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Carleton Lodge

  • Carleton Lodge is located on the Rideau River in South Ottawa and is home to 161 residents
  • Garden paths for enjoying the outdoors
  • Common space for parties, movies and other activities
  • The home also has a games room, pub, and gift shop
  • Fully air-conditioned

Tour the home

Take a virtual tour of Carleton Lodge. To register for a guided personal tour, call 613-580-2953.

Carleton Lodge long-term care home is located at 55 Lodge Road in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of four not-for-profit, long-term care homes owned and operated by the City of Ottawa and accredited by Accreditation Canada.
Carleton Lodge is a non-smoking home, situated on a picturesque, 12-hectare waterfront property overlooking the Rideau River in South Ottawa.

Carleton Lodge is home to 161 residents and offers both private and double (also known as basic) accommodations. Each resident room is furnished with a bed, dresser, night table, a chair, and a wardrobe for storing belongings. Basic rooms have separate living areas, and a washroom that is shared between two residents.

The home is divided into 4 separate home areas, or villages, with each village being home to 40 residents. The Lodge’s Rideau Village is reserved for dementia care residents who could benefit from specialized programming and secure accommodation, including an enclosed courtyard.

Carleton Lodge offers a beautiful natural setting and a variety of comfortable, communal spaces. The grounds feature an aviary garden which is home to numerous birds, raised vegetable gardens, accessible walking paths and a gazebo on the riverfront, perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

Home cooked meals are served in a variety of dining spaces including a large dining room that overlooks the river.

Carleton Lodge provides numerous services and amenities to ensure quality and specialized care for each resident, such as 24/7 nursing and personal care, dietary support, meal service and snacks, a full schedule of social activities, physiotherapy, housekeeping, and laundry services.

Carleton Lodge also offers a faith centre, auditorium, hair salon, games room, pub, library and tuck shop. The home is completely accessible, has free parking, and is fully secured.

Photos and floor plans

Quality improvement plan

The City of Ottawa long-term care homes are committed to continuous quality improvement. Read the Continuous Quality Improvement Report for Carleton Lodge.

Contact us

55 Lodge Road, Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1
Tel: 613-580-2953
Fax: 613-825-0245
TTY: 613-580-2401

Administrator: Yves Pilon 
yves.pilon@ottawa.ca 
613-580-2424 ext. 36190

Program manager of resident care: Lucia Johnson 
lucia.johnson@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 36280

Program manager of personal care / infection prevention and control lead: Jean-Michel René 
jeanmichel.rene@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 36270

Lead for emergency planning:  Yves Pilon
yves.pilon@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 36190

Director of Long-Term Care Services: Dean Lett
longtermcare.soinsdelongueduree@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 44123

Centre d’accueil Champlain

  • Located in Vanier to serve the needs of 160 francophone residents
  • Programs, activities, communication and other information are provided in French
  • The main floor has an open reception area, large living room with a fireplace, faith centre, the main dining room and a café
  • The side yard of the home features landscaped gardens with a walking path and seating areas
  • Fully air-conditioned

Tour the home

Take a virtual tour of Centre d'accueil Champlain. To register for a guided personal tour, call 613-746-3543.

Centre d’accueil Champlain long-term care home is located at 275 Perrier Avenue in the heart of the Vanier neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of four not-for-profit, long-term care homes owned and operated by the City of Ottawa and accredited by Accreditation Canada.

Centre d’accueil Champlain is a non-smoking home, dedicated to serving the needs of Ottawa’s francophone population.

It is home to 160 residents and offers private, semi-private and basic accommodation. Each resident room is furnished with a bed, night table, chair, and a built-in wardrobe with drawers for storing personal belongings. Basic and semi-private rooms have a washroom that is shared between two residents. All resident rooms are equipped with individual thermostats, and also have built-in window alcoves to accommodate plants, books, and other personal items.

The home is divided into four separate home areas, each home to 40 residents.

Delicious home cooked meals are served in each home areas’ dining room, which all overlook Richelieu Park below.

The main floor offers a warm, home-like atmosphere, with its open reception area, large living room with fireplace and games area, spiritual centre, main dining room and a Café.

