Chartwell Harwood

An extensive selection of suite sizes and layouts

Our well-established residence offers independent living services in studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den and two-bedroom suites, with a layout to suit every taste. In fact, some of our two-bedroom suites uniquely offer a full kitchen and two bathrooms—perfect for couples or individuals looking to downsize—and some of our main floor suites offer 12-ft ceilings and patio walkouts.

Modern amenities and gorgeous outdoor space

You’ll be embraced by our warm, social atmosphere the moment you walk through our doors. Our spacious residence is defined by beautiful, large windows, allowing in swathes of light and providing spectacular views of the central courtyard from our dining room and our surrounding greenspace. Our lush outdoor space features patios with comfortable seating, manicured gardens, mature trees and walking paths that are often used by our Walking Club! Other contemporary amenities that act as an extension of your private living space include a therapeutic saltwater pool, hair salon, pub, fitness room, and indoor putting green.

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  • bar and lounge at chartwell harwood retirement residence
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  • 1 bedroom suite at chartwell harwood retirement residence
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Flexible care and support

To ensure personalized support, our Care Assist program—an offering of à la carte wellness services and all-inclusive care packages—further provides you with the flexibility to add or remove services. This empowers you to create a customized care plan that meets your unique needs, preferences, and abilities so you can feel your best each day.

The dining experience

The dining experience at Chartwell Harwood is also all about choice. Three daily meals are included, and you can select from our delicious, nutritious, and diversified daily menus, or our equally popular à la carte menu, all offering freshly-prepared, well-balanced dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We also happily accommodate special dietary needs. We offer flexible dining times in our bright and elegant dining room, overlooking our lovely landscaped grounds.

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Take a closer look at the lifestyle at Chartwell Harwood.

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Activities and amenities

Our retirement residence is a vibrant, active community of seniors enjoying their best retirement years. Our LiveNow life enrichment program, featuring a full complement of activities, plays a large role in achieving that—and these are much more than “keep busy” activities, but a varied range of experiences to empower you to pursue your passions and connect meaningfully with like-minded people. From chair yoga to fall prevention exercise classes, from aqua-fit to carpet bowling, from wine and cheese nights to Happy Hours, live entertainment, and outings to see the Blue Jays, you’re sure to find an interest to entertain, intrigue, challenge or inspire you.

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A selection of inviting suites

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Set amongst peaceful, lush green space and gardens, Chartwell Harwood has an exceptional variety of independent living suites to choose from, including large two-bedroom plans with full kitchens. Some of our two-bedroom layouts also feature two baths. You can also select from spacious studio, one-bedroom, and one-bedroom-plus-den layouts.

Retirement living in Ajax

Set in a pretty and peaceful residential neighbourhood, accessible to Kingston Road and Highway 401, Chartwell Harwood looks out onto elegantly landscaped grounds, gardens, paths and patios. Within an easy stroll of numerous convenient amenities, including scores of major retailers, both independent and chain restaurants, pharmacies, grocery, and liquor stores, Chartwell Harwood residents also enjoy the fact that many waterfront parks on Lake Ontario, Ajax Downs and Casino Ajax are a few minutes’ drive away.

Things to do in Ajax

A vibrant suburban city just east of Toronto with a pretty Lake Ontario location and excellent amenities, Ajax is a great place to live for seniors, singles, and families. The waterfront is a popular spot with its Waterfront Trail, Paradise Park, and Veteran’s Point Gardens. Just a few minutes’ further north, the Greenwood Conservation Area is home to a network of hiking trails. For over five decades, Ajax Downs and the newer Ajax Casino have been entertaining residents. The St. Francis Community Centre has an excellent program of live shows and concerts too, and Ajax Winterfest will keep you warmly entertained during a cold February.

If you love to shop, you’ve found your happy place in Pickering Centre, with over 200 stores, as well as Harwood Centre, Durham Centre, and nearby Pickering Markets—the place for local handicrafts. If you enjoy a good meal, there are hundreds of independent and chain restaurants, offering a huge choice of fare reflecting the city’s diverse tastes.

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Shopping for retirement homes?

There are many important factors to consider when trying to find the best retirement community for yourself or a loved one. Practical considerations like location, cost and the right support or care services for your unique needs, emotional considerations like how the residence made you feel and your interactions with staff, and so much more. Read our helpful guide today for questions to ask during a tour, topics to discuss with family, and how to make a decision you can feel confident in..

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