Memory Care at Chartwell Waterford
Located on a secure floor of the retirement residence, Chartwell Waterford’s Memory Living Neighbourhood offers seniors living with dementia a safe, supportive, and independent environment with an emphasis on activities of daily living, including specially designed programs and family-style dining with staff.
Our unique approach to memory care
Chartwell Waterford's Memory Living Neighbourhood is a supportive environment with an independent feel, dedicated to helping seniors living with dementia experience a good day, every day. Our caring staff employ a person-centred approach to memory care, establishing strong social connections with your loved one in order to foster trust and familiarity, while partnering with you and your family to better understand their unique life story.
Memory care support for families of residents
We have a dedicated Social Worker on-hand to assist you and your family members in need of support, including the delivery of orientation, facilitation of family conferences, and personal counseling services. Additionally, we encourage families to drop by the lounge or bistro any time for a meeting with our knowledgeable Memory Living Manager. We know how difficult—and rewarding—it can be to care for a loved one living with dementia, which is why we are here for you too.
Special program features for seniors with dementia
Chartwell’s first Memory Living Neighbourhood in Oakville, our retirement residence includes the following specialized memory care programs, services and facilities:
- Small resident-to-staff ratios
- Family-style dining with residents and employees dining together
- An interactive environment featuring unique memory-cue signage, soothing colours and non-slip floors
- 24-hour supervision and staffing
- Access to safe and meticulously designed outdoor green space
- Specialized life-enrichment programming
Explore Chartwell’s Memory Care program
Interested in learning more about the care, services, and unique features of our Memory Care program? Download our brochure today to take a deeper dive into our program, including more information on our personalized care plans, trained and caring staff, and how our Assisted Living Managers can support you and your family.
