Domiciliary Hostels in Ottawa
Domiciliary hostels provide supportive housing to vulnerable adults who need personal support and some assistance with daily living activities. They are an important part of a broad continuum of housing and support services for people who are vulnerable, homeless or at risk of homelessness in Ottawa.
What Are Domiciliary Hostels?
Domiciliary hostels are privately owned or non-profit residences that assist vulnerable adults to live in a supportive community environment. Residents are typically living with psychiatric or developmental impairments and/or are elderly. Domiciliary hostels offer a residential living environment that is safe and supportive for all tenants. Basic services include 24-hour staffing with support; meals and snacks; medication management; furnished rooms (most are shared accommodation); assistance with daily living activities; housekeeping and laundry services. They also provide access to other on-site and community based services.
The City of Ottawa provides subsidies for eligible residents of domiciliary hostels. A financial and personal suitability assessment is conducted to determine eligibility. Subsidized residents contribute to their stay and retain a small personal needs benefit. For information about qualifying for a domiciliary hostel subsidy and/or to make a referral, please contact City of Ottawa domiciliary hostel intake services at 613-560-0622, ext. 26586. All subsidized placements are arranged through the City.
In March 2006, City Council approved the Domiciliary Hostel Standards, which define the City's expectations, ensuring that purchased services are provided in an atmosphere of dignity and respect for all residents.
Locations of Domiciliary Hostels in Ottawa
West
Alexander House
613-728-88277
16 Edison Ave.
Alexander House specializes in providing care to adults with psychiatric disabilities. Staff work collaboratively with community mental health support teams. A part-time recreologist organizes in-house and community activities. Most residents are male, ranging in age from 30 to early 40s.
Alexandria House
613-721-2366
842 Roseview Avenue
Alexandria House offers the full spectrum of care for adults, ranging from independent to assisted living, in a home-like environment. All age groups are welcome. A doctor visits the home regularly. The residence has capacity for 19 residents.
Kimberlane Residence
613-728-8827
712 Edison Ave.
Kimberlane Residence specializes in providing care to adults with psychiatric disabilities and operates in the same manner as Alexander House. Most residents are male ranging in age from 30 to early 40s.
Bruce House
613-729-0911
402-251 Bank St.
Bruce House provides housing, compassionate care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS, believing that everyone has the right to live and die with dignity. Residents are men and women who are generally of low income, who need appropriate housing and support.
Elmwood Lodge
613-729-2398
532 Melbourne Ave.
Elmwood Lodge is a women-only residence, committed to empowering women to live, learn and work in this family-like environment. Residents are age 18 to 65+.
Kanata Place Retirement Residence
613-831-3333
145 Castlefrank Rd.
Kanata Place Retirement Residence offers some domiciliary hostel spaces in their facility. A doctor is on call and a minimum of two health-care staff are on duty 24 hours a day. Services include pastoral, palliative and restorative care. Wheelchair access and grab bars are incorporated in all areas.
Hampton Lodge
613-729-3040
306 Irene Cres.
Hampton Lodge provides a structured environment and has capacity for 90 residents. It specializes in providing care to men and women of varying ages with psychiatric disabilities. A doctor visits the home regularly and most residents are connected with other supports, such as a psychiatrist. The Activity Director organizes daily activities for residents.
Parklane Residence
613-725-1064
1095 Merivale Rd.
Parklane is a larger facility specializing in providing care to adults with psychiatric disabilities. The home has a Resident’s Association, as well as organized activities and outings. Residents include men and women, from age 20 to 65+.
The Oaks
613-288-0347
1053-1057 Merivale Rd.
The Oaks provides supportive housing to chronically homeless adult men and women living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Intensive case management is provided on a 24-hour basis from staff from Shepherds of Good Hope, Inner City Health and CMHA.
Manoir Wymering Manor
613-722-8811
845 Kirkwood Ave.
Wymering is a residence for women with severe and persistent mental illness. Once a week, a nurse practitioner offers primary health care to the residents of the manor. Individualized occupational and psycho-social rehabilitation programs are also available to all residents.
Downtown
Glebeview Residence
613-237-0954
297 First Ave.
Glebeview is a three-storey residence. It is centrally located and close to transportation and other amenities. The majority of residents are seniors.
