

Tom
President & CEO
"Our teams are made up of people who show their compassion and dedication every day. They show it in the way they care for those in our retirement residences and long term care homes, and in the way they show respect for their co-workers."
Natalie
Director of Recreation

“Working at Revera as Director of Recreation gives me the opportunity to stimulate each and every resident in all six dimensions of wellness. The feeling of coming to work in the resident’s home, providing them with activities they enjoy doing, knowing that we made a difference is why I am proud to work at Revera. Making residents smile and providing them with an opportunity to engage in meaningful activities is what I love to do.”

Eva
Director of Administrative Services
“Revera is an exceptional company to work for, one who believes it is a great privilege and great responsibility to serve seniors, one that strives to treat people with respect, integrity , excellence and compassion. For the past 21 years I have been very proud to work with such an Innovative company and continue to look forward to making a difference in the lives of our residents at Parkwood Manor.”
Neil
Director - Treasury
“There is never a dull moment at Revera. The company is engaged in a variety of initiatives. Not only are we encouraged to strive towards ongoing improvement of the existing processes/operations but also to look at opportunities for growth and trying out new initiatives. It is a wonderful learning experience that allows one to expand their breadth of knowledge and skillset.”
Andrea
Director of Recreation
“The residents are like family. Our management team supports each other in everything we do, and our staff here are the best! We’re one big family. Lisa, our Executive Director, is always there to support me. She is a wonderful listener, and her positive attitude makes me want to do better in my job.”
Jeff
Director of Culinary Services
“I enjoy working at Granite Landing because the residents here are amazing! They make coming to work every day easy. I have the freedom within the framework to cook different foods on a regular basis. Most chefs have to cook the same food day in and day out and I get to do something different every day.”
Rachelle
Director of Recreation
“I love discovering everyone’s fascinating life histories and being able to learn and grow right alongside our residents. It is a gift to share this time with them and I am reminded of this every day.”
Ashley
Director of Recreation
“The most rewarding part of my job is knowing I am part of the reason why my residents are living their best lives. I am making a difference in my residents’ day by being there for them and listening. Residents enjoy telling us stories about their past and present life. I learn something new every day through the stories they share. It continues to inspire me.”
“We are a team with a common goal: to support our residents and serve them so that they can live life to the fullest.”
Rhonda
Chief Medical Officer
"Keeping fit, eating well, stimulating your brain, getting a good night’s sleep and staying socially connected are just five important tips for staying healthy as we age. Making healthy decisions is important at any stage."
Jai
Executive Director
“At Revera, we share our employees' knowledge for everyone to benefit and grow as individuals and professionals. That is why the mentorship program is very vital for our company. Knowledge is power.”
Mary
Vice President, Clinical Care
“Mentoring at Revera has given me the opportunity to build new relationships, share my experiences and continue to learn from some amazing people! It has also been valuable to me in my own role as I’ve been able to recognize areas of opportunity where we can improve on our systems/processes as a direct result of these mentoring conversations.”
Ross
Director of Culinary Services

Ross talks about his role as Director of Culinary Services at Revera.

Filmed October 2019
A great place to work
Westside Long Term Care Home

At our Westside Long Term Care Home, taking pride and being happy with the work we do shows our senior residents that having a heart, is half the fun. This is what makes Revera a great place to work.

Filmed October 2019
A career at Revera
Amber, Executive Director

Say hello to Amber and hear about her career at Revera.

Filmed November 2017
Bonding with seniors
Greenway Retirement Residence

What makes Revera a great place to work? Learn how the team at our Greenway Retirement Residence gains satisfaction by bonding with seniors and putting a smile on residents'  faces.

Filmed October 2019
A day in the life
Shannon, Dietary Manager

Shannon shares a typical day as Dietary Manager at Revera.

Filmed November 2018