COVID-19: UPDATES FOR REVERA RESIDENTS, FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES Live with us Learn with us Think with us About us Contact us Home About Revera News releases Questions? Call us at 1-877-929-9222 News releases Media contact: Larry Roberts, Director, Communications, Larry.Roberts@reveraliving.com COVID-19 Media Statements: Long Term Care Homes | Retirement Residences 2021 News releases November 19, 2021 Five Tips from Revera to help seniors create a safer home Each November Canadians mark Fall Prevention Month and Seniors Safety Week, two important reminders of the things older adults can do to improve their health and safety. Revera’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rhonda Collins, offers some tips to help seniors create safer homes and lead healthier lifestyles. November 10, 2021 Revera celebrates groundbreaking for new Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place Revera held a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate construction of the redeveloped Stoneridge Manor Long Term Care home in the Town of Carleton Place, Ontario. November 1, 2021 Harrison Street Forms Joint Venture with Revera to Acquire Portfolio of Four Luxury Retirement Living Communities in Ontario Harrison Street, one of the leading investment management firms exclusively focused on alternative real assets, and Revera Inc., a leading owner, operator, developer and investor in the senior living sector, today announced the launch of a new joint venture to acquire four premium retirement living residences located in the Greater Toronto Area and Cambridge, Ontario. October 29, 2021 Revera celebrates Grand Opening of new Elmwood Place in London First redevelopment project is state-of-the-art Elmwood Place Long Term Care Home. Revera officially opened its newly redeveloped Elmwood Place Long Term Care home in London, Ontario at a Grand Opening Celebration this morning. October 5, 2021 Canadian Senior Living Sector Operators Relief Fund is Accepting Applications Revera is happy to announce that the Senior Living CaRES Fund (the Fund), founded in May 2020 by Chartwell Retirement Residences, Revera Inc., Extendicare and Sienna Senior Living, announced it has re-opened the application process for additional frontline team members to receive financial assistance, to provide relief to those dealing with personal or family hardship. October 1, 2021 Revera Retirement Poll Launches on National Seniors Day A first-of-its-kind survey by Revera has revealed that well over half (58 per cent) of Canadian seniors (age 65+) see retirement homes as a support system that preserves their freedom. September 16, 2021 Celebrating Milestones with Hazel with art by Revera seniors This year Revera’s Chief Elder Officer Hazel McCallion is extending the celebrations of her 100th birthday through a nationwide card campaign celebrating milestone birthdays and anniversaries of older adults. September 10, 2021 Revera’s Chief Technology Officer honoured as senior living leader Steve Paraskevopoulos, Revera’s Chief Technology Officer has received recognition from IndustryEra, in its Top 10 Most Inspiring CIOs of 2021 for his leadership and innovation in the senior living sector. September 2, 2021 Revera to open Sharon Corners Retirement Residence in East Gwillimbury Revera, a leading owner, operator, developer and investor in the senior living sector is proud to announce its newest retirement home, Sharon Corners. August 26, 2021 Seniors’ Care Coalition to Require Mandatory Vaccination for Long-Term Care and Retirement Home Staff– August 26 A coalition of national seniors’ living operators, led by Chartwell, Extendicare, Responsive Group, Revera and Sienna, announced today that they are making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for their long-term care and retirement home staff across Canada. August 25, 2021 “Lineages” – Premiere of Revera and Reel Youth film project – August 26 On Thursday, August 26, Revera and Reel Youth will premiere a unique intergenerational film project that brings together young filmmakers with seniors from Revera’s Fleetwood Villa in Surrey, British Columbia, Renaissance in Regina and The Bentley Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. August 19, 2021 Revera Celebrates Cottage Life with a Summer Staycation This summer, as many Canadians escape to the cottage, Revera brought cottage life to its residents with summer staycation themed days featuring specialty culinary options and recreation activities at its retirement homes. August 10, 2021 Revera