D.H. Rapelje Lodge

Big, airy and clean building. Visited my Uncle here and met up with one of his daughters to enjoy the stay. Easy access in and out parking for visitors. Gardens are well kept and I loved seeing pictures of our famous Welland Canal..always a treat seeing pictures of days long past..keeps me humble. Will revisit.

First experience of navigating the world of long term care. Could not be happier with Rapelje Lodge. My father took up residence 6 weeks ago and I have yet to see an unfriendly staff member. The people are fantastic, the premises are clean and according to my Dad, the food is the best. So grateful that this place is there for my dad as he finishes the race.

This is a regionally run retirement home. It's clean, as welcoming as this type of environment can be. With the exception of a couple of people, I would say it shines on the staff alone. To be a nurse or PSW in somewhere like this should take a love of the job and a care of the people. I'd say about 90% of the staff exemplify that. The other 10% shouldn't be allowed around other human beings.

Overall it is a necessary service, and I think it's makes the best of the cards it is dealt.