Ridia's Retreat Care Home
Ridia’s Retreat is a small, residential care home located near Kin Beach in Vernon. It has a warm, family-home environment. We facilitate one-on-one interactions, activities & outings with our small group of residents and eat most meals together at our kitchen table, always trying to provide a true family feeling for residents, in their new home away from home.
Personalized Care in a Family Home Setting
Every resident is treated like family, benefiting from personalized care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
We encourage families to visit their loved ones as often as possible to maintain strong emotional bonds.
We have plenty of room for multiple families to visit their loved ones at the same time as you can see in this video.
Personalized Care Plans
Every resident receives a care plan tailored to their individual needs, ensuring they get the right level of support for a fulfilling life.
Small, Family-Like Setting
We prioritize creating a warm, intimate environment where residents can forge meaningful relationships and feel at home.
Healthcare Professionals
Our dedicated team is comprised of healthcare professionals who bring expertise and compassion to their roles.
Amenities & Services
● Private rooms for each resident, shared living space
● TV/internet/landline phone, Laundry & housekeeping
● 3 meals/day (plus snacks & fluids)
● Daily personal care
● 24 hr access to nurse & care aide
● Overnight in-room supervision (if required)
● Medication administration (if required)
● Access to social worker, RN and house physician (if required)
● Case management: We can coordinate care and needs with physician, pharmacy, PT/OT, Interior Health community care team, etc (if required)
● End of life care in-home
● Facilitate contact and visits with friends and family
● Facilitation of physician appointments, hospital visits, dentist, etc
Level Of Care & Accessibility
- Up to total care 24/7
- Dementia support
- Short term stays
- Respite and hospice
- Rooms are adaptable as needed
- Ground level living space (no stairs)
- Walk-in shower with seat
- Mechanical bath chair in tub
- Raised toilet seats
- Grab bars, ceiling poles, bed rails
- Lift recliner chairs
End of Life Care
At ORSS, we understand that the end-of-life journey is a sacred and unique experience for each individual and their loved ones. Our team, led by Corrie and Connie, is dedicated to providing a compassionate environment that honours the dignity, wishes, and needs of our residents and their families.
A resident family's story
To Whom it May Concern:
re: our mom Donna
We met Corrie and Connie through a referral from Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Our mom was desperately in need of care and the hospital was forcing her out.
Immediately upon meeting Corrie and Connie we were impressed with their knowledge and loving nature. The space they provided to our mom was likened to her living in her own home. It was a tough transformation for our mom, as she had lived with our dad for 67 ½ years. This was the first time they'd lived apart.
Our mom was suffering from dementia as well as other health ailments. Corrie and Connie were able to navigate these difficulties as they arose with amazing care and kindness, always respectful of mom's privacy and dignity.
Corrie had mom painting pictures and baking with her (something mom hadn't done in years). They loved their snack times and movie watching. Corrie and Connie made sure mom felt like she was in her own home.
We were able to visit whenever we wanted. Doors were always open.
Jamie (Corrie's brother) and his dog, Tat, also became a member of our family. Tat became one of mom's best friends and would sit vigil by her bedside making sure she was okay.
Corrie and Brian (Corrie's husband) took mom to all of her medical appointments and extracurricular activities at the rec centre and special outings to the beach by their home.
Corrie spoke with mom's general practitioner on a regular basis and kept mom's medical needs and prescriptions up to date and current to her changing health concerns. Mom was always comfortable with the medications administered by Corrie.
Mom spent her last nine months with Corrie and Connie. She was treated exceptionally well and lived out her last days around her new, extended family. We even had a birthday party for mom and a visit from the pastor at the end.
When the time came for mom to pass on Corrie was exceptional with her treatment and loving nature. Connie was there with mom to hold her hand, sharing stories and making her laugh. Connie also helped out with mom's care and made special meals for mom every night, always taking into consideration mom's favourite meals and special requests.
We were all there with mom (our family) and the kindness and love that was shown by Corrie and Connie was remarkable. Corrie played beautiful music as we all held hands and wished her farewell.
Corrie and Connie became mom's two best friends.
Corrie and Connie invited dad to stay with them for the several days leading up to mom's passing so that he could be close to mom. They took such wonderful care of dad. So much so that dad ended up staying an additional few days after mom's passing.
We invited Corrie and Connie to our wedding in July of 2022, after mom's passing at the end of May 2022. It would not have been the same without them, as we told them they are now officially a part of the "Stewart Clan". Corrie presented a beautiful speech at our wedding about mom. She also made sure that mom's special teddy, Val, was in attendance, as the "mother of the bride", with a beautiful orchid for dad to hold during the ceremony.
My husband and I ran into Corrie and her husband, Brian, just before Christmas. We were stranded without a ride and they offered to drive us home. Again, a testimonial to the kind of people they are.
I would highly recommend the home care services that Corrie and Connie provide. They are outstanding individuals and loving caregivers. Your loved ones will be in great care with these two beautiful ladies.
Sincerely,
Tracey & Donna's Family