The second floor is reserved for dementia care residents who could benefit from specialized programming and secure accommodation. It is designed and decorated to enhance the quality of life of the residents, and has direct access to a secured garden, where residents and their families can spend time in a beautiful setting. There are also relaxing spaces that help reduce agitation and anxiety, stimulate senses and encourage communication.

The sixth floor balcony offers spectacular views of the downtown core. The surrounding property offers beautifully landscaped gardens with a walking path, swings and benches, adjacent to parkland, perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

Centre d’accueil Champlain provides numerous services and amenities to ensure quality and specialized care for each resident, such as nursing and personal care, dietary support, meal service and snacks, a full schedule of social activities, physiotherapy, housekeeping, and laundry services. The home also offers a Day Program, on a referral basis, for clients in the community who are looking for social activities or respite.

Centre d’accueil Champlain also has several communal areas for gatherings, activity rooms, a library, a country kitchen, a physiotherapy room and a hair salon. The home is completely accessible and has free parking.

Photos and floor plans

Quality improvement plan

The City of Ottawa long-term care homes are committed to continuous quality improvement. Read the Continuous Quality Improvement Report for Centre d’accueil Champlain Home.

Contact us

275 Perrier Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1L 5C6
Tel: 613-746-3543
Fax: 613-746-5572
TTY: 613-580-2401

Administrator: Jacqueline Roy 
jacqueline.roy@ottawa.ca  
613-580-2424 ext. 21496

Program manager of resident care: Denise Cyr 
Email: denise.cyr@ottawa.ca  
613-580-2424 ext. 25315

Program manager of personal care / infection prevention and control lead: Laurence Nyiramana 
Email: laurence.nyiramana@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 25167

Lead for emergency planning: Yves Pilon
yves.pilon@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 36190

Director of Long-Term Care Services: Dean Lett
longtermcare.soinsdelongueduree@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 44123

Garry J. Armstrong

  • Located on the Rideau River between the Vanier Parkway and King Edward Avenue
  • Offers services in English and French to 180 residents
  • Common areas include lounges with fireplaces, a library, and a large atrium, used as a pub and tea room
  • Island setting with river views and garden paths for walking
  • Shared balconies on each floor
  • Fully air-conditioned

Tour the home

Take a virtual tour of Garry J. Armstrong. To register for a guided personal tour, call 613-789-5100.

Garry J. Armstrong long-term care home is located at 200 Island Lodge Road in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of four not-for-profit, long-term care homes owned and operated by the City of Ottawa and accredited by Accreditation Canada.

Garry J. Armstrong is a non-smoking home situated on the picturesque banks of the Rideau River, offering gorgeous views of the City’s downtown core, and the Gatineau Hills.

It is home to 180 residents and offers both private and basic accommodation. Each resident room is furnished with a bed, a night table, a chair, and a dresser or wardrobe for storing personal belongings. Basic rooms have a washroom that is shared between two residents.

Garry J. Armstrong is a seven-story building that consists of six ‘houses,’ or neighbourhoods, which accommodate 30 residents each. There are three wings on each neighbourhood, which meet at the centre core elevators. Each neighbourhood also has a spa, a kitchen servery, a dining room, a refreshment area, a lounge with a fireplace and a large south-facing balcony.

The second and third floor neighbourhoods are reserved for residents who require specialized dementia programming and secure accommodation.

The home is situated in a large natural setting and features a variety of comfortable visiting spaces, both inside and out. The property boasts an abundance of wildlife and features garden paths and a gazebo with river views.

Each neighbourhood serves excellent home-cooked meals in dining rooms that offer scenic views of the gardens and the river. The spacious lower-level atrium has a beautiful fireplace and large communal area where residents can gather to enjoy various activities.

The home offers numerous services and amenities to ensure quality and specialized care for each resident, including nursing and personal care, dietary support, meal service and snacks, a full schedule of social activities, physiotherapy, housekeeping, and laundry services.

Garry J. Armstrong also has a multi-faith centre, a country kitchen, a hair salon, a library, an activity room, a pub and a tearoom. The home is completely accessible and has free parking.

