Arbor Trace Alzheimer's Special Care Center

About Arbor Trace Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Arbor Trace Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is tucked into a quiet residential corner of London, Ontario, at 120 Chelton Road, a city known for its generous green spaces, strong healthcare network, and welcoming communities. Designed specifically to support individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, Arbor Trace offers a calm, structured, and deeply caring environment where residents are known by name, guided by routine, and surrounded by people who genuinely understand their needs.

Living Options & Care Levels

Arbor Trace is built around the idea that the right support should grow alongside a person’s needs. For seniors who are still largely independent but want the reassurance of a supportive community nearby, independent living offers that foundation. As daily tasks become more challenging, assisted living steps in with hands-on help for things like personal care and medication management, allowing residents to maintain dignity and routine without the stress of managing everything alone. At the heart of Arbor Trace is its memory care program, a structured and secure approach to supporting those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of cognitive decline. Trained caregivers work with each resident’s personal history, preferences, and rhythms to create a day that feels familiar and grounding. For families who need a short-term solution while a primary caregiver takes a break or recovers from an illness, respite care is also available with a minimum stay of one month. Together, these options mean that Arbor Trace can be a long-term home rather than just a temporary stop, a place where residents and families do not have to start over as care needs evolve.

What You’ll Love About Living Here

Life at Arbor Trace is shaped by connection, purpose, and gentle activity. Each day is filled with opportunities to engage the mind and move the body, all within a setting designed to feel comfortable and familiar. Residents come together in bright, welcoming common areas to play card games, join a bingo session, or try their hand at arts and crafts in a dedicated studio. Those who love being outdoors can tend to raised garden beds, enjoy the enclosed courtyard, or take a stroll along accessible walking paths through beautifully maintained gardens and grounds. A full-time activities director keeps the calendar fresh and meaningful, weaving in weekly programs like chair yoga, canvas painting, musical bingo, karaoke, and gardening, so there is always something to look forward to. Mealtimes are their own kind of gathering, with chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style dining room where dietary preferences and changing needs are thoughtfully accommodated. General housekeeping and laundry or dry cleaning services are handled by the team, so residents can spend their energy on the things that matter most to them. From a relaxing television lounge to the warmth of a sunny atrium, the spaces here are designed to invite people in and help them feel at ease.

Why Residents Choose Arbor Trace Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

For many families, choosing a memory care community is one of the most emotionally weighted decisions they will ever make. What brings people to Arbor Trace, and what keeps them here, is the feeling that their loved one is genuinely safe, seen, and cared for. The team is present around the clock, not just as a precaution but as a steady, familiar presence that residents come to recognize and trust. Staff are trained specifically in dementia and cognitive support, which means they understand how to respond with patience and calm during difficult moments. Families speak to the peace of mind that comes from knowing someone is always there, day or night, and that the environment itself, with its secure indoor and outdoor spaces, thoughtful layout, and gentle routines, is designed to reduce confusion and anxiety rather than add to it. There is also something meaningful in the way Arbor Trace approaches daily life, not as a clinical setting but as a true home, where a person’s history and preferences shape their day rather than a standardized schedule shaping them.

Location Benefits

London, Ontario is one of the most well-serviced cities in southwestern Ontario, and Arbor Trace’s address on Chelton Road places residents and visiting families in a convenient part of the city. London Health Sciences Centre, one of Canada’s largest acute care teaching hospitals, is located within the city and provides residents with access to a high standard of medical care when needed. The surrounding area offers a range of shopping, dining, and everyday services that make visits from family members easy and enjoyable. London is also home to a well-developed network of transit routes, making it accessible for family members traveling from across the city or from neighboring communities. For those who appreciate nature, the city’s many parks and trail systems are close at hand, and the gardens and outdoor spaces within Arbor Trace itself offer a peaceful retreat without needing to go far. The community’s location strikes a balance between the calm of a residential neighborhood and the convenience of a connected urban city.