I participated in my school placement at Applewood Retirement Residence. Starting my placement, I…read morewas obviously nervous, but from the moment I walked into Applewood I was welcomed with opened arms! Working in the activities department and with management, they have helped me grow and learn. This experience working with Applewood has been nothing but educational and wonderful. Working with the residents I have heard great things and I know that the staff is focused on the satisfaction of the residents and that takes priority over everything else. Everyone here works hard to make sure their residents are treated with the utmost respect and make sure that they are comfortable. Being here is like being a part of a family, and even in my short time here I feel as though I am part of the community and family they have built here. I am completely satisfied with my time here and will always speak highly of Applewood!

From the owner: Nestled within the picturesque community of Peterborough, Applewood Retirement Residence offers the…read morepersonal care and support you desire in a retirement residence that still remembers family values. Drop in for a visit or join us for a complimentary meal, and find out for yourself how over twenty years of caring hearts and comfortable surroundings have made Applewood Retirement Residence a wonderful place to enjoy life.

Fairhaven: where the pay is good, but the job isn't worth it. Shabby work conditions. Obnoxious…read morestaff. Questionable ethics. Massive employee turnover due to being treated like crap. How are they still operational? And the poor residents... there are not enough words to convey the deplorable living environment, borderline inedible food, and staff rudeness. If this is the standard for senior care, may I be struck down now.

The worst place - if you love your relatives put them anywhere else. Was not able to say goodbye to…read morea loved one before they passed. Would NEVER recommend this place.

I represent a group of retired professionals who get together once a month for breakfast and to…read moreshare common interests. Each month we are provided a delicious buffet breakfast at Royal Gardens for an affordable rate. We routinely have anywhere from 20 to 30 in attendance. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, and are very much appreciated by our members. Our December meeting is a "Christmas Brunch" to which we bring our spouses or friends. This year we had 51 members in attendance. We were treated to a "donut bar" to start our social hour, then items such as assorted pastries, Eggs Benedict, frittatas, bacon, sausages, 2 types of potatoes and of course coffee, tea and juices, and more. A big "Thank You" goes out to the Executive Director, Renee; the Director of Food Services, Dan; Resident Services, Anna; Activity Director, Tammy; and the entire kitchen staff who prepared this delicious meal and provided such friendly service. Definitely a 5-Star event for us!