Begins Process of Closing 60-Year-Old Parkview Place Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg, Manitoba Revera has made the difficult but necessary decision to begin the process to close Parkview Place Long Term Care Home, and has provided the required one-year notice to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA). August 8, 2021 Revera honours the passing of The Honourable William G. Davis, Revera Board Chair Emeritus and Former Premier of Ontario The entire Revera family offers its most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of The Honourable William G. Davis, P.C., C.C., Q.C., former premier of Ontario, on his passing today. August 4, 2021 Revera recruitment team named finalists for Canadian HR Awards Revera, a leader in the long term care and retirement living sector, is proud to be recognized as a finalist in the 2021 Canadian HR Awards, the leading independent awards event for the Human Resources profession in Canada. Revera is a finalist in two categories, Most Effective Recruitment Strategy and Best Employer Branding. June 30, 2021 Revera announces exclusive partnership with C.A.R.P. Revera, a leader in the senior living sector, today announced its new Affinity Partnership with C.A.R.P., also known as the Canadian Association of Retired Persons, a national advocacy organization that serves the needs of Canadians As We Age. Revera is proud to be the only senior living operator in Canada approved by C.A.R.P. June 23, 2021 Revera debuts Unforgettable Ian’s journey in long term care Today, Revera, a leader in the senior living sector, is releasing Unforgettable Ian, a film about a remarkable resident at Revera’s Stoneridge Manor Long Term Care Home in Carleton Place, Ontario. June 15, 2021 Revera Opens The Scenic Grande Retirement Residence in Calgary Revera, a leading owner, operator, developer and investor in the senior living sector welcomed residents this spring to its newest retirement residence, The Scenic Grande, a beautiful state-of-the-art lifestyle residence in Calgary, Alberta. June 8, 2021 Winners announced in Habitat for Humanity Canada’s 2021 Meaning of Home Contest Habitat for Humanity Canada announced the winners of the 2021 Meaning of Home writing contest. Revera is proud to support Habitat for Humanity Canada as a sponsor of the annual writing contest, and its mission to educate the next generation on the importance of safe and inclusive housing. June 2, 2021 Celebrating Milestones with Hazel Initiative launches as part of seniors recognition events in June Revera’s Chief Elder Officer Hazel McCallion announced today she would be extending the celebrations of her 100th birthday through a nationwide card campaign. Hazel will be celebrating milestone birthdays and anniversaries with Canadians through Revera’s Celebrating Milestones with Hazel initiative. May 27, 2021 Revera offering virtual tours to support older adults exploring retirement living With more older adults exploring retirement living and assisted living options, Revera is proud to offer virtual tours of its many Revera residences across Canada. May 25, 2021 Revera’s first renewed long term care home set to open in London this Fall The new Elmwood Place is currently under construction in London, Ontario and is expected to open in Fall 2021. With 50 additional bed licenses allocated by the Ministry of Long-Term Care to increase access to care in the community, the new home will accommodate 128 residents with 60 per cent private rooms. May 12, 2021 Revera celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Senior Living CaRES Fund Revera Inc., founding partner of the Senior Living CaRES Fund (the CaRES Fund) joins Chartwell, Extendicare and Sienna to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Fund’s establishment. To date, the CaRES Fund has awarded more than $2.4 million in emergency financial assistance to 761 senior living employees across Canada. March 22, 2021 Revera and the Senior Living CaRES Fund announce 2021 funding and welcome two new partners Revera, in partnership with other industry leaders, announced today that the Senior Living CaRES Fund (the CaRES Fund) is now accepting new applications. The Fund also welcomes two new partners, Southbridge Care Homes and OMNI Health Care, who will join the Fund’s founding partners, Chartwell, Revera, Extendicare and Sienna to recognize the dedication of senior living employees. March 22, 2021 Experts agree ownership did not drive outcomes in COVID-19 long term care home outbreaks The pandemic impacted the entire long term care