Vernon Restholm, Vernon’s first seniors retirement home opened its doors on April 1, 1964. It has been home to thousands of area seniors ever since. Restholm is an independent, non-profit association governed by its volunteer board of directors and members. Every resident is a member of the association, giving them a say in how Restholm is managed and operated.
Through the foresight and determination of its President, Mr. Guy Bagnall and six prominent citizens with a strong interest in community affairs. “Restholm” was built to provide housing for low-income seniors who had lost spouses or one of the spouses was too ill to look after the other.
Restholm is a happy, busy place. A visit to Restholm is like taking a trip back to a simpler more friendly time. Our hallways are filled with laughter, conversation, and the smell of home cooking. Restholm is all about companionship, we are small enough for everyone to get to know one another by first name. Restholm is a place where new friendships develop, and old friendships rekindle.
Situated in downtown Vernon, Restholm is close to amenities such as shopping, pharmacies, cafes, and the Schubert Centre. Built on one level, with no elevators or stairs to climb getting around Restholm is very easy. Our grounds are an oasis of calm in the middle of town. Home to a variety of wildlife, with a paved level path and plenty of quiet spots in which to sit, our gardens are the perfect place to commune with nature or visit with friends and family.
There’s always something fun to do at Restholm. With our recreation program hosting a variety of daily and weekly activities including exercises, games, birthday parties, socials, music, entertainment, and outings in our bus, you will never be bored.
Vernon Restholm is a ground level building with no elevators or stairs for our 48 residents to be concerned with. Our senior living home allows for companionship, common sharing of interests and provisions of everyday living needs without worry and regardless of income.
No one owns Vernon Restholm and we are not subsidized by the government. The City of Vernon grants us exemption on our property taxes, as it does all nonprofits and for that we are extremely grateful.
Our source of income relies totally on our room rentals and the generous donations we receive. Donations are never used to cover our operating costs, we use them solely on special projects that provide extra benefits to our residents.
What is Independent Supportive Senior Housing?
We are proud of the fact that Vernon Restholm was the first senior “independent supportive living” residence in Vernon. This means our residents can come and go as they like. A number of them have their own vehicles or motorized scooters.
However, over time a residents health will decline, that’s where the ‘supportive’ part comes in. We provide all the meals, we do regular house cleaning, we can do their personal laundry, we have emergency pull-cords in the rooms with staff here 24 hours a day to respond to any emergency.
When their health declines further, Interior Health will provide additional support that enables them to stay with us longer.
We have offered affordable senior retirement housing and a caring environment for literally thousands of elderly people and they have shared laughter, meals, stories, a sense of comradeship and a feeling that this truly is their home.
Although there are many senior housing residences being built of late, very few are affordable for the average income senior citizen.
To ensure there will always be accommodations for seniors, regardless of income, the volunteer Board of Directors and Management continue to maintain and upgrade our senior housing residence.
Senior Living Amenities we Have to Offer
Our staff is dedicated to providing a supportive and caring environment where friendships both old and new can thrive and grow.
Twenty-four hour security and emergency response systems provide residents with complete peace of mind while they enjoy the leisure of our independent supportive living senior retirement housing in Vernon.
A paved pathway extends completely around Restholm’s two acres, which features a gentle stream, a gazebo, benches and landscaped areas for the residents quiet enjoyment.
The air conditioned, unfurnished studio suites and one-bedroom couple suites come with a smoke detector, fire suppression system, 24 hour emergency call system, cable vision, and a two piece bathroom.
We provide three nutritious meals each day with beverages and snacks available at all times. Housekeeping service every two weeks includes laundering of bath and bed linens and is included in the rent. A complimentary laundry facility as well as access to a shared kitchen is provided at all times.
We are pleased to offer a Bed & Breakfast suite for visiting family or friends and encourage guests to stay and enjoy our home cooked meals.
We are a non-smoking facility and 24 hour supervision is provided for safety and comfort.
Your amenities include:
- All ground level rooms
- Utilities and cable television
- Individual air conditioning
- 24 hour emergency in-room call system
- Smoke Detectors in each room
- Private mailboxes and daily delivery
- Non-smoking environment
- Games Room & Library Area
- Computer and Internet access
- Church Services
- Hairdresser & Manicures
“Vernon Restholm is known for the quality of care provided and for the caring attitude and dedication of staff”