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Community overview

Amica Pickering is an eight-storey senior living residence in Pickering, Ontario, with underground parking for residents. The residence offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite or short stays, with a nursing and wellness team available 24/7. Amenities include a library lounge, fitness centre, self-serve bistro, arts-and-crafts kitchen, theatre, hair salon and spa.

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Amica Pickering is a senior residence in Pickering, ON offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite stays.

Care & support

Assisted living suites are on a dedicated floor, with licensed nurses and professional care aides on hand around the clock. A registered nurse is on duty at all times, and the Director of Wellness oversees residents' medical needs.

Care & support

Assisted living residents receive help with bathing and showering, and personal care plans cover dressing, grooming, medication management and escort assistance. Staffing increases as residents need more support.

Care & support

Memory care suites are on a dedicated floor, with enriching activities and care from certified experts in dementia care.

Care & support

Respite, short-term and convalescent stays are offered based on availability, with professional support available 24/7.

Rooms & living spaces

Suites include studios of 356 to 406 sq. ft., one-bedroom suites of 551 to 652 sq. ft. and two-bedroom suites of 722 to 853 sq. ft. Each has a kitchenette and a private bathroom.

Rooms & living spaces

Residents furnish and decorate their own suites, and small pets are welcome. Independent living suites are equipped with a washer and dryer.

Dining & meals

Red Seal certified chefs prepare three meals daily, served in a dining room on the resident's floor. A self-serve bistro offers light fare and beverages all day, and the kitchen accommodates special dietary requirements.

Dining & meals

Residents can enjoy wine with a meal or host a catered dinner party, and family and friends are welcome to join meals.

Activities & connection

Life enrichment staff organize movie nights, creative workshops, guest speakers, seasonal parties, social events and outings, along with clubs, a walking club and brain fitness programs.

Activities & connection

Fitness options include group and individual classes, strength training in the fitness centre, and accessible pool fitness classes. Chef demonstrations and painting classes take place in the craft kitchen.

Shared spaces & amenities

Shared spaces include a library lounge, computer lounge, self-serve bistro, craft kitchen, fitness centre, home theatre, hair salon and spa. Wi-Fi is available in common spaces, and the residence has a greenhouse and a workshop.

Shared spaces & amenities

A concierge, personal emergency response pendants monitored on-site and scheduled transportation for shopping and excursions are provided. Landscaped grounds include a dining patio, gazebo and raised garden boxes.

Accessibility

Suites have lightweight door hardware, low windows, doorways and corners sized for canes, walkers and wheelchairs, and bathrooms with grab bars and accessible fixtures.

Location & getting around

The residence is in South Pickering on the shores of Lake Ontario, a few minutes from Pickering Town Centre. It is reachable via Highway 401 or public transit, and a shuttle bus runs excursions to places such as Frenchman's Bay.