sector—non-profit and publicly-owned homes as well as privately-owned ones experienced severe outbreaks. Understanding the factors that contributed to the likelihood of these outbreaks requires rigorous analysis by experts with relevant academic training in statistical analysis who have professional credentials in the medical and public health fields. Fortunately, this kind of analysis has now been conducted and we have a growing body of work that can inform the discussion on how to bring about meaningful and necessary improvements to the sector. February 11, 2021 Revera wishes Hazel McCallion a Happy 100th Birthday Revera offers Hazel McCallion best wishes on her upcoming 100th birthday, Sunday, February 14. For the past six years, Revera has had the benefit of Hazel’s wisdom in her role as the company’s Chief Elder Officer. In this role she has forged a unique connection with our residents and staff, and has advocated against ageism across Canada and internationally. 2020 News releases December 16, 2020 Revera Acquires Our Parents’ Home Retirement Residence in Edmonton, Alberta December 7, 2020 Revera Inc. launches Expert Advisory Panel Report on first wave of COVID-19 September 24, 2020 Revera commits its ongoing support to Habitat for Humanity Canada September 14, 2020 Ministry ends management order for Forest Heights Long Term Care Home in Kitchener September 3, 2020 Revera invests $1 million in BookJane to address Long Term Care staffing challenges August 31, 2020 Revera chooses Welbi to personalize recreation programs for retirement living residents to reduce social isolation July 16, 2020 Revera Inc. Develops Formal Pandemic Response Plan in Preparation for a Second Wave of COVID-19 June 17, 2020 Revera Appoints Janice Lin as Chief Investment Officer May 13, 2020 Media statement: Revera responds to proposed class action lawsuit in Calgary May 11, 2020 Revera partners with Canadian Senior Living Sector Leaders to Launch $2M Relief Fund May 8, 2020 Media Release - Let’s focus on the real changes needed in the long term care sector April 30, 2020 Media Statement – Ontario Class Action Lawsuit April 20, 2020 Media Release – Action plan for Forest Heights Long Term Care Home in Kitchener February 6, 2020 SmartCentres and Mitchell Goldhar Announce Four Additional Retirement Residence Projects with Revera in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area January 22, 2020 Construction begins on Revera’s renewed, state-of-the-art Elmwood Place Long Term Care Home in London January 8, 2020 Revera releases “Forget me not” podcast series for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 2019 News releases December 10, 2019 ONE Properties and Revera break ground on “Glenora Park” – a luxury retirement residence with stunning river valley views in the heart of Edmonton November 27, 2019 Revera recognized as one of “Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures” for 2019 September 13, 2019 Revera’s Cathie Brow wins Leadership Agency Award for HR Leader of the Year in the 2019 Canadian HR Leadership Awards July 15, 2019 Revera opens beautiful McConachie Gardens Retirement Residence in north Edmonton July 3, 2019 Joint Venture of Revera Inc. and Axium Infrastructure Expands with Acquisition of Arbour Heights Long Term Care Home in Kingston, Ontario June 20, 2019 Living a Life of Purpose: New research shows Canadian seniors volunteer more time and money than any other age group May 6, 2019 National Nursing Week is a time to celebrate the critical role that nurses play in the care of older adults April 11, 2019 Revera thanks volunteers for lifting their communities during National Volunteer Week March 21, 2019 Revera Pays Tribute to its Board Chair Emeritus, The Honourable William G. Davis March 11, 2019 Revera adds BookJane as a new investment through Revera’s Innovators in Aging Program March 1, 2019 triOS and Revera announce Personal Support Worker partnership to train Long Term Care staff in southern Ontario February 7, 2019 SmartCentres and Mitchell Goldhar Announce Three Retirement Residence Projects With Revera in the Greater Toronto Area 2018 News releases October 30, 2018 ONE Properties and Revera Enter Joint Venture to Develop New Retirement Communities in Key Urban Markets Across Canada September 18, 2018 Revera Opens State-of-the Art Westney Gardens Retirement Residence in Ajax September 18, 2018 Revera Opens State-of-the Art Green Falls Landing Retirement Residence in Regina June 1, 2018 Revera Inc. buys Signature Senior Lifestyle June 1, 2018 Innovating the Aging Experience