Quinte Gardens Retirement Residence

My Father's has been a resident of Quinte Gardens since January 2018. My family entrusted our very ill Father to their respite care program where he gradually began to regain better health. He moved permanently into a bachelor's apartment at Quinte Gardens when he could no longer properly look after his health and apartment. They helped him feel at home and adjust to his new surroundings from day one. He also requires complex medical care which they look after in a friendly and professional manner. Any issues that we bring up are dealt with in a timely manner. Dad has fostered new friendships with fellow residents and staff alike. We love visiting Dad and always feel welcome to engage in any activities going on. There are non stop activities going on every month! You can do lots, swimming, play pool, poker, shuffleboard,movies & music, the list is long! Or if you like to read and chill visit the beautiful library full of books and computers, there is something for everyone. The only complaint we have is with the food sometimes as guests but my Dad likes it lol The residence has recently changed ownership since then is when we noticed smaller food portions and overall quality. We will be monitoring and confident they will improve if we complain. I highly recommend Quinte Gardens! Michelle Brownell

I truly enjoy going to work each day. I work in the Recreation Department and it is a pleasure to create programming that engages the varieties of people that live in the community of Quinte Gardens. It is a pleasure to gain not only rapport, but friendships with the residents as we build a connection through various activities and events. There is always something going on and the staff are very helpful to new residents who are finding their way about this large but beautiful building. As for programming, our calendars are full of variety which change appropriately to highlight the events of each season. For example, in June we are having a Strawberry Social to taste the fruit of the season. We are also hosting a Fun Fair to raise money for a good cause. We also do events and raffles through the year to raise money for our Quinte Gardens for Seniors Charity. Annually at before Christmas, we hold a work bee where the residents and staff team members put together baskets of items that can be of use to seniors in need who live in Belleville. We also do various bus outings in the town of Belleville and beyond. We go to the mall, casino, and various other shopping locations. Beyond the city, we enjoy going on trips to Tea Houses, museums, music events, theatre performances, and shopping & lunch trips, to name a few. And we always consider new places as they are suggested to us! There are daily Fun & Fitness classes that focus on elements of balance, strength, cardio and flexibility. The morning classes are best suited for those who are able to stand for the duration, and Sit & Be Fit classes (usually in the afternoon) for those who want to stay active but remain seated. We also have a salt water pool for those who enjoy the water, an outdoor walking track on the deck, and games indoors and outside (when weather permits) for those who enjoy other avenues to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. The menu offers a wide variety to all taste buds and the staff are very considerate to best accommodate for dietary needs. I can say from personal experience, that the food is top notch! I cannot touch on all the great things about Quinte Gardens, but I can say personally, that it is a pleasure to work here and be able to interact with the residents every day. I am always learning from them, and I strive to give back to them in any way I can. For those seeking for a place to call home...I'd say this is a BINGO!

After one year at Amica Quinte Gardens I find it's the best in its class for caring staff, great food, many activities, paved parking lot, covered garage, and a pleasant large garden. Nursing care available when needed, rooms kept clean weekly by friendly staff. Movies daily, salt water pool, activity room for exercises directed most mornings, bistro has snacks all day, outside entertainers come in often to the auditorium. Weekly feedback to the managers is a democratic benefit to correct minor problems. Overall I highly recommend it as a wonderful place to live in the centre of Belleville.

I was disappointed in my experience at Amica at Quinte Gardens. To start with the parking was difficult (all gravel) and the distance from the parking to the lobby made me feel weak. I was suprised to find most of the common areas are located in a dark, dingy and damp basement with no natural light. The building in general is starting to show its age, we were stuck in the basement as one of the elevators was broken and the other was locked for an ambulance, there was no place to sit down while we waited so I got very tired. I have the feeling things aren't going well there.

Long walk to the building from the parking lot. Rooms terribly small and depressing. A little frightened by the dementia care floor.