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Tyndall Seniors Village Embraces Resident-Centered Mentality and Family Culture

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Work Hard, Play Hard with Sharon Village Care Homes

One of the many perks of working for Sharon Village Care Homes? Having an employer who cares! Of course, we all know a strong work-life balance is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. So, to support this notion, SVCH took a   group of managers from Bonnie Brae and Kensington locations to a London Knights hockey game. We made our London pride known as the Knights racked up a solid win. Thanks so much to everyone who came out, we hope you had   as much fun as we did. Big thanks for your continued hard work and support!

Dancing to the Beat of a Different Drum

“May I have this dance?”

Whether it’s jogging down the street or gyrating to the beat, there’s no denying the therapeutic effects of movement. But what happens when your range of motion is inhibited? How does one enjoy the therapeutic effects of dance and rhythm when they’re bound to a wheelchair or suffering from crippling arthritis?

For Rob Campbell, a volunteer at London’s Kensington Village senior’s care residence in London, the answer is simple – let the music be your guide.

Campbell has been offering wheelchair ballroom dancing lessons since 1997, providing seniors with a safe and enjoyable place to express themselves and interact with their peers. That’s why he spends his mornings 1-2 stepping to the tango, foxtrot and samba inside the Kensington facility. What’s more, he doesn’t plan to hang up his blue suede shoes any time soon.

“I definitely want to do (this) until I can’t do it anymore,” he said in a recent interview with the London Free Press.

For more information on the wheelchair dancing lessons, and other recreational services at Kensington Village, please feel free to contact the administrative team at Sharon Village Care Homes.

Sharon Village Care Homes to Enhance Seniors Care in Southwestern Ontario

Care facility merger will bring six facilities together under one cohesive brand

January 7, 2014 – London, Ontario – Peter Schlegel, President announced the merger of six senior care homes in Southwestern Ontario this morning when they unveiled the new Sharon Village Care Homes umbrella organization. The new corporate entity brings together Kensington Village, Bonnie Brae, Tyndall Seniors Village, Saugeen Valley Nursing, Strathcona Village Homes and the not-yet-operational Earls Court Village, in order to create one signature seniors health care and service provider.

Developed in consultation with ZOO Media Group, the new Sharon Village Care Homes brand clearly articulates the organization’s ongoing commitment to compassionate seniors care. The name itself pays tribute to the very first Schlegel family-operated nursing home, which was located on Sharon Road in London, Ontario.

“The new Sharon Village Care Homes brand and organizational structure clearly articulates the Schlegel family commitment to retirement,” said Peter Schlegel, President. “Compassion, consideration, honesty and companionship have been at the heart of our operations for a long time. Now they’re at the heart of our branding.”

Peter noted that the corporate rebrand and amalgamation would have no impact on staffing or daily operations at any of the facilities. As such, the leadership team would remain intact, and there are no plans for staffing changes. “Residents will see the same smiling faces tomorrow, that they saw today,” explained Peter Schlegel.

A full range of marketing collateral has been developed in order to support this new branding experience. This includes new signage and the launch of a new corporate website (www.svch.ca).

“The branding for Sharon Village Care Homes came naturally,” said Sandra Dugas, Partner and Marketing Director at ZOO Media Group, the agency responsible for the rebrand. “The family’s core values of integrity, dignity and understanding, clearly reflected their commitment to care; our branding approach simply articulates this in a fresh and modern fashion.”

Potential clients are encouraged to contact any of our Sharon Village Care Homes properties to schedule a tour.

Sharon Village Care Homes Property Contacts:

Earls Court Village Nursing Home, London, ON 519-274-3028

Kensington Village Nursing & Retirement Home, London, ON 519-455-3910

Saugeen Valley Nursing Home, Mount Forest ON  519-323-2140

Strathcona Village Homes Seniors Condos, Mount Forest, ON 519-509-9100

Tyndall Seniors Village Nursing & Retirement Home, Mississauga, ON 905-624-1511

Media Contact: Amy Schlegel 519-476-8088

State-of-the-Art Nursing Home on the Way

Earls Court Village by Sharon Village Care Homes to open summer 2014

January 1, 2014 – London, Ontario – Sharon Village Care Homes announced this morning that their brand new Earls Court Village facility, located at 1390 Highbury Avenue in London, Ontario will officially open its doors to the public this summer. A state-of-the-art facility located in one of London’s finest neighbourhoods, Earls Court Village will provide residents with a wide range of health and personal services, including access to an on-call physician, and on-site RN and RPN health professionals.

Designed to provide mature residents with all the comforts of home, Earls Court Village offers access to a complete range of cultural, social and recreational activities. While the facility focuses on assisted care, residents will also enjoy their freedom through independent living and private accommodations. Earls Court Village accomplishes this by offering a flexible environment and services that put people first.

As with other Sharon Village Care Homes properties, this new London location will be built around a community focused model. As such, residents will never be more than a few steps away from ancillary services, such as a beauty salon, tuck shop, chapel, library, and theatre. Common areas, like walking paths and family meeting areas, help encourage socializing and interaction between residents.

Sharon Care Village Homes welcomes you to our newest facility. For more information on facility amenities, please call Paula Thomson at 519-655-2420 or email at [email protected] .