Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence

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649 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC
V3M 2R2

604-524-6100

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Welcome to Thornebridge Gardens Retirement Residence, one of New Westminster’s finest retirement homes, providing luxurious, worry-free surroundings with life enriching services that inspire healthy senior living. Our community is dedicated to helping individuals enjoy an independent and active lifestyle. The warm environment will make you feel at home the moment you walk in the door, and our friendly staff will ensure it stays that way.

Michael Neumann

General Manager

Michael has a friendly, approachable demeanour and a genuine people-centric attitude. He arrives at Thornebridge with years of Senior Living & Hospitality experience and will endeavour to ensure every detail of the residence exceeds all expectations. You can expect to be encouraged, supported, and most of all, respected, when you live or work at this community. Thornebridge is a fantastic place to be. Michael enjoys a healthy lifestyle that includes hiking, golfing, fishing and hockey. His hobbies include BBQ cooking, classic cars and a good book.

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 Thornebridge Gardens we do whatever we can to ensure that all your health and wellness needs are met. Senior Living has never looked so good!

Join an exercise class, Tai Chi class, or our walking club
Stop into our health & wellness office to chat about any health concerns
Relax with a massage in the privacy of your own apartment
Climb aboard our bus and visit our local community pool for a morning swim
Enjoy presentations covering various health & wellness topics
If needed, Assisted Living personal services are available

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. Thornebridge Gardens 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. Our philosophy and daily focus is to provide options for individuals so that you can choose how to live your life to the fullest.

Try out a new class and create a piece of artwork, or improve your writing skills
Stay spiritually connected in one of our hymn sings, bible studies, or prayer times
Challenge yourself or others at an interactive discussion session
Hook-up with our needle workers and contribute to community projects
Keep up with technology in a one-on-one workshop
Put your green thumb to work on your own private balcony or in our front terrace or private back courtyard

Safety & Security

Thornebridge Gardens is a place you can call home. Here you are surrounded by peace of mind and warmth from people who genuinely care about your well-being. We believe that you should feel safe and reassured when living here.

Relax knowing that we have 24-hour trained staff to respond promptly to any emergency calls
Emergency pendants are provided for each resident
Fully secured underground parking with surveillance cameras
Monitored front entrance with access fobs for after hours
Outside security checks each night
Fully sprinkled and monitored system throughout the building

Amenities

If your home had everything you needed at your fingertips, combined with an engaging social calendar, you'd never want to leave. That is the luxury of living at Thornebridge Gardens. The warmth of our building and convenient location add to that feeling of having it all.

Enjoy the beautiful park-like setting while relaxing with a cold drink and favorite book or step it up with a vigorous walk around our ¼ mile exercise walkway
Book the private dining room for a fully catered meal with your family or friends
Stop in for a cold one in our Social House Pub
Pamper yourself in our beauty salon
Reserve our guest suite for convenience and comfort of your out of town visitors
Pick up a book from our library or stop into the corner store for sundries

Dining

For most of us, the kitchen and dining room are the heart of the home where family and friends are welcomed with open arms and comforting food. The same is true at Thornebridge Gardens. Our certified chef de cuisine and team work in harmony with our dining attendants to provide exceptional dining experiences with choice and personalized service. Our menu provides a healthy variety of both comforting and innovative cuisine featuring fresh local ingredients that change with the season. Join us for a meal and experience why Thornebridge Gardens residents as well as their family and friends feel truly at home in our dining room.

Freshly prepared meals with local & quality ingredients
Full service dining room for lunch and dinner with flexible restaurant style seating
Multiple menu items for your selection
Country kitchen providing breakfast or snacks any time of the day
Specialty catering on request for special occasions
Room service delivered for your convenience (charge applied)

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Your new home should feel like your own, with a style and setting that's distinctly yours. Personalized suites make you feel as special and warm as your former home—bring your treasured antiques and cherished pet too. We take care of everything else so you can spend time planning your next adventure— you've earned it.

Choice of comfortable studios, one or two bedrooms, or one bedroom with den
Kitchenettes with apartment size fridge/freezer
Easy access walk-in showers
Individual electric heating controls
Large balconies for most suites
Weekly housekeeping services provided
Utilities and TV cable included
Complimentary washers and dryers on each floor
Fully sprinkled and monitored suites

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.