April 30, 2018 Revera and Axium Infrastructure Form a Joint Venture to Share Ownership of 32 Long Term Care Homes April 16, 2018 Revera Thanks Volunteers Across Canada for Making a Difference March 2, 2018 Revera announces 128 new New Long Term Care Beds in Hamilton February 12, 2018 SmartCentres and Mitchell Goldhar Enter Joint Venture with Revera to Bring More Seniors Housing Options to Canadians January 26, 2018 Statement on CBC Series Crying Out For Care January 25, 2018 Ground-breaking tech identifies cognitive diseases with high accuracy January 17, 2018 Revera Forms New Partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada 2017 News releases December 21, 2017 Revera Receives 26 New Long Term Care Beds for Hanover December 4, 2017 Statement Regarding 50 New Long Term Care Beds for London December 1, 2017 Revera’s Resident Innovation Ambassador, Bill Jarvis, receives Ontario Long Term Care Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award November 30, 2017 Revera Exceeds $1 Million Fundraising Goal in Support of Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Research November 9, 2017 Revera Remembers: Poppy Fields Bloom Across Canada as Company Hosts Second Annual Fundraising Initiative for The Royal Canadian Legion November 8, 2017 Berwick Retirement Communities enters into joint venture with Revera to build senior living residence in the heart of Parksville October 3, 2017 Revera appoints first Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rhonda Collins July 17, 2017 Revera Invests £500,000 in Sky Medical Technology to Bring Wound-Healing Device to Canadians Who Need it Most June 26, 2017 Canada Gets Better with Age June 1, 2017 Revera Inc. Acquires Burlington Retirement Community April 14, 2017 Revera's Ageism insert in Globe & Mail March 26, 2017 Statement regarding W5’s March 25, 2017 Broadcast February 2, 2017 Revera Employees Celebrate Memories by Raising $177,000 for Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Research January 13, 2017 Statement regarding new charges in multi-jurisdictional LTC investigation 2016 News releases November 24, 2016 Revera Welcomes New Senior Vice President to Lead Retirement Division November 15, 2016 Revera Begins Construction on Northeast Edmonton Retirement Community November 10, 2016 Revera Remembers: Senior-Created Poppy Fields Bloom Across Canada October 28, 2016 Statement regarding multi-jurisdictional long term care investigation (updated) October 21, 2016 Statement regarding application for class action lawsuit (updated) October 6, 2016 Revera Scholar to Conduct Groundbreaking Research October 4, 2016 Revera Inc. Acquires Kitchener Retirement Community August 25, 2016 Uber Canada and Revera Test an Innovative Solution August 3, 2016 Revera Inc. Acquires Cambridge Retirement Community May 30, 2016 Ageism Widespread in Canada, Limiting Independence and Choice for Older Adults May 10, 2016 Revera to Invest $75 million in New State-of-the-Art Retirement Community in Regina March 2, 2016 Revera Breaks Ground on New Retirement Community in Ajax, Ontario February 11, 2016 Revera Employees Raise $175,000 to Support Alzheimer’s Disease Education and... February 5, 2016 Revera Provides the ‘Seal’ of Approval on a New Innovation in Dementia Care Through Unique Pilot Project 2015 News releases December 2, 2015 Revera Inc. Acquires Newmarket Retirement Community December 1, 2015 Revera Completes Divestiture of US Skilled Nursing Centers to Genesis Healthcare November 10, 2015 Revera Appoints Hazel McCallion as Chief Elder Officer October 26, 2015 Welltower and Revera Complete Regal Lifestyle Communities Acquisition October 2, 2015 Revera Expands with Alberta Retirement Acquisitions October 2, 2015 Revera Expands Footprint in Quebec August 24, 2015 Revera Retirement Communities Celebrate National Dog Day July 21, 2015 Revera Expands Footprint in United Kingdom July 7, 2015 Government of Canada Honours Military Veterans for their Contributions June 18, 2015 HCN and Revera to acquire Regal Lifestyle Communities through joint venture June 15, 2015 Revera Announces the Divestiture of its US Nursing and Rehab Division June 5, 2015 Nine Films Celebrate Kitchener Seniors and Smash Stereotypes May 1, 2015 Revera Completes the Divestiture of its Home Health Division to Extendicare April 28, 2015 Revera to play leading role in international Aging2.0 network April 21, 2015 Green Through the Ages: Today's Seniors are the Original Environmentalists April 2, 2015 Revera Expands Investment Agreement with Health Care REIT March 31, 2015 Revera Announces