Pickering, Ontario
Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence
1801 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 0A5
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- Pickering, ON
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About this community
Chartwell Pickering City Centre is an established retirement residence in Pickering, Ontario, offering independent living for individuals and couples, with optional care services. Residents have one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, three meals daily, weekly housekeeping and recreational, cultural and fitness programming. The residence is steps from Pickering Town Centre and Esplanade Park, with access to Highways 401 and 407 and the Pickering GO Station.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence.
Care & support
The Care Assist program offers à la carte wellness services and all-inclusive care packages that residents can add or remove to build a customized care plan.
Care Assist services include medication management, help with morning or evening routines, bathing or showering assistance, injection service, continence care and meal assistance.
Care staff are on site 24/7, and each suite has a call bell system.
An on-site nurse and visiting physician are available, and the CareRx Pharmacy Program manages prescriptions on site.
The Health & Wellness Manager conducts an assessment before move-in to confirm the right level of care.
A respite program offers short-term stays for respite, recovery or a trial stay.
Rooms & living spaces
One- and two-bedroom suites have kitchenettes with a microwave, and some have breakfast bars and walk-in closets.
Suites have nine-foot ceilings and Juliette balconies with views of the city skyline or green space.
Suites include an individual thermostat, in-suite air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, utilities and grab bars.
The residence is pet friendly.
Everyday life
The monthly fee covers laundry facilities, a personal mailbox, weekly linen service, transportation services and a concierge.
Dining & meals
Three daily meals are served in the dining room, with freshly prepared dishes, and special dietary needs are accommodated.
A bistro offers beverages and freshly prepared snacks between meals, and a private dining room can be booked for family dinners.
Themed nights mark holidays and special cultural days.
Activities & connection
The LiveNow life enrichment program offers a full social calendar built around six dimensions of wellness.
Activities include Bridge, Cribbage, FitMinds brain exercises, art classes, sing-alongs and baking get-togethers.
Regular outings include picnics, drives in the country, festivals and shopping trips.
Shared spaces & amenities
Amenity spaces include a games room with pool, a fitness studio, a movie theatre, a library, a wellness centre and spa, and a private patio.
A guest room can be reserved for overnight visitors, and outdoor parking is available.
Location & getting around
The residence is at 1801 Valley Farm Road in Pickering, steps from Pickering Town Centre and Esplanade Park and a block from Diana Princess of Wales Park.
Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital is 15 minutes away, and the residence is convenient to transit and the Pickering GO Station.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence. 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?
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