The Renaissance Retirement Residence offers independent living in large self-contained suites similar to rental apartments and/or condominiums.  To simplify the tasks of day to day living, The Renaissance has a large common dining room where chef prepared meals are served daily.  Residents can choose to have all their meals in the dining room or only the dinner meal.  Housekeeping is also provided in the suites on a weekly basis.  To ensure the safety of all residents, each suite is equipped with a remote controlled telephone that provides two way communication for immediate help or assistance.

This style of living is sometimes referred to ‘hotel lifestyle’ as it includes services previously associated with hotels or guesthouses.  More recently, references are being made to cruise-ship services.

The health benefits of this kind of lifestyle are only beginning to be recognized.  The benefits of proper nutrition can be seen within the first few months of residents moving in.  Fresh green vegetable salads and rich-in-nutrient home made soups introduce a variety of health nutrients into the diet.  Soups and salads are made fresh every day.  The main courses offer a wide selection from fish, poultry and red meat to potatoes, rice and pasta.  The desserts vary every meal from pies, cake and cookies to ice cream and yogurt.  Few people could claim they eat with such diversity in their own homes.