Frequently asked questions

No. Applicants must be age 55+ and able to live independently (or with assistance in designated areas).

Yes. Bethany is a Christian organization and spiritual care is one of our priorities. However, you do not need to be Christian or affiliated to any specific religion to live at Bethany. There may be a diversity of faiths at Bethany. Residents are asked to be respectful of our Mission and Values, and the beliefs of other residents and staff, and recognize that practicing faith is part of the Bethany community and events. Worship services, prayer groups, and Bible studies will be held onsite, and prayer will occur at Bethany events, and grace will be said at Bethany meals, etc.

This depends on which lists you are on. There are actually more than 40 different waiting lists! On average, most lists require a wait of three or more years, and some as long as 10+ years, but some as little as less than 1 year. However, sometimes smaller units, Assisted Living suites, or townhouses come available more quickly.

There are separate lists for:

  • rental and life lease.
  • independent living, assisted living, and personal care.
  • apartments and townhouses.
  • one bedroom, two bedroom, and two bedroom with den units.
  • suites available with wheelchair-friendly modifications.

Your name is dropped to the bottom of the list for that particular suite, but this does not affect your standing on any other lists you may be on.

No. Smoking cigarettes, and e-cigarettes/vaping, including holding a lit cigarette or powered-on e-cigarette, and/or the smoking of other items such as pipes, cigars, etc. is prohibited inside all buildings and within 20 feet (6 metres) outside of all buildings at Bethany Manor including Bethany Court. Please be aware that this automatically includes all balconies and decks. The Courtyard area (including gazebo, patio, benches, swing seats, picnic tables, etc.) is also completely smoke-free. In addition, this directive applies to all visitors.

Smoking of cannabis/marijuana is not permitted anywhere on the premises including within all residential units and interior/exterior common areas and grounds. Hydroponics are not allowed in any residential units for the purposes of growing cannabis.

No pet (dog, cat or other animal) shall be brought in or kept on the premises, except with written permission of the Executive Director. Permission will be granted for service animals*, and permission may be granted for an Emotional Support Animal**, and permission may be granted for fish tanks and other contained pets (some conditions will apply).

  • *Service animals are working animals, not pets. According to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, service animals are specifically trained to provide specialized services to a person with physical, psychiatric, intellectual, or mental disabilities. The requirement to accommodate a service animal only occurs when a person with a recognized disability requires an animal with the specialized training needed to assist them with a recognized disability. Visitors with service animals may visit in resident suites, however the service animal must be harnessed, leashed and/or tethered at all times while being transported through Bethany common areas, unless such a device will impede or interfere with the service(s) for which the animal is specifically trained to provide.
  • **Emotional Support Animals (ESA) – the resident must meet the required burdens of proof to establish the need for an ESA. If approved, certain terms and conditions will apply. Visitors with ESAs cannot bring the ESA into the premises or into the Courtyard or onto any deck/balcony.

Exceptions:

  • Bethany Manor may designate and pre-arrange therapy dog or other therapy animal visits within the premises.
  • A canary is kept in the common hall adjoining the Resident Services areas and within the Villa for the enjoyment of assisted living and personal care residents, but all residents can enjoy interacting with this sweet little guy! Please do not let it out of the cage.
  • Please contact the Executive Director for any queries regarding animals/pets at Bethany Manor.

At time of move-in, new residents may choose to remain on one waiting list that they had previously applied for. Existing residents may also request an internal move with approval required by the Bethany Executive Director. The cost of discretionary moves will be passed on to the resident. This includes, but is not limited to, restoration costs, loss of revenue, and a $600 administration fee.

Bethany Residents are given priority for vacancies in Bethany’s Assisted Living and/or Personal Care. No administration fee is charged for moves when residents demonstrate need for additional care. Residents with urgent need may apply for placement on the Need List.

Yes! Gift cards are available for meals and the Corner Nook convenience store (call the Office at 306-242-9019, extension 0).

No. We do not have our own shuttle/bus; however, City of Saskatoon Transit bus stops are located conveniently outside on La Ronge Road and Pinehouse Drive, and we recommend contacting Access Transit at (306) 975-3555 for transportation options. If we are planning a special outing for residents, we may rent a bus and residents may be asked to pay a fee.

No. Parking charges are in addition to rent or monthly lease fee.

No. Bethany does not have any telephone, cable TV, or internet (Wi-Fi) agreements or packages with any suppliers. Residents are required to make their own telephone, cable TV and Wi-Fi arrangements with their chosen provider/supplier. Free Wi-Fi is available in most ground-floor common areas.

Meals are included/mandatory in the Bethany Place Assisted Living and Bethany Villa Personal Care suites. For all independent living residents at Bethany, meals are available but are optional.

Yes. Residents may, at their discretion, decorate their suite, which includes furnishing, pictures or other artwork, and other décor features that are not fixed. Small nails or picture hanging hardware may be used to hang pictures and this is considered reasonable wear and tear; however if holes are large and/or in excessive number, damages charges may apply at move-out. Contact the Maintenance Manager for advice on larger items. Other changes or improvements within the suite require pre-approval from the Main Office/Maintenance Manager.

Residents may host overnight guests in their suites, within reasonable typical visiting timeframes. Visits cannot become long term or permanent. Guest suites may also be rented. Please see the Guest Suite page of our website for further information.