Chartwell Southwind
Retire in Sudbury’s desirable south end with the active and supportive lifestyle you deserve.
Chartwell Southwind Retirement Residence is a hidden gem tucked away in the city. Our retirement community is near Lake Nepahwin in Sudbury’s south end and close to an abundance of convenient amenities, including shopping, restaurants, healthcare facilities, beaches, and boardwalks. Located off the main road and surrounded by lush mature trees, we offer retirees in Sudbury a variety of valuable independent living services that promote your health, happiness, and peace of mind.
A beautiful place to call home
Our desirable central location in a growing community comes with a host of benefits, chief among them our lovely natural surroundings on a protected green belt. The living experience of our residents is elevated thanks to landscaped walking paths around the building, an outdoor patio that serves as a gathering place, and gardens where you can plant flowers or vegetables. You’ll also love all our wildlife sightings—from birds and rabbits to foxes!
Indoors, you’ll find our open-concept atmosphere is equally as tranquil. You’ll love our high ceilings and cathedral windows that allow in swathes of light, as well as our cozy fireplace lounge with nature views. We also offer a variety of well-appointed suites in a selection of layouts and sizes—including studio, one- and two-bedroom suites—so you can find the perfect private accommodations for your lifestyle.
An active and fulfilling social life
At Chartwell Southwind, we want your everyday experience to be engaging, fulfilling, and based on how you want to live in your retirement years. In addition to three delicious and nutritious daily meals, housekeeping, and a variety of flexible care services that help you live well, we offer social, fitness, and hobby experiences that provide a sense of purpose, keep you active, and entertain. Here, you can participate in a variety of clubs that give you a reason to socialize, build your own garden, try your hand at a creative project, or even give back to our local community. Explore our home and you’ll find our residents enjoying any number of experiences, including listening to musical performances, discussing current events, playing chess and cards, or simply enjoying conversation with one another over a cup of coffee. You choose what everyday life looks like for you.
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
We’re proud to offer healthy, delicious food at Chartwell Southwind, where your meals are freshly prepared by our food service team and served by friendly staff in our dining room. Choose from a diverse and ever-changing menu that puts the spotlight on seasonal fresh produce in our broad range of tasty main courses, soups, salads, and desserts. As well, you can join a friend for coffee, conversation, and a freshly prepared snack in the bistro.
Take a closer look at the lifestyle at Chartwell Southwind.

Activities and amenities
When you live at Chartwell Southwind, you can make every day as active and purposeful as you wish, thanks to our many optional leisure programs. The way you spend your time is always up to you, and you can depend on our staff to organize lots of activities for you to experience with your fellow residents. You might consider joining an exercise class, enjoying a live musical performance by visiting musicians, or meeting your neighbours over a lively game of cards or a craft project. Join us on our shuttle bus for outings in and around Sudbury to do some sightseeing or shopping, visit a restaurant, or attend a cultural or sports event.
A selection of inviting suites
Starting from $3,768/month
You’ll find a variety of independent living suites at Chartwell Southwind. Choose from our thoughtfully designed and attractive studio, deluxe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. Our suites are pet-friendly, so your small pet can accompany you. Most of our suites include a kitchenette.
Senior living in Sudbury
Our location in a protected greenbelt in the south end of Sudbury on Paris Street offers the best of both worlds: a quiet, sought-after neighbourhood with mature trees near Lake Nepahwin, and convenient access to the city’s many services, amenities, and venues like restaurants, shops, banks, and groceries, as well as public transit. Enjoy being close to beaches and boardwalks, as well as wildlife-viewing opportunities. It’s truly a retreat in the city. Health Sciences North is a five-minute drive away.
Things to do in Sudbury
The dynamic small city of Sudbury has a number of venues and attractions for seniors to discover or rediscover! Enjoy seasonal festivals like the Jazz Sudbury Festival, the Festival of Lights, or Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival. Try your luck at Gateway Casino. If you appreciate history, you can explore the Northern Ontario Railway Museum & Heritage Centre. The Art Gallery of Sudbury offers interesting exhibits and artistic workshops, while Place des Arts is a gathering place for Francophone art and artists. Browse the Sudbury Market to sample the offerings by artisans, local farmers, and food vendors, or stop by one of the city’s craft breweries for a tasting. Visit Sudbury’s largest urban waterfront park—Bell Park on the shores of Lake Ramsey—to sightsee while you stroll the boardwalk. If you’re a fan of live shows, check out Sudbury Theatre Centre or Sudbury Performance Group. Favourite local restaurants include Tommy’s Not Here, The Daventry Kitchen & Bar, and Di Gusto.
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.