For seniors looking to retire in an all-inclusive and community-centred venue, the Mulberry Estates by Atria Retirement Canada may be just the right option.
“We’re a 55-plus independent living community. Included in that is fine dining, the Anytime Café, (and) it also includes housekeeping to come in and clean their suite once a week. It includes basic cable TV, activities, (and) the shuttle service,” explained Tricia Oblander, who represented Atria Mulberry Estates at the recent Passport to Wellness trade show.
Entertainment options include painting days, card games, and shuffleboard matches in the evenings. To stay fit and get some fresh air, there’s a track winding around the outside perimeter of the building, and a game of horseshoes is available for those interested in tossing a few ringers.
Additionally, residents are given an opportunity to partake in numerous excursions throughout the year with destinations that include ice cream stops at Chamberlain, Sask., as well as local museum tours. All transportation needs are provided by the home.
Mulberry’s shuttle bus can transport residents to and from their appointments or other social outings that include shopping and visiting friends or family.
The home’s Engage Life Coordinator also arranges numerous entertainment options in-house, so residents don’t have to travel.
“We have live entertainment bands come in a couple times a week,” Oblander said. Several entertainers regularly perform at the venue, and requests are always welcome.
All the day’s meals are cooked on site by a skilled kitchen staff, and the biggest meal of the day takes place at lunch. Each meal starts with a salad, followed by a main course and then dessert.
If a menu item doesn’t look too appealing, or if anyone has dietary restrictions, residents can select from several optional menu alternatives through a simple request.
At the Anytime Café, sandwiches, yogurt, baked goods, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea are always available to residents.
Currently, Atria Mulberry Estates doesn’t have a lot of openings and several studio units have a waiting list for new residents. There’s a couple one-bedroom suites and one two-bedroom suite available as of Jan. 27.
Oblander said anyone who has their heart set on a particular suite layout or location can move into the home at any time, and once their desired suite becomes available, they can simply swap units later.
“That’s if they need to do the move sooner rather than later,” she clarified.
Anyone can call ahead to book a showroom tour at any time. During the tour, prospective residents are shown the different show room options, get to meet some of the community, can view the menu and activities, and the tour covers technical details such as pricing.
As an added bonus, pets including dogs and cats are welcome at Atria Mulberry Estates. According to Oblander, the largest canine resident currently stands about knee high.
Atria Mulberry Estates claims to offer an all-inclusive lifestyle allowing residents to do more of what they love. Residents can let the staff cover the cooking, cleaning, and other chores, while enjoying many of the home’s amenities and activities, or they can simply relax in comfort.
The only requirement to apply for residency is for all applicants to be over the age of 55.
“When residents move in, they’re eating healthy, nutritious meals. It’s better for their mind and their body, they’re engaging with other people… (and they remain) active,” Oblander said.
To apply for residency or to arrange a tour of the facility’s show rooms, call 306-694-5020. More information about Atria Mulberry Estates is available online at AtriaRetirement.ca.
“Ask to talk to Tricia (Oblander) and I can walk you through the process.”