McLeod Retirement Home
613-565-4555
330 McLeod St.
The Brunet family has been providing services to seniors (55+) for over 40 years. Featured amenities include: large suites; private and semi-private rooms with individual climate heating and A/C controls; weekly mass; activities; beauty and hair salon; and safety systems.
Watford House
613-230-9194
75 Powell Ave.
Watford House is a women-only residence with 22 rooms that offers a home-like atmosphere. Located in a quiet downtown neighbourhood, Watford House’s philosophy is that of respect and individual care.
East
Brigid’s Place
613- 688-2017
78-80 Nelson St.
Brigid’s Place provides transitional housing to 11 women moving from an emergency shelter environment into a transitional housing environment. Supports are provided to women who are experiencing multiple issues with an opportunity to transition to a more stable and healthy lifestyle.
Duford Residence
613-746-9514
151 Duford St.
Duford Residence provides personal support to both men and women of varying ages in a home-like environment. The residence has capacity for 16 tenants. Personal growth and independence are encouraged.
Edgewood Care Centre
613-748-7000
9 Stevens Ave.
Edgewood Care Centre tailors services to meet individual needs. It is a large facility with several lounges and activity rooms. There is an emergency call system and individual thermostats for A/C and heat. Capacity is 124 residents in 62 rooms. Residents are age 20 to 65+.
Mon Plaisir Residence
613-741-4940
88 Marquette Ave.
Mon Plaisir Residence features 21 private rooms for people age 21 and older. The home features bilingual staff, a living room with TV, VCR and library.
Presland Residence
613-745-0089
198 Presland Rd.
Presland Residence provides a bilingual housing environment to 76 residents of varying ages. Located close to bus routes and a shopping mall, Presland Residence also offers a mobile dental clinic once a month.
Rockwood Residence
613-789-4780
2 Rockwood St.
Rockwood Residence is centrally located close to the Ottawa River with access to pathways, and close to bus routes and a shopping mall. Residents are from ages 25 to 45. Personal independence is encouraged.
Rothwell Heights Terrace
613-744-2322
1735 Montreal Rd.
Rothwell Heights Terrace is a large facility providing a combination of private and semi-private rooms. Health services include in-house physician visits and a physiotherapist is present twice a week. Languages include English, French and Portuguese.
Springfield Residence
613-749-4734
30 Springfield Rd.
Springfield Residence is a primarily francophone environment and provides a family-like atmosphere. Residents range from age 20 to 65+. On-site lab services are provided.
Rural Ottawa (east)
Champagne Residence
613-835-2395
5779 Rockdale Rd., Vars
Located in a country setting, Champagne Residence has experienced bilingual staff who care about maintaining the quality of life for residents. Dental and foot care are provided regularly. Residents are male and female, and the average age is 50. An activity coordinator organizes activities and outings. Transportation is provided for appointments.
Cumberland Lodge
613-833-3156
2564 Market St., Cumberland
Cumberland Lodge offers private and semi-private rooms on ground level. Services include a registered nurse, bilingual staff, visiting foot care specialist, call bell to staff, and an activity program. Residents are primarily seniors.
Marionville Pavilon
613-445-5624
934 Castor Rd., Box 1143, Marionville
The Marionville Pavilion is wheelchair accessible and features bilingual staff, private and semi-private rooms, healthy homemade food, and daily housekeeping. The grounds and outside gardens are extensive.
The average age of residents is 55. Transportation is provided for appointments.
Pinerest Residence
613-835-2849
5876 Buckland Rd., Vars
Pinerest Residence provides a home-like environment. The home provides housing to 31 men and women with psychiatric disabilities. Services include weekly organized outings and transportation to the city.
Ste-Marie Residence
613-835-2525
5855 Buckland Rd., Vars
Ste-Marie Residence specializes in care for people with severe mental illness with support provided from different mental health outreach teams and workers. Services include nursing care, bi-weekly foot care and physician visits, weekly activities, and transportation to all medical appointments or family visits.
Outside Ottawa (southwest)
Richmond Lodge
613-838-5016
6197 Perth St., Richmond
Richmond Lodge is a ground-level retirement home with private and semi-private rooms. Professional staff are on duty 24 hours a day and a house physician visits by call. A recreologist organizes outings and activities for residents.
