170 McGibbon Dr, Kanata, ON K2L 4H5, Canada
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The levels of care and support available at this community. Active lifestyle with minimal support services Specialized support for dementia and Alzheimer’s Short-term stay for rest or caregiver relief Community living with meals and social programs Care Types Offered
Independent Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Retirement Home
Imagine starting your morning with a freshly prepared breakfast in a welcoming dining room, then spending your afternoon browsing the library, tending to a garden planter, or catching up with a neighbour over coffee in the bistro. That is the kind of day that unfolds naturally at Chartwell Empress Kanata Retirement Residence, located at 170 McGibbon Drive in the peaceful, tree-lined Katimavik neighbourhood of Kanata, Ontario. This intimate retirement community is designed to feel less like a facility and more like a place where people genuinely know your name, look forward to seeing you, and make space for you to live at your own pace.
Chartwell Empress Kanata offers several distinct living options to match the varying needs of residents and their families. Independent living is available for seniors who are largely self-sufficient but want the comfort of a supportive community, regular meals, enriching programs, and a full range of on-site amenities. Suite options for independent living include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts in a variety of sizes, giving residents the flexibility to choose a space that truly fits their lifestyle. For seniors living with dementia or memory-related conditions, the dedicated Memory Living neighbourhood provides a secure, purposefully designed environment where residents receive tailored support and life enrichment programming that addresses their unique needs. Studio suites are available within this neighbourhood. Respite care is also offered for seniors who need short-term support during recovery or for families seeking temporary care arrangements for a loved one. Across all care levels, the Care Assist program allows residents and families to build a personalized support plan, selecting from individual services or all-inclusive care packages to match light, moderate, or heavier care requirements.
Life at Chartwell Empress Kanata is shaped by a rhythm that balances comfort, connection, and choice. Each day, residents sit down to three freshly prepared meals in the dining room, with flexible seating and dining times that make the experience feel relaxed rather than regimented. The kitchen team draws on local and seasonal ingredients wherever possible, and the healthy choice menu ensures that eating well is always an option. Between meals, the bistro is there for fruit, snacks, and baked goods whenever the mood strikes. For those who enjoy staying active, fitness classes, wellness programs, and a dedicated fitness and wellness centre are all part of daily life. The arts and crafts room, gardening opportunities, and the Artful Enrichment Program give creatively inclined residents a meaningful outlet, while the movie theatre, library, and regular live entertainment provide wonderful ways to unwind. Social connections flourish through card games, bingo, bridge club, book chats, guest speakers, and cultural celebrations that fill the activity calendar throughout the year. Worship services and excursions and outings round out a program that genuinely attends to the whole person. Practical needs are equally well looked after, with general housekeeping, linen and towel service, laundry and dry cleaning services, a spa and hair salon, on-site vendors for shopping, and transportation for planned excursions all available. And because pets are welcome, residents never have to leave their four-legged companions behind.
Families and residents choose Chartwell Empress Kanata not just for its amenities, but for the consistency and genuine warmth that define the experience here. As a smaller residence, the community has an intimacy that larger facilities simply cannot replicate. Staff members here tend to stay for the long term, which means residents are cared for by people who truly know them, understand their preferences, and take pride in making each day a good one. On-site staff are available at all times, so residents and their families have the peace of mind of knowing that support is always nearby. The flexibility built into the Care Assist program means that as a resident's needs evolve over time, their care plan can evolve with them, without the disruption of having to move to an entirely new setting. This dependability, combined with a genuine sense of community belonging, is what keeps residents and families confident in their decision year after year.
Situated in the Katimavik-Hazeldean area of South Kanata, Chartwell Empress Kanata enjoys a location that feels both settled and convenient. The surrounding neighbourhood is quiet and residential, with mature trees lining the streets and a calm, unhurried character that many residents find deeply appealing. At the same time, everyday essentials are close at hand, including grocery stores, restaurants, banks, local transit routes, and recreation complexes. Medical clinics are nearby, and Queensway Carleton Hospital is roughly a 12-minute drive away, which provides meaningful reassurance for residents and their families. For those who want easy access to the broader Ottawa area, the location just off Highway 417 makes getting around straightforward. It is a neighbourhood that feels like a genuine home base, familiar and welcoming, with everything you need within comfortable reach.
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