Renovations welcome at Village Green
Monday, December 21, 2004 - Natalie Miller
SELBY -- Recent renovations at Village Green are having a positive impact on staff and residents at the Selby long-term care, says its director of care.

A fresh coat of paint on the walls of the hallways, new flooring that resembles hardwood, and new ceiling tiles have given residents’ rooms a lift. Resident living areas were the focus of the makeover. As well, as part of the $120,000 renovations, air conditioning was installed.

“The renovations have been great,” says Jackie Maxwell.

“They improved the working conditions (for staff) and the living conditions for the residents. The change in the whole environment was unbelievable.”

Prior to the installation of air conditioning, the home had a few small window air conditioning units and a portable unit for residents as well as two small domestic units in the dining room area.

Residents Bill and Andria Van Koughnet share a room at Village Green. Bill says he and Andria are enjoying their new space. Bill moved into Village Green recently to be with his wife of 73 years.

“I jumped at the chance,” says Bill.

“They’re very accommodating here.”

OMNI CEO Fraser Wilson announced in July the Selby home would receive the renovations. Frost Manor in Lindsay is also in the midst of upgrades, valued at $180,000. The renovation work at Village Green took about three months to complete.