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Community overview

The Wellesley in Victoria offers Independent Living for people who need little to no help with everyday tasks, and Assisted Living for residents who can care for themselves but want help with day-to-day tasks. Assisted Living support is provided by a third-party care team. The community brings both care settings together with an onsite dining room and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, including a garden lounge and rooftop patios.

Search description

The Wellesley offers Independent and Assisted Living in Victoria, with varied suites, onsite dining and personal care support.

Are publicly subsidized and private-pay units both available?

The community describes both publicly subsidized and private-pay units. Contact The Wellesley for current costs, eligibility and availability.

Care & support

Independent Living is intended for seniors who need little to no help with daily tasks and want to leave yard or property upkeep behind. Assisted Living is for residents who can care for themselves but need extra help; the community welcomes people who use a cane, walker or wheelchair if they can reach a bed or chair without assistance.

Care & support

For Assisted Living, the third-party care team can help with medication management, dressing and undressing, bathing or showering, and personal hygiene. The community also says staff can provide housekeeping, laundry and meal services as needed.

Care & support

A 24/7 emergency response system is available, with access to nursing assistance when needed.

Rooms & living spaces

Suite choices include studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. The community describes full kitchens, in-suite air conditioning and large windows.

Rooms & living spaces

Assisted Living suite features listed by the community include kitchenettes, accessible bathrooms, balconies and ensuite bathrooms.

Everyday life

An on-site guest suite is available for visiting friends and family. Contact The Wellesley for booking arrangements. Resident and family meetings are also offered.

Everyday life

Building entrances and exits use code or key access. The community also describes security cameras in common areas, parking lots and exits, along with nightly on-site security checks.

Dining & meals

Meals are prepared onsite each day, and breads, pastries, soups and desserts are made in-house. Dinner is included, with flexible meal packages available. Friends and family are welcome to join residents for a meal.

Activities & connection

Activities include baking, bingo, bridge, computer education and games, exercise and walking groups, gardening, lectures, lunch outings and weekly happy hour. Musical entertainment, religious services and seasonal celebrations are also listed.

Shared spaces & amenities

The community has a movie theatre, hair salon, fitness room and full-size billiards table. A woodworking shop is available for residents interested in building, repairing or creating.

Shared spaces & amenities

Shared outdoor and garden spaces include an inner courtyard, two rooftop patios and a Zen garden. The garden lounge lobby is described as greenhouse-style.

Accessibility

An elevator serves every floor. Many suites have walk-in showers with grab bars.

Location & getting around

The Wellesley is centrally located in Victoria, away from the downtown bustle. The community describes shopping centres, grocery stores, restaurants, banks, pharmacies and essential services as about five minutes away.