Photos and floor plans

Quality improvement plan

The City of Ottawa long-term care homes are committed to continuous quality improvement. Read the Continuous Quality Improvement Report for Garry J. Armstrong Home.

Contact us

200 Island Lodge Road, Ottawa, ON K1N 5M2
Tel: 613-789-5100
Fax: 613-789-3704
TTY: 613-580-2401

Administrator: Sarah Dickson
sarah.dickson@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 30026

Program manager of resident care: Yves Bahizi
yves.bahizi@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 12583

Program manager of personal care / Infection prevention and control lead: Marie Bourgoin
marie.bourgoin@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 22918

Lead for emergency planning: Yves Pilon
yves.pilon@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 36190

Director of Long-Term Care Services: Dean Lett
longtermcare.soinsdelongueduree@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 44123

Peter D. Clark

  • Located in the Centrepointe neighbourhood, close to Baseline Transit Station
  • Home to 216 residents in two buildings: The Houses and The Bungalows
  • The Houses are eight self-contained living areas with access to secure garden areas or large balconies. A central ‘village-square’ has a reception area, atrium, café, and a living room with a fireplace
  • The Bungalows are four wings, each with a central kitchen, living room, dining room and den. The four bungalows connect at a large common area with a family kitchen and a living room with a fireplace. Each bungalow is surrounded by landscaped gardens
  • All common areas in the home are air conditioned and all resident rooms have air conditioning. 

Tour the home

Take a virtual tour of Peter D. Clark. To register for a guided personal tour, call 613-274-2671.

Peter D. Clark long-term care home is located at 7 and 9 Meridian Place in Ottawa, Ontario. It is one of four not-for-profit, long-term care homes owned and operated by the City of Ottawa and accredited by Accreditation Canada.

Peter D. Clark is a non-smoking home with two separate buildings: the Houses and the Bungalows. Each building boasts an abundance of green space and oversized windows that allow natural light to flow throughout.
Peter D. Clark is home to 211 long-stay residents and 5 short-stay residents and offers private and basic accommodation. Each resident room has a private entrance and is furnished with a bed, dresser, night table, chair, and a wardrobe for storing belongings. Basic rooms are linked by a washroom that is shared between two residents.

The Houses is divided into four separate home areas. Each home area has two separate wings, each with its own bathing spa, private dining area, and den with a fireplace. At the end of each hallway, there are individually decorated areas for residents to visit with family and friends. Ground floor home areas have direct access to secure gardens, while the second floor has two patios which overlook the garden areas below.

The Bungalows, located just steps away from the Houses, was developed through consultation with the Dementia Society of Ottawa and promotes a residential style community specifically for residents who require secure accommodation. It is comprised of four Victorian-style resident home areas, each with its own kitchen, dining room, living room with den, and spa. The property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, walking paths and lovely scenery with an emphasis on outdoor access for residents.

Peter D. Clark provides numerous services and amenities to ensure quality and specialized care for each resident, such as 24/7 nursing and personal care, dietary support, meal service and snacks, a full schedule of social activities, physiotherapy, housekeeping, and laundry services.

Peter D. Clark also has a small faith centre and two hair salons. The home is completely accessible and has free parking.

Photos and floor plans

Quality improvement plan

The City of Ottawa long-term care homes are committed to continuous quality improvement. Read the Continuous Quality Improvement Report for Peter D. Clark Home.

Contact us

7 and 9 Meridian Place, Ottawa, ON K2G 6P8
Tel: 613-274-2671
Fax: 613-560-1324
TTY: 613-580-2401

Administrator: Tony Sponza
tony.sponza@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 21431

Program manager of resident care: Marilyn Kelly 
marilyn.kelly@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 22979

Program manager of personal care / infection prevention and control lead: Rahima Karimzada
rahima.karimzada@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 28417

Lead for emergency planning: Yves Pilon
yves.pilon@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 36190

Director of Long-Term Care Services: Dean Lett
longtermcare.soinsdelongueduree@ottawa.ca
613-580-2424 ext. 44123