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Chartwell Pickering City Centre is an established retirement residence in Pickering, Ontario, offering independent living for individuals and couples, with optional care services. Residents have one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, three meals daily, weekly housekeeping and recreational, cultural and fitness programming. The residence is steps from Pickering Town Centre and Esplanade Park, with access to Highways 401 and 407 and the Pickering GO Station.

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Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence offers independent living with optional care services in Pickering, Ontario.

Care & support

The Care Assist program offers à la carte wellness services and all-inclusive care packages that residents can add or remove to build a customized care plan.

Care & support

Care Assist services include medication management, help with morning or evening routines, bathing or showering assistance, injection service, continence care and meal assistance.

Care & support

Care staff are on site 24/7, and each suite has a call bell system.

Care & support

An on-site nurse and visiting physician are available, and the CareRx Pharmacy Program manages prescriptions on site.

Care & support

The Health & Wellness Manager conducts an assessment before move-in to confirm the right level of care.

Care & support

A respite program offers short-term stays for respite, recovery or a trial stay.

Rooms & living spaces

One- and two-bedroom suites have kitchenettes with a microwave, and some have breakfast bars and walk-in closets.

Rooms & living spaces

Suites have nine-foot ceilings and Juliette balconies with views of the city skyline or green space.

Rooms & living spaces

Suites include an individual thermostat, in-suite air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, utilities and grab bars.

Rooms & living spaces

The residence is pet friendly.

Everyday life

The monthly fee covers laundry facilities, a personal mailbox, weekly linen service, transportation services and a concierge.

Dining & meals

Three daily meals are served in the dining room, with freshly prepared dishes, and special dietary needs are accommodated.

Dining & meals

A bistro offers beverages and freshly prepared snacks between meals, and a private dining room can be booked for family dinners.

Dining & meals

Themed nights mark holidays and special cultural days.

Activities & connection

The LiveNow life enrichment program offers a full social calendar built around six dimensions of wellness.

Activities & connection

Activities include Bridge, Cribbage, FitMinds brain exercises, art classes, sing-alongs and baking get-togethers.

Activities & connection

Regular outings include picnics, drives in the country, festivals and shopping trips.

Shared spaces & amenities

Amenity spaces include a games room with pool, a fitness studio, a movie theatre, a library, a wellness centre and spa, and a private patio.

Shared spaces & amenities

A guest room can be reserved for overnight visitors, and outdoor parking is available.

Location & getting around

The residence is at 1801 Valley Farm Road in Pickering, steps from Pickering Town Centre and Esplanade Park and a block from Diana Princess of Wales Park.

Location & getting around

Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital is 15 minutes away, and the residence is convenient to transit and the Pickering GO Station.