Sunrise Gardens - Brooks Retirement Communities

Accreditation Canada is an independent group responsible for the national review and accreditation of senior care facilities across Canada. Organizations and communities will only be awarded their Accreditation Seal if they have successfully implemented all the required organizational practices and have a clear commitment to safety.

Surveyors from Accreditation Canada reviewed all AgeCare communities in Alberta and British Columbia in the fall of 2010. They reviewed documents, observed staff and care practices, interviewed key stakeholders and community partners. From this process, results are then shared with AgeCare.

We are proud to announce, Accreditation Canada recognized AgeCare for our industry-leading practices, a rare citation. AgeCare and our staff have been recognized for their exemplary and innovative implementation of the new Alberta Health Services - Supportive Living Program at Sunrise Gardens, Brooks, Alberta.

Additionally, we were cited for our ability to work in partnership with our community and regional healthcare partners to provide the seamless delivery of care and services.

AgeCare continues to look for further opportunities and ways to promote excellence within our organization.

Left to Right. Dr. Jivraj, Managing Director, AgeCare, Honourable Arno Doerkson, MLA, Strathmore, Brooks, Mr. Peter Braul, Original Resident Sunrise Gardens, Mr. Jack Ady, Board Member, Alberta Health Services, Honourable Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, Dr. Patel, Chief Executive Officer, AgeCare.

AgeCare is so pleased to announce that our newest community Sunrise Gardens official grand opening was held in January, 2010. Sunrise Gardens opening was a huge success and well attended by family and friends from both Sunrise Gardens and the Brooks, Alberta community.

Many sincere thanks to our Reeve, Molly Douglass, Mayor, Martin Shields for their kind words at our Grand Opening and all their support for our communities success.

This supportive living community welcomed residents in August, 2009 and since then has welcomed all 84 residents.

We are proud to announce the Little Ducklings Day Care is up and running and the "Grand Friends" program is a huge success.

The Adult Day program is under way and local seniors can join our community for wellness, programming and support with others.

Brooks continues to be such a great place for our community to begin to put down our roots and our history - every day.