Brand new retirement home for independant lifestyle

Cedarview taking shape at Finkle & Juliana

By Mark Schadenberg

The view from many rooms at Cedarview will be Woodstock’s new hospital and that’s a good thing.

Another good thing is watching the construction process of Woodstock’s newest retirement home as it springs up at the corner of Juliana and Finkle.

Another well-needed independent-living retirement home for our city – a 4-storey ‘apartment’ style building to include 124 units for seniors, but with countless activities and amenities, starting with three meals a day in well-appointed dining areas.

Built by Hawthorn Retirement Group, the American based company already has similar residences in Cambridge, Guelph and Cobourg in Ontario, along with two in Saskatchewan.

The philosophy for Hawthorn (www.seniorlivinginstyle.com), including this Woodstock project, is to feature solely independent living, which translates into tenants not having 24-hour access to nurses and healthcare advice, but most certainly enjoying all aspects of similar residences.

I talked by phone with Craig Wonnell, who is employed in marketing with the Cambridge home called Heritage Meadows on Hespeler Road, and he noted that occupancy is slated to begin later this year. He will be on site himself to conduct tours in a few weeks. However, you can register now for a waiting list and to reserve your name.

The Woodstock home is to be called Cedarview and will feature a movie theatre, fitness centre, games room with billiards, chapel, and even a hair salon.

Elevators & Other Amenities

The focus on what the company describes as ‘gracious retirement living’, is for tenants to be fully independent, and that additional features / services will include security, elevators, laundry and housekeeping. Rent or accommodation costs will include meals and all utilities, except for telephone.

With its location within walking distance of the Norwich Avenue box mall and its countless restaurants, Southside Aquatic Centre (Southside Park), close to Cedar Creek golf, and obviously across the street from the hospital, its address is well chosen.

Various options will be available – small studio apartments approximately 500 sq ft, 1-bedroom units, and 2-bedroom apartments (up to 1,000 sq ft) as well.

Anyone wanting to discover what the final construction will look like, can review the company website, especially the Cambridge home, which includes several editions of its newsletter noting the many activities available there. Better yet, call Heritage Meadows at either (519) 620-9999 or (226) 318-0457 and ask for Craig or Elaina Wonnell. Be sure to mention my name.

They are now compiling a waiting list, which anyone can register on for a fully refundable $100 deposit. By adding your name now, you can also be first in line when selecting your apartment.

Again, I have yet to see the building permit value on the Hawthorn home under construction locally, but it would begin at $2 million.

Hawthorn: We believe that “Gracious Retirement Living” is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.
At Heritage Meadows, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24 hours a day. Our food is truly made from scratch, and served right to your table along with a smile from our friendly staff."

Mark Schadenberg

Discussion . . . Direction . . . Determination . . . Destination

Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Sales Rep

Royal LePage Triland Realty

(519) 537-1553 - text or call

mschadenberg@rogers.com - email