Chartwell Care staff chatting with the senior resident

Assisted Living at Chartwell Westmount in Kitchener

Chartwell Westmount is a retirement residence in Kitchener offering a specially designed assisted living neighbourhood providing services that promote your or a loved one’s comfort and well-being. Here, you’ll find a choice of bright and spacious studio, one-, one-plus-den and even two-bedroom suites offering gorgeous views overlooking our lush wetland locale.

Explore our assisted living care services in Kitchener

Life in our assisted living neighbourhood is dedicated to helping you lead each day with comfort, happiness, and fulfillment. Together, we will partner to create a plan of care that represents your unique needs, preferences, and abilities, including the option to add or remove services so you can comfortably age in place. Our trained and compassionate staff are here to support you each day to make your life better.

With the goal of enhancing or maintaining your quality of life, your care support may include services such as:

  • Medication management
  • Morning or evening assistance
  • Help with showering or bathing
  • Meal assistance
  • An escort to meals, activities and social gatherings
  • And much more
Chartwell Care Staff helping the senior resident wearing shoes / Le personnel de Chartwell Care aide la résidente âgée à porter des chaussures

Explore Chartwell’s Assisted Living Program

Interested in learning more about the care, services, and unique features of our Assisted Living program, as well as some of the additional support services you can add to your package through our Care Assist program? Download our brochure today!

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Senior woman and adult child in kitchen looking at notebook. Une femme âgée et un enfant adulte dans la cuisine regardant un cahier.

Browse our comfortable assisted living suites in Kitchener

Studio

Starting from $8,110/month

Sample studio

  • Key features included:

    • Three (3) meals included

    • Weekly housekeeping

    • Daily room refresh

    • Weekly laundry

    • Morning and evening assistance

    • Showering and bathing assistance

    • Meal assistance

    • Escort assistance

    • Compression stocking assistance

    • Medication management

    • Visual checks

    • Emergency Response System

    • Utilities

    • Cable TV

    • Wi-Fi common areas

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

  • Optional services available:

    • Enhanced care services through our Care Assist program

The image above is a sample and may not represent the specific layout. For the complete suite plan layout, you can download it via the blue button above. This page provides a general description of the types of activities, services and amenities that may be available and is not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list. Activities, services, amenities, and prices are not guaranteed and are subject to change. The actual services, amenities and prices will be based on the suite and optional services selected following a personalized tour.
  • Group of seniors are sitting in circle and joyfully listening to a storyteller/ Un groupe de personnes âgées est assis en cercle et écoute joyeusement un conteur.

    Discover our specialized life enrichment activities

    At Chartwell Westmount, our life enrichment team creates specialized activities and experiences for our assisted living residents based on their interests and abilities. You’ll find there’s always something entertaining, thought-provoking, or fulfilling to do each day if you wish to participate. Additionally, all the activities on offer at the main retirement residence are also available to you, meaning there are an abundance of ways to spend each and every day with us.

  • Chartwell Westmount's common kitchen and dining tables and chairs

    Feel at home in our dedicated assisted living amenities

    Another perk of calling our assisted living neighbourhood home is that we have our very own dedicated amenity spaces. In addition to our social dining room, you can spend time with family and friends in our lounge or enjoy all the goings-on in our activity room. Don’t forget all of the other amenity spaces throughout our entire retirement residence that you can use at any time.

  • Chicken Potpie with mash potatoes, carrots and peas / Pâté de poulet avec purée de pommes de terre, carottes et petits pois

    Enjoy our tasty and nutritious dining experience

    On our dedicated assisted living floor, you’ll benefit from three delicious, chef-inspired meals daily—using fresh, flavourful ingredients—found in both our daily specials and à la carte menus. With snack services available throughout the day, you’ll also always have access to wholesome options that keep you energized and satisfied.

Discover our lifestyle at Chartwell Westmount

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How to start the conversation about senior living

Speaking to a loved one about a potential move to an assisted living residence can be a challenging conversation to have. Our guide, “Supporting a Loved One,” helps explain how to respectfully bring up the topic with a spouse or aging parent and who can help make this transition easier. You’re not alone—let us help you navigate this option together.

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Senior woman sitting in bed smiling at her care worker sitting on a chair next to her

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does assisted living cost in Kitchener?

    Our assisted living suites can vary in monthly rental costs due to several factors, including size of layout, location, and service package enhancements like additional care and household services. Scroll up to the suite layouts section to see the starting prices of the layouts we offer as our residence for a ballpark estimate of costs per month.

  • How do I know if I or a loved one are ready for assisted living?

    It may be time to consider assisted living if you or a loved would benefit from significant daily support to live in comfort and with the quality of life you deserve. This includes seniors managing moderate-to-heavy care needs, mobility challenges, or mild cognitive impairment.

  • Who is eligible for Assisted Living?

    Chartwell’s Assisted Living program is designed to meet the needs of individuals living with physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment who require assistance with managing daily activities. For complete peace of mind, our Assisted Living Managers carry out assessments of all individuals looking to join the program to ensure their needs can be met safely in our residences. For further explanation of our program qualifications, please contact us.

  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio?

    Assisted Living at Chartwell features high resident-to-staff ratios. Residents will have access to registered staff 24 hours a day and will be cared for by our trained and dedicated care staff. Our Assisted Living Neighbourhood is also supported by dietary servers, housekeepers, and a dedicated Activity Aid.

  • Can I decorate my assisted living suite at Chartwell Westmount?

    Yes! We encourage new residents to create a space that reflects their personality and style. Anything from your favourite chair, painting, cabinets or any other décor can help you feel comfortable and adjust quicker to your new home. Our suites are unfurnished, so you can make your space truly your own.