Niagara Falls, Ontario
Meadows of Dorchester
6623 Kalar Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2T3
- Location
- Niagara Falls, ON
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About this community
Meadows of Dorchester is a Niagara Falls long-term care home for people who need around-the-clock nursing and personal care. The home has 120 resident beds and an Adult Day Program on-site.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Meadows of Dorchester. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Long-Term Care / Nursing Home
Settings offering continuous nursing or complex care where supported.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Meadows of Dorchester.
Care & support
The care team includes registered nurses, registered practical nurses and personal support workers, who provide 24-hour nursing care and support. Residents can also access on-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation counselling.
A doctor works with home staff and visits regularly according to each resident’s care needs. Resident and family support workers are available for consultation and counselling.
Spiritual support includes weekly interdenominational services and specific faith services available through the community. A pastoral care coordinator can provide counselling and spiritual guidance on request.
Rooms & living spaces
Residents have a personal room they can decorate. Accommodation is offered in basic, semi-private and private categories.
Everyday life
Meadows’ visiting policy is intended to support a safe environment and equitable access to visits. Residents and family members also have an opportunity to share ideas through Residents and Family Councils. Contact Meadows of Dorchester for current visiting arrangements.
Dining & meals
Residents receive three meals a day, with snacks between meals. A registered dietitian approves the menus, and individual food preferences are considered. Alternate foods are available at each meal; special or therapeutic diets and appropriate supplements are provided when required.
The weekly menu is posted at the home. Residents and families can discuss dietary or nutritional concerns with the dietitian or food service manager.
Activities & connection
A great hall is available for social activities and visiting.
Shared spaces & amenities
Meadows lists a coffee shop, air conditioning, outdoor space and gardens, a hair stylist, and visiting dental and foot care.
Hairdressing and dental and foot care are listed among optional extras available at additional cost.
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Community FAQs
These answers summarize published source information. Confirm what matters for your situation directly.
Who sets long-term care accommodation rates?
The Ministry of Long-Term Care sets accommodation rates. Contact Meadows of Dorchester or Ontario Health atHome for current charges.
Who handles long-term care applications and waiting lists?
Ontario Health atHome determines eligibility and admission priority and manages waiting lists for homes in Niagara. It can also provide information about local homes and their services.
Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Meadows of Dorchester. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
