Bethany Riverview Update

In the months to come, you are going to hear a lot about Bethany Riverview. We are making great progress as you can see from the photo taken in August. Construction is continuing on schedule and we are working towards a Fall 2018 move-in.

Watch for our monthly Bethany Riverview update to help you stay current on our progress. The following are a few highlights and updates relating to the development.

A few highlights & fun facts

• Within the next few weeks, a new Foundation website will go live and as part of that, there will be a designated page about the Riverview project. You will be able to read more about the unique features of Bethany Riverview and stay up to date on campaign news.
• We are getting noticed! Bethany Riverview was recently featured in the new Dementia Connections magazine and you can read the article here (see page 33).
• The Bethany Foundation is actively fundraising and in the upcoming months, you will see and hear a lot more about the campaign. We are thankful for the support of Rotary Calgary, who is donating $1 million towards the Atrium, a secure and beautiful year-round environment where residents can safely walk about and families can gather with loved ones.
• Bethany Riverview will take dementia care to a new level in Calgary. It is the largest purpose-built dementia care residence in our city and designed to meet the evolving needs of our community, as well as the unique requirements of dementia care.
• Our “campus of care” concept will help bring our community together. It offers seniors the chance to age in community – in familiar surroundings with their loved ones and friends nearby – as their care needs change. Residents in our current buildings (Kanerva, Wilkinson and Mikkelsen Houses), as well as people living in the surrounding neighbourhood, can enjoy the amenities planned for the site and access support from our care professionals. Seniors who live in the area will be able to volunteer, visit and build connections through our programs and amenities.

Answering your questions

We understand that there are many questions regarding Bethany Riverview. Going forward, please send any questions you have to our dedicated Bethany Riverview email: riverviewquestions@bethanyseniors.com. We will answer them in upcoming issues of Update.

How do I get my mom on the waitlist for Bethany Riverview?

Admission to Bethany Riverview will be managed like admission to all care centers in Alberta via Alberta Health Services. We will provide information closer to opening about how to request a transfer to Riverview if a family member currently resides in continuing care in another location.

How can I apply for a position at Riverview?

We are in the process of developing the staffing plan for Bethany Riverview. Hiring for the site will begin several months in advance of the opening date. The details will be shared as they become available.

How big is Bethany Riverview?

Bethany Riverview will have 210 beds and will be approximately 160,000 square feet.

When is Bethany Riverview opening?

It is scheduled to open in the Fall 2018.

We look forward to continuing to share our progress with all of you. Together, we can showcase Bethany’s leadership and expertise in dementia care and provide the very best care to people with dementia and their families. Check back next month for more news!