Aster Gardens
by Optima Living
- Retirement Living
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- Meal Services
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- 24hr Site Based Care
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- Custom Memory Care
Aster Gardens
Retirement Living
Aster Gardens will be Sherwood Park’s newest residence that will transform the way seniors live, opening spring of 2021. This site will feature various options from studios to 1 to 2 bedroom units with a range of amenities. Aster Gardens will be the home to independent living, assisted living and memory health. Let us welcome you home.
Aster GardensCommunity Features at a Glance
Building Type
Building Type
Residential Buildings provide accommodation for residents and come in a variety of forms. This may include single family detached homes, bungalows, duplexes/townhouses, multi dwelling apartments, condos, and retirement communities.
Building Features
Party Room
An amenity room that can be used by all residents. Space may be rented and reserved for a private function or get together and may be at an additional charge. May include kitchenette/kitchen, patios, games, billiards and more.
Exercise Room
A space the may be used for both exercise by residents and to facilitate exercise classes. Generally furnished with exercise equipment and may include exercise aides such as weights, balls and bands.
Guest Suite
Guest suites provide a place to stay for friends and family members who come to visit residents. They provide access to a fully furnished private unit. Guest suites are generally smaller in size as compared to homes in a complex and can generally be reserved for a fee.
Parking Options
A space provided to park a motor vehicle. This may include surface parking, underground parkade, covered parking and may include storage options.
Building Services
Meal Services
Dining Services may be provided as included in the monthly price or an optional service at the resident’s discretion, this may include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner options, snacks may or may not be provided as a part of the monthly cost.
24hr Site Based Care
Support services may be available to residents as included in the monthly price or A La Carte. Support may include a variety of options such as Medication Assistance, Personal Care Assistance, Companion Services, portering etc. Residents may apply for Home Care services through Alberta Health Services in addition to Private Care services.
Custom Memory Care
Custom Memory Care communities meet the needs of individuals living with memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s Disease, a form of dementia. They offer a secure environment, designed to engage and care for people living with memory impairments. Similar to assisted living, they offer resort-style amenities and services, assistance with the activities of daily living, but with the added benefits of around the clock care, specially trained staff, and activities specifically designed for engagement.
Unit Features
1 Bedroom Total Rent
Total rent is the monthly cost to rent the unit. Includes net rent and operating costs. Doesn’t include parking.
1 Bedroom Life Lease / Condo Value
Unit value is the market value of the unit for purchase. A Life lease loan is the sum lent by the Resident to the Landlord in order to reduce the net monthly rent. The unit value is used to determine the maximum life lease loan lent at an interest rate of zero (0%) per cent per annum.
1 Bedroom Operating Cost
Operating Cost are the units proportionate share of the total cost to operate the building and includes condo fees, property tax, in-suite utilities & maintenance. If the resident is life leasing the operating costs is the total monthly cost for the unit. Does not include parking operating costs.
2 Bedroom Total Rent
Total rent is the monthly cost to rent the unit. Includes net rent and operating costs. Doesn’t include parking.
2 Bedroom Life Lease / Condo Value
Unit value is the market value of the unit for purchase. A Life lease loan is the sum lent by the Resident to the Landlord in order to reduce the net monthly rent. The unit value is used to determine the maximum life lease loan lent at an interest rate of zero (0%) per cent per annum.
2 Bedroom Operating Cost
Operating Cost are the units proportionate share of the total cost to operate the building and includes condo fees, property tax, in-suite utilities & maintenance. If the resident is life leasing the operating costs is the total monthly cost for the unit. Does not include parking operating costs.
Full In-Suite Kitchen
Units have full in-suite kitchens. Full kitchen included fridge stove, microwave and dishwasher. Many retirement communities offer only kitchenettes and require Resident to eat in a communal dining room.
In-Suite Laundry
Laundry facilities located in suite, this includes washer and dryer.
Balconies / Patios
Private outdoor space accessible in Suite. Measurements vary.
Additional Person Charge
Many retirement communities charge an extra person charge for meals and services. These typically cost an extra $600 to $850 per person.
Typical 1 Bedroom Floor Plan
A typical 1 bedroom floor plan within the building.
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More About Aster Gardens
Every part of this building has been designed from the perspective of the resident. You will find short hallways, areas for creativity, learning, recreation, and gathering, and even green spaces for getting closer to nature.
Apartments feature sturdy materials, innovative construction techniques, and tasteful interior fixtures and details. Our community is all inclusive, which means everything is included; meals, utilities, cable, phone and wifi, in house physician and pharmacist, salon, and an abundance of amenities including a pool, fitness room, concierge, library, pub, bistros, roof top patio, and much more!
Have a first-class meal in any of seven dining areas: the main and private dining rooms, atrium, bistro, lounge, pub, or rooftop patio. Intimate dining with family and friends is always on the menu.
Noteworthy Feature Points
- All Inclusive retirement living
- Walk-in showers
- Short hallway design
- Resident controlled heating and optional air conditioning
- Walking paths
- In-suite maintenance
- Surface and underground parking
- In-house physician and pharmacist
- 24/7 staffing
- Age in place
Contact Information
Aster Gardens
7 Brower Drive
Sherwood Park, AB
T8H 1P9
Get directions
(780) 902-7837
Project Operator
Optima Living
www.optimaliving.ca
