Windsor, Ontario
Amica Riverside
4909 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N8Y 0A4
- Location
- Windsor, ON
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About this community
Amica Riverside is an 11-storey retirement residence on Riverside Drive East in Windsor, Ontario, overlooking the Detroit River and close to parks and trails. The residence offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and respite or short stays. It does not have a Memory Care program. Every suite has its own balcony with views of the city or the river, and residents have access to amenities such as a fitness centre, indoor saltwater pool, greenhouse and hobby workshop.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Amica Riverside. 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 categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Amica Riverside.
Care & support
Assisted living is offered on a dedicated floor in private, accessible suites, with licensed nurses and professional care aides on hand around the clock.
Medical needs are overseen by a Director of Wellness, who is a registered nurse, and a Wellness Coordinator helps organize care services for each resident. A registered nurse is on duty around the clock.
Assisted living services include assistance with bathing or showering, scheduled transportation, a concierge and a personal emergency response pendant.
Additional services available a-la-carte or as part of a bundle include medication management, assistance with dressing or grooming, continence care, wound care and escort assistance.
Respite, short-term and convalescent stays are offered based on availability, with professional support available around the clock.
Rooms & living spaces
Suites are private and condo-style, each with its own kitchenette and bathroom. Layouts include studio (489 sq. ft.), one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom suites.
Residents can furnish and decorate their suites, and small pets are permitted.
Heat and hydro are included, and each suite has in-suite climate control.
Dining & meals
Three meals are served daily in a dedicated dining room on the assisted living floor, prepared by Red Seal certified chefs. A self-serve bistro offers light fare and beverages throughout the day.
Family and friends can join residents for meals, personal assistance with meals is offered on request, and the kitchen accommodates special dietary requirements and preferences.
Activities & connection
Life enrichment staff organize recreational, social, creative and fitness activities such as movie nights, creative workshops, guest speakers, seasonal parties and outings.
Fitness options include group and individual classes such as Aquafit and strength training in the fitness centre and indoor pool.
Shared spaces & amenities
Shared amenities include a library and games room with a river view, arts and crafts kitchen, fitness centre, hobby workshop, saltwater pool, home theatre, business centre, greenhouse, hair salon and spa.
The residence provides a concierge, scheduled transportation for shopping and excursions, Wi-Fi throughout the building, and an emergency response system with personal pendants monitored on-site.
Accessibility
Suites are designed with accessibility in mind, including lightweight door hardware, low windows, doorways and corners sized for canes, walkers and wheelchairs, and bathrooms with grab bars.
Location & getting around
Amica Riverside is at 4909 Riverside Drive East in Windsor, just south of Wyandotte Street. Reaume Park and Coventry Gardens, with accessible trails and flower beds, are across the street.
The top-floor library is a popular spot for watching ships on the river, and the second-floor terrace often hosts live music and social events.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Amica Riverside. 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?
