Sunrise breakfasts to sunset dinners at The Vista

It has been widely reported that the growth of the senior population in Canada is one of the most significant demographic trends in our country’s history. It has been estimated that at the end of 2023 there will be approximately 7.5 million people in Canada who will be between the ages of 65 and older. This growing demographic poses an amazing opportunity for companies such as Avenir Senior Living, a family-owned and operated company from Brentwood Bay, BC who specialize in serving seniors each day in their communities.
For today’s senior many will consider making a major lifestyle shift from their traditional living environment and consider a move into a senior living community. While on this journey they will tour many communities to determine what is the best fit for them. A recent study of 500 seniors conducted by the E15 Group found that 94% of seniors will look at the quality of food while making their decisions. Additionally, 77% of seniors studied stated that menu variety was important and 66% said that staff friendliness was top of mind.
That is why at The Vista, the newly opened community opened by Avenir, there was an emphasis on designing and creating unique amenity spaces that would exceed their residents’ expectations and offer a wonderful working environment for the staff.
The most unique feature of The Vista is the 11th floor which features the Palm Dining Room, Fred & Gingers dance hall, English High Tea room, French Bistro, Polo Lounge, Art Studio, Gym, and outdoor patios. All these resident areas are surrounded by floor to ceiling windows offering breath taking ocean and city views which is what inspired the name The Vista.
“From the dining room our residents can watch the cruise ships and other sea vessels come on go on any given day” says Maria Eligon General Manager. “When speaking to our residents, many tell me that they have never seen another dining room like this at any other community they toured before choosing us” continues Eligon.
With Avenir’s long history in the senior living industry, the data from the E15 study was not surprising to them. Quality of food, menu variety and staff friendliness have been paramount to Avenir over the years.
“I have been a chef since 1988” says Fred Bjarnason – Director of The Vista Hospitality & Food Services “and I love serving our residents foods that they enjoy and that bring back memories for them”. “One of my passions is to incorporate our resident’s family recipes into our menu” continues Bjarnason “this makes our resident feel a part of the dining experience and we then name that item after them or their family, it makes it really fun for everyone”. Chef Fred holds the culinary designation of the Canadian Chef de Cuisine (C.C.C.) which is highest designation for chefs in Canada.
The Vista truly is a senior living community that you must see it to believe. Tours are offered seven days a week and independent living rental suites are still available.
Call today to schedule your tour at 778-247-0780 or visit our website LiveatVista.ca