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Community overview

Caritas Residence is a retirement living community overlooking the Bedford Basin in Halifax, Nova Scotia, next to the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University. Its design reflects an ongoing partnership with the Sisters of Charity. The lifestyle options at this location are an all-inclusive lifestyle, with meals, housekeeping and chauffeur service included, and respite care for temporary stays. DePaul Hall, home to 47 long term care residents, is located on the third and fourth floors of the building.

Search description

Caritas Residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia offers all-inclusive retirement living and respite care overlooking the Bedford Basin.

Care & support

Respite care provides a private, furnished suite with hospitality services and qualified care professionals, based on need, for people who require temporary care.

Care & support

An on-site wellness coach helps residents with wellness goals, and a 24-hour monitored, interactive personal emergency response system is in place.

Rooms & living spaces

All-inclusive residents have utilities and communications services included (telephone, Wi-Fi and basic cable), along with weekly housekeeping and a towel and linen laundry service.

Rooms & living spaces

Photos show suites with a kitchenette, dining area and desk, along with bathrooms that have walk-in showers and support rails.

Everyday life

A concierge helps with booking appointments, maintenance requests, transportation reservations and deliveries, and transportation services are arranged by reservation.

Dining & meals

Two daily meals, typically lunch and dinner, are included in the all-inclusive lifestyle. The community has a restaurant-style dining room, and family and friends are welcome to join residents for a meal.

Activities & connection

Planned wellness and social activities are part of the building services. A dedicated team member schedules and hosts activities, which can include live entertainment, wine and cheese socials, seminars, faith-based programming and scheduled outings.

Shared spaces & amenities

Building amenities include two chapels, a heritage gallery, a library, a hair salon, an activity room, an exercise room and a dining room, plus the Elizabeth Seton Terrace on the mezzanine level.

Shared spaces & amenities

The grounds include walking trails, gardens and a Heritage Garden with a Parks Canada designation, a fruit tree orchard, gazebo seating and paved walking paths.

Accessibility

Support handrails are installed in the elevators and hallways, and the buildings are designed to meet accessibility standards, including extra-wide doorways that accommodate wheelchairs and walkers.

Accessibility

Safety features include 24-hour staffing, a fire alarm and sprinkler system with in-suite smoke detectors, a generator for backup emergency power and a smoke-free environment.

Location & getting around

Caritas Residence is at 215 Seton Road in Halifax, overlooking the Bedford Basin and next to the Mount Saint Vincent University campus.