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Community overview

Chartwell Isabella Retirement Residence provides independent living in the historic Fort William area of Thunder Bay. The community has a multicultural atmosphere, with many couples and a multilingual team offering personalized support.

Search description

Chartwell Isabella Retirement Residence offers independent living in Thunder Bay with optional, flexible care support.

Care & support

Chartwell Isabella provides independent living. Through Care Assist, residents can choose additional services when they need them.

Care & support

Staff are on site 24 hours a day, and each suite has a call bell for support. Additional care can include medication management and help with morning and evening routines.

Rooms & living spaces

Suites are available as studios, one-bedroom or two-bedroom layouts, all with kitchenettes. Some have a balcony or patio with neighbourhood views, and the suites are pet-friendly.

Rooms & living spaces

Accessible suite layouts are offered.

Rooms & living spaces

The suite rental includes three daily meals, utilities such as heating, air conditioning, electricity and cable TV, an individual thermostat and a personal mailbox. Weekly housekeeping is included as well. Paid options include personal laundry, in-suite meal delivery and hair salon services.

Everyday life

Residents can take the residence shuttle on Thunder Bay outings for sightseeing, shopping or a cultural attraction, whether or not they drive. Contact Chartwell Isabella for the current schedule and destinations.

Dining & meals

Residents can choose à la carte options or daily featured dishes. Menus include seasonal lunch choices such as a turkey sandwich with cranberry or apple Waldorf salad, and dinners such as butternut squash soup with rosemary Dijon rack of lamb.

Dining & meals

The dining team takes dietary preferences and requirements into account. Family and visitors can meet for a snack in the bistro or gather for a catered meal in the private dining room.

Activities & connection

Activities include senior fitness classes, impromptu piano recitals, gardening and pet visits. Residents can also enjoy music and performances by visiting musicians and other professional performers.

Shared spaces & amenities

On-site spaces include a library, an activity room for social and educational programs, and a country kitchen used for cooking demonstrations. Residents can also relax by the fireplace in the common area or watch a film in the movie theatre.

Location & getting around

The residence is in central Vickers Park, on a quiet, tree-lined street. Shops, grocery stores and restaurants are a short trip away, and Vickers Park has a flat trail beneath mature trees.