Just walking through the doors of Westney Gardens, there was tranquillity to the retirement residence that was one of a kind. Their beautiful living plant wall with running water immediately put one at ease, as did its serene blue accent walls. Beyond its thoughtful décor, Westney Gardens is known for its Dimensions of Wellness program, which includes emotional, social, environmental, community engagement, physical, intellectual, and spiritual pillars.
Westney Gardens believes in all-generation engagement and partners with local schools for community engagement. There are recycling programs, birdwatching, and raised garden beds for their environmental pillar. Emotional and spiritual pillars are met through programs such as art therapy, grieving support and more. There is even a tech station for the intellectual pillar!
Sales consultant Ashley Williams sees her mission at Westney Gardens as “enhancing the lives of others and giving them something to look forward to.” She’s seen lives transformed recently during the height of the pandemic by a buddy system program involving resident ambassadors.
This is where seasoned residents are paired with new residents to help them adjust to their new community. The impact means less social isolation and more engagement all around.