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Community overview

Governors Walk Retirement Residence offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care. The renovated historic community has 74 suites and is housed in a heritage building.

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Governors Walk Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite in Ottawa.

What can a short-term memory-care respite stay involve?

It is designed as a structured setting for people living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. A short stay can help someone adjust to a routine, receive personalized support and join memory-friendly activities, while giving a caregiver a break.

Care & support

Independent and assisted living are described for seniors who are generally active and need support with activities of daily living.

Care & support

Governors Walk also offers memory care for people living with cognitive impairments, and respite care for seniors recovering from injury or caregivers needing an extended break.

Care & support

Memory care includes medication management, continence, bathing and personal-care assistance, oxygen and diabetes management, 24-hour nursing staff, an emergency nurse-call pendant and a dedicated Memory Care Manager.

Care & support

Governors Walk describes age-in-place services ranging from lighter care needs to enhanced care options.

Rooms & living spaces

Suites in the heritage building are described as unique. The community lists daily suite tidying, weekly housekeeping and laundry services.

Everyday life

Door-to-door service is listed for activities. Residents on the secure memory-care floor can also take guided excursions around the community.

Dining & meals

In memory care, breakfast, lunch and dinner include staff supervision. Support includes meal assistance, specialized diets, 24-hour snacks and door-to-door service for each meal.

Activities & connection

Daily personalized recreational programs are tailored for all stages of dementia. Memory-care staff also provide individualized and small-group programs.

Activities & connection

Interactive sensory murals in common areas include a gardening shed, a 1950s kitchen and office, and a porch scene. They are intended to evoke familiar memories and can encourage interaction with family.

Shared spaces & amenities

Residents can use the Parliament Lounge and Terrace, which look toward Parliament Hill, as well as cozy patios for outdoor time.

Shared spaces & amenities

The historic Clock Tower and Monastery Chapel remain in use. The community also has a secured walkout garden with a gazebo.

Accessibility

Governors Walk lists fully accessible spaces in its heritage building.

Location & getting around

In New Edinburgh, Governors Walk is near Stanley Park and its walking trails, as well as Rideau Hall.