New Leadership Structure to Drive Strategic Priorities March 4, 2015 Victoria Women Celebrate International Women’s Day by Sharing Their Stories February 12, 2015 Revera Employees Raise $174,000 to Support People Affected by Alzheimer’s Disease January 15, 2015 Revera Announces Divestiture of its Home Health Division to Extendicare 2014 News releases Nov. 10, 2014 Canadian Veterans Celebrated Through the Eyes of a Youth Oct. 22, 2014 What scares young women the most about ageing? Hint: It’s not what you think Oct. 21, 2014 York University and Revera Form Partnership to Provide Specialized Training for Current and Future Long Term Care Leaders Oct. 14, 2014 Revera Announces Appointment of Krystyna T. Hoeg to the Board of Directors Oct. 14, 2014 Revera Announces Appointment of Terrance Royer to the Board of Directors Jul. 07, 2014 Revera Awarded Two Quality Improvement Awards from the Ontario Long Term Care Association Apr. 21, 2014 Revera Completes Investment Agreement with Health Care REIT in Sunrise Senior Living Management Company Apr. 14, 2014 Revera Board Appoints Thomas G. Wellner as President and Chief Executive Officer Feb. 21, 2014 Revera Raises $130,000 to Support Education and Support Services for Alzheimer’s Disease Feb. 11, 2014 Revera and Health Care REIT Announce Investment in Sunrise Senior Living Management Company 2013 News releases December 5, 2013 Revera Appoints Independent Medical Expert for Review at Calgary Long Term Care Facility December 2, 2013 Canadian Football Legend Bernie Custis, the First Black Pro Quarterback in North America, is Profiled in Unique Film Project that Teams Up Young and Old to Celebrate Seniors’ Lives September 20, 2013 Revera Holds Second-Annual Company-Wide Fundraiser to Mark World Alzheimer’s Day July 2, 2013 Ageism in Canada: Older Women Face More Discrimination Than Men, But Are More Optimistic About Aging, Research Reveals June 19, 2013 Revera President and CEO, Jeff Lozon, Announces Intention to Retire May 28, 2013 Revera completes investment agreement with Health Care REIT to share ownership of 47 retirement residences across Canada May 8, 2013 Revera announces agreement with Health Care REIT for $1.35 billion investment to support quality seniors’ communities April 23, 2013 Revera Home Health Receives Accreditation Canada’s Highest Award April 10, 2013 Revera’s Eagle Terrace Recognized as “Quality Improvement Team of the Year” March 18, 2013 Older and wiser? Older and happier too, says the Revera Report on Happiness 2012 News releases December 17, 2012 Revera’s biggest-ever fundraising drive gives more than $100,000 to Alzheimer’s disease education and community support November 2, 2012 New Research Shows Ageism is Widespread and Tolerated in Canada September 20, 2012 Revera Holds its Biggest Company-Wide Fundraiser in Support of World Alzheimer's Day June 20, 2012 Tech-Savvy Seniors Bridging the Digital Divide: Revera Report May 29, 2012 Revera Receives LTC & Senior Living LINK Spirit of Innovation Award May 9, 2012 Revera’s Main Street Terrace Recognized as “Quality Improvement Workplace of the Year” by Ontario Long Term Care Association February 7, 2012 Never Too Old For Love: Revera Report on Romance Sets the Record Straight About Love As You Age February 2, 2012 Revera expands presence in Quebec with acquisition of Brunet Health Care Group 2011 News releases December 6, 2011 “Super” models (aged 84 – 98) gamble that “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas” with sassy new calendar October 27, 2011 Canadian boomers want a better aging experience than their parents and home care is top priority, says national survey September 18, 2011 Event to celebrate the importance of eating well at any age. Seniors will savour the flavour at Reveralicious June 07, 2011 Revera Receives LTC LINK Spirit of Innovation Award April 29, 2011 (Toronto) Revera Seniors Across Canada Celebrate the Royal Wedding April 1, 2011 (Ottawa) Revera Seniors Across Canada Celebrate the Royal Wedding 2010 News releases November 1, 2010 Revera acquisition of Comcare Limited to create new Canadian home care industry leader September 29, 2010 Revera Announces Appointment of Barbara Hill to the Board of Directors REVERA LIVING Find a location Find the best option for you Investing in innovation Know your options USEFUL LINKS Planning the move Our blog Reports on aging Resource Centre For employees CONTACT US 1-877-929-9222 Send a message FOLLOW US Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Youtube ageismore.com Legal Privacy Accessibility Sitemap © 2021 REVERA INC.