At a Glance
Who it’s for: Seniors and families learning more about Emerald Gardens in Grande Prairie, AB
What it covers: The value of our team’s principles, and we show up for our community and residents.
Why it matters: Understanding these values helps future and current residents know what to expect in our senior living communities.
What Does “STRIVE” Mean?
We all deserve to retire and live our lives with choice, passion, and safety. That’s why choosing the best retirement home for your senior loved one in Grande Prairie, AB should be a carefully weighed decision that balances the services and price of the community and (maybe more importantly) the seniors’ quality of life.
To understand the true benefits of retirement living, you should also consider Canadian-owned retirement communities for Grande Prairie, AB seniors based on their values. For example, at Emerald Gardens, we always STRIVE to create a community where Grande Prairie, AB Seniors where everyone feels welcome and comfortable:
- Safety & Quality
- Teamwork & Partnerships
- Responsibility & Stewardship
- Innovation & Creativity
- Voices that are respected
- Empathy & Trust
S — Safety & Quality: The Foundation
Your loved ones deserve an independent living home where they feel safe and can maintain their independence. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing they’re cared for when you can’t be there.
We strive to create a home where your loved ones:
- Can live in a clean and welcoming space
- Receive delicious and nutritious meals and snacks
- Live free of discrimination, harassment, or neglect
T — Teamwork & Partnerships: Building Stronger Communities
Teamwork is a shared value of all we hire and work with, including our residents. We believe that when we partner with and support each other, we can create a more connected culture that brings out the best in everyone.
For your loved ones living with us, this means they’ll:
- Being welcomed into a respectful, friendly, and inclusive community environment
- Have access to the resources and programs they need to maintain their passion, independence, and health
- Building meaningful connections with team members and fellow residents who help make everyday life engaging and fulfilling
R — Responsibility & Stewardship: Accountable Care
The world is bigger than any one of us. That’s why we’re dedicated to being good stewards of our community and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
For your loved ones, this value is a promise that they will:
- Keep themselves and others accountable to our values and expectations of care and community
- Evaluate the resources, services, care, equipment, and supplies available to them based on assessed needs
- Have the right to manage their financial affairs (or have a legal representative manage them on their behalf.
I — Innovation & Creativity: Enriching Daily Life
Innovation isn’t always about big changes. We’ve seen how even small innovations and creativity can have a big impact on our residents and their families.
At Emerald Gardens, we look for innovative and creative ways to enrich the residents’ lives through:
- New programming
- Updates to their daily routines
- Creative ways to support resident engagement and wellbeing.
V — Voices that are Respected: The Power of Listening
The old adage, “listen more than you talk,” is part of our ingrained values. We believe in the power of listening because it:
- Ensures our residents’ needs are heard and respected
- Builds mutual trust and respect
- Helps shape the future of our community
- Aligns with all 5 other STRIVE values.
E — Empathy & Trust: The Heart of Connection
Our final value is at the heart of our mission. We act with empathy and trust, understanding that each person’s journey is unique and their feelings are real. This is one small way we can help residents and their families feel supported, both physically and emotionally.
The Impact of These Values on Our Resident Community
Our community is everything to us. Our STRIVE values help ensure that every resident can fully experience the benefits of retirement living. Our values are more than a poster on the wall because they’re part of the lives of our staff, community partners, and residents and their families.
As you’re looking at independent living homes for your loved ones, look beyond the physical spaces and services provided. Look for a retirement community in Grande Prairie, AB that shares your values of:
- Safety & Quality
- Teamwork & Partnerships
- Responsibility & Stewardship
- Innovation & Creativity
- Voices that are respected
- Empathy & Trust
At Emerald Gardens, we’re committed to ensuring all seniors in Grande Prairie, AB have a “voice and a choice.” Our shared STRIVE values supports this commitment and holds us accountable to each other and our residents.
Stop by for a visit to see how our shared values positively impact the lives of seniors in our community.