Vernon Restholm Assn

Vernon Restholm Association was incorporated as a Society in August of 1961. In April 1964, it was opened as a “home for elderly citizens” through the foresight and determination of its President, Mr. Guy Bagnall and six prominent citizens with a strong interest in community affairs. Particularly, “Restholm” was built for those seniors who had lost spouses or one of the spouses was too ill to look after the other. The Home allowed for the companionship of their peers, the common sharing of interests and provisions of their everyday living needs without worry and regardless of income. It also ensured that someone should be on-site, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We are proud of the fact that we were the first senior “supportive living” residence in Vernon. We have offered affordable housing and a caring environment for literally thousands of elderly people and they have shared laughter, meals, stories, a sense of comradeship and a feeling that this truly is their home.

Although there are many senior residences being built of late, very few are affordable for the average income senior. Financially, we are not privately owned and not government subsidized. Our revenue is obtained solely through room rental, community fundraising and service club donations.