Chartwell St. Catharines Retirement Residence

The Care Assist Program offers a la carte wellness services and all-inclusive care packages, from light to moderate to heavy care. Care staff are on-site 24/7 and each suite has a call bell system.

Examples of care services include medication management, assistance with bathing or showering, continence care, meal assistance, oxygen management, CPAP/BiPAP assistance and injection service. Fees apply for additional services.

The Memory Living neighbourhood is for people living with dementia, with staff trained to support cognitive impairment and specialized life enrichment programming in dedicated amenity spaces.

A respite program provides short-term stays for respite, recovery or as a trial stay. A Health & Wellness Manager conducts an assessment before move-in.

Chartwell St. Catharines has partnered with health and wellness providers, including lab and pharmacy services, so residents can reach a pharmacist or other providers without leaving the community.

Independent living suites are studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom layouts, each with a kitchenette, induction cooktop and in-suite laundry. Select suites have private balconies.

Suite features include weekly housekeeping, utilities, individual thermostat, in-suite air-conditioning, cable TV, a telephone and an emergency response system. Pets are welcome.

Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals in a dining room, with varied menus that change with the seasons. A Food Service Manager seeks resident input on meals and service.

An on-site Micro-Market sells grab-and-go snacks, meals and beverages.

Recreational, social and cultural programs include scheduled events and spontaneous gatherings with neighbours, along with movies, pool and an art studio.

On-site amenities include a fully equipped gym, an indoor walking track, a pool table, an art studio, a private movie theatre, lounges, a bistro, a hair salon and an enclosed dog park.

The residence is at 155 Ontario Street in St. Catharines, overlooking Twelve Mile Creek and steps from Montebello Park, with access to shopping, dining and downtown amenities.