Hawthorn Park Retirement Residence is tucked away in a beautiful setting in the heart of Kelowna. A short stroll away from Okanagan Lake, shopping and a vibrant neighbourhood. This makes for an ideal place for inspired senior living. Hawthorn Park offers three lifestyle opportunities, which include supportive living, assisted living and complex care. Living at Hawthorn Park Retirement Residence means you have choices and can customize the services you need, as you need them. You can feel confident knowing that you can age in place and stay with us, even when your needs change. Whether you choose your own apartment or an option with specialized support for Alzheimer's, dementia or extended care, you can continue to call Hawthorn Park Retirement Residence home.
Gary Buckberry
General Manager
Gary is always the life of the party! Often the first to dress up for themed events, act out a community skit and make sure everyone leaves with fond memories. He is dedicated to Hawthorn Park residents and staff. He considers them extensions of his family, yet unique individuals. Gary loves to hear everyone’s stories and is a strong believer in ”laughter is the best medicine.” He celebrates people’s highs and lows in the most supportive way possible. He is an active volunteer at his church, his daughter’s school, and wherever an extra hand is needed. Outside of work, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and fishing on local lakes and rivers.
Services & Amenities
It's all here for you
Health & Wellness
Good health is the state in which you are at your best, when your physical, mental and social well-being are well looked after—this is what it means to live with Verve. At Hawthorn Park a highly-skilled group of registered health care professionals are there when you need them. Whether you need help with bathing and dressing, assistance with medications or emergency response, we have staff onsite 24/7.
- Individual wellness consultation with registered nurse
- Group health education
- Emergency response by registered health care staff
- Nutritious meal plans
- Fitness gym
- Exercise program in saltwater pool
- Assisted Living services
Life Enrichment
Just because you're aging doesn't mean you should stop living an active and vibrant lifestyle. Your dreams, passions and hobbies are as unique as you are. Hawthorn Park is a place where you can continue to be you and continue to grow as an individual by being socially connected, and challenged in spirit, body, and mind.
- Daily activities to keep you active and engaged
- Chair yoga
- Keep fit – Gym Dandies
- Happy Hour with live entertainment
- Shopping
- Social outings
- Evening theater/night on the town events
Safety & Security
Hawthorn Park is a place you can call home; not because it's where you wake up every morning, but because you're surrounded by peace of mind and warmth from people who genuinely care about your well-being. We want you to feel safe and reassured when living here. Staff are trained in specific safety and security procedures, which means that your safety isn't treated like a job—it's woven into everything we do.
- 24/7 emergency response by registered health care staff
- Personal pendants
- Emergency call system
- For those who need it, a secured unit
Amenities
If your home had everything you needed at your fingertips, combined with an engaging social calendar, you'd never want to leave - that’s how we approach our community at Hawthorn Park. Fulfill your spirit, body, and mind by challenging and bettering yourself. Try aquafit, or mental aerobics, and then when you're done, relax with friends by enjoying entertainment and happy hour.
- Heated saltwater pool/hot tub
- Theater
- Gymnasium
- The Spa
- Hair salon
- Tuck shop
- Library/computer den
- Guest suites
- Woodworking shop
Dining
For most of us, the kitchen is the heart of the home. Everyone is welcomed with open arms and good food, and keeping in mind the tastes and preferences of both guests and family members alike is a pleasure. We agree that fussing over loved ones is a joyful part of creating a memorable meal, be it formal or informal. At Hawthorn Park, it’s our culinary team that make the difference, by taking care of everything so you can enjoy your time with friends and family. We're quite literally at your service.
- Meals prepared by our executive chef
- Homemade soups
- Delicious desserts
- Buffets
- Special occasion group events
- Catering
News & Events
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Dining
Chef prepared, world inspired.
We believe food is more than sustenance. Good food should be enjoyed with friends, made with fresh local ingredients, prepared from scratch by an experienced culinary team, and served by friendly and courteous dining staff who know your personal tastes.
Marie Hendrich
Executive Chef
Breakfast Sample Menu
Lunch Sample Menu
Dinner Sample Menu
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