Memory Care at Chartwell
At a Chartwell memory care home, discover personalized care and a supportive community for your loved one living with memory loss.
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Expert Care and Dedicated Support
When someone you love is living with dementia, you want to be sure they’re in a place where they feel safe, valued, and truly understood—and where you, as a caregiver, feel supported too. At Chartwell, our memory care services are designed to do just that: help your parent, spouse, family member or friend experience a good day, every day, while providing you with peace of mind that they are being well cared for and offering support through your caregiving journey.
What sets us apart at Chartwell is our deeply compassionate, person-centred approach. Our specially trained staff take the time to get to know each resident, including their story, preferences, routines, and what brings them joy. This allows us to tailor care in a way that honours the individual, while gently responding to their evolving needs and behaviours with empathy, respect, and dignity.
In most provinces, Chartwell offers memory care in dedicated, secure neighbourhoods within our residences, providing easy access to nursing support, specialized programming, and a calm, reassuring environment. These spaces are thoughtfully designed to promote safety, familiarity, and connection. In some provinces, such as Alberta, memory care may be offered in dedicated suites versus floors and is coordinated and funded through Assisted Living Alberta, rather than through a private-pay model. Wherever you are, we’re committed to working closely with you to help ensure the right fit for your loved one’s care and comfort.
You don’t have to face the dementia journey alone. At Chartwell, we’re here to walk it with you with expert care, genuine compassion, and unwavering support.
Find a Memory Care Community Near You
Ontario
Discover Chartwell's memory care communities in Ontario, offering compassionate and specialized care for residents living with dementia. Our memory care program operates within dedicated assisted living neighbourhoods in our retirement communities, while our Memory Living program offers their own dedicated neighbourhoods.
Quebec
In Quebec, Chartwell's memory care programming caters to seniors living with cognitive challenges. Offered within secure care units of our retirement communities, our care teams prioritize resident safety and well-being.
Alberta
In Alberta, we offer Memory Care (Continuing Care Type B Secure Space), a subsidized lifestyle option coordinated and funded through Assisted Living Alberta for seniors living with dementia. Some of our residences have dedicated floors or designated suites for our memory care residents.
British Columbia
In British Columbia, we offer a unique Memory Living program. Our dedicated Memory Living Neighbourhoods are safe, secure, and welcoming settings designed to elevate the well-being of our residents living with dementia.
Discover Memory Care Residences at Chartwell
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Why Choose a Memory Care Community?
Caring for a loved one experiencing memory loss can be an emotional and sometimes overwhelming journey. At Chartwell, our specialized memory care services are designed to enhance your loved one’s quality of life while giving you the peace of mind that they’re in safe, compassionate hands.
Here’s why families choose Chartwell’s memory care residences:
Person-Centred Care
Every resident is unique, and so is their care. Our specially trained staff take the time to understand each person’s history, routines, and preferences, developing personalized care plans that promote dignity, comfort, and purpose.
Compassionate, Consistent Support
With a high staff-to-resident ratio and care staff available 24/7, your loved one receives attentive, reliable support throughout the day and night. Each residence has professional nursing staff on hand, and our Memory Living residences also have dedicated Social Workers who serve as a resource for both residents and families.
Safe and Secure Settings
Our memory care residences are thoughtfully designed to promote freedom of movement without compromising safety. Features like secure indoor and outdoor spaces, 24/7 supervision, and supportive layouts allow residents to explore independently and confidently.
Engaging, Purposeful Activities
We offer a wide variety of life-enrichment programs tailored to our memory care residents and their individual abilities and interests. From music and art therapy to gentle fitness and sensory experiences, activities are designed to stimulate the mind and body, foster expression, and bring daily moments of joy.
Support for Families
You’re not in this alone. We believe in open, ongoing communication with families and provide support through our Care Managers and Social Workers. Whether through regular updates, one-on-one guidance, or group counselling, we’re here to help you navigate the journey alongside your loved one.
Who Can Benefit from Memory Care?
If your loved one is experiencing memory loss that’s beginning to affect their safety, confidence, or ability to manage daily life, memory care at Chartwell could provide the support they—and you—need. Our memory care lifestyle offers a secure, nurturing setting tailored to individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges.
Here are some common signs that memory care may be the right choice:
Increased forgetfulness: Frequently misplacing items, missing appointments, or forgetting important dates and routines.
Struggles with familiar tasks: Difficulty managing everyday activities like cooking, bathing, or handling finances.
Noticeable mood or behaviour changes: Signs of confusion, agitation, withdrawal, anxiety, or a tendency to wander.
Communication challenges: Trouble finding words, following conversations, or expressing thoughts clearly.
Reduced independence: A growing need for help with dressing, personal care, or moving about safely.
At Chartwell, our compassionate team is here to help your loved one feel safe, understood, and supported—while giving you peace of mind that they’re in capable, caring hands.
Considerations For Choosing a Memory Care Home
Selecting the right memory care residence for your loved one involves careful consideration of several factors, such as:
Personalized Care Plans: Ensure the retirement home offers individualized care tailored to the specific needs of your loved one.
Care Philosophy: Look for a home that aligns with your values and prioritizes a person-centered approach.
Safety and Security: The residence’s environment should be safe and secure, with features designed to help ensure resident safety.
Activities and Amenities: Look for a calendar of engaging activities and amenities that promote physical and mental well-being.
Staff Training and Qualifications: Experienced and dedicated staff with specialized dementia training should be a number one priority.
Family Involvement: A good memory care home encourages and facilitates family involvement in the care process.
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Other Types of Senior Living Care
Seniors Apartments
Seniors’ apartments at Chartwell offer an independent and social lifestyle for seniors looking to downsize or benefit from convenient services that can make life easier. All apartments come with full kitchens and provide access to flexible services, leisure and fitness experiences, and great onsite amenities.
Independent Living
Independent living at Chartwell is a lifestyle for seniors who wish to benefit from conveniences like delicious dining, engaging activities, housekeeping and transportation services—all delivered in a social setting that promotes overall well-being. You or a loved one can also opt into a range of care services that can bring you peace of mind.
Assisted living
Assisted living at Chartwell offers personalized support to seniors who wish to benefit from daily care assistance to live more comfortably and with the quality of life they deserve. Delivered in dedicated assisted living neighbourhoods in our retirement residences, our assisted living services are tailored to your or a loved one’s specific needs and preferences.
Care Assist
Care Assist is a Chartwell program that helps you or a loved one easily access a range of comprehensive care and support services in our residences that can be added or removed from your package at any time based on your evolving needs. We collaborate closely with you to create a customized care plan that empowers you to age in place with the comfort and peace of mind you deserve.
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