Carleton Lodge

Care levels offered

• Long-Term Care

  24-hour nursing care for people with complex medical needs who can no longer live safely at home.

• Memory Care

  A secure setting with specially trained staff and programming for residents living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.

Activities & programs

Carleton Lodge offers a full schedule of therapeutic and recreational activities. Physical programming includes balance exercises, in-chair exercises, stretching, strength training, and walking. Social and creative activities include arts and crafts, baking, bingo, board games, card games, music therapy, painting, and themed events. Cognitive programming includes book club, brain teasers, library access, and guest lectures. A therapy pet visiting program and pub nights further enrich daily life.

Dining

Residents enjoy home-cooked meals in a central dining room overlooking the Rideau River, as well as dining areas in each unit. A private Country Kitchen is available by reservation for family dining. Special diets are accommodated: diabetic, gluten free, low sodium, lactose free, minced, pureed, softened, and thickened fluids. Meal tray service is available for residents who are ill. Pub nights and social dining events are organized, with alcohol permitted at a physician's discretion.

The neighbourhood

The neighborhood around 55 Lodge Road in Nepean, Ontario, offers several amenities for seniors. The Nepean Seniors Centre at 1701 Woodroffe Avenue provides many programs for adults 50 and over. These include fitness classes, walking clubs, card games like Bridge and Euchre, Short Mat Bowling, shuffleboard, Tai Chi, line dancing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Membership is available, with a 10% discount on activity costs for those 65 or older. Healthcare options include Queensway Carleton Hospital. The West Carleton Family Health Team provides primary, preventative, and urgent care services. Public transportation is accessible, with several bus lines (699, 73, 74, 80, 283) stopping near Lodge Road. Bus stops are within a 5 to 25-minute walk. OC Transpo offers accessible bus services, and Para Transpo provides specialized transit for individuals with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What types of senior living does Carleton Lodge offer?

Carleton Lodge in Nepean, Ontario offers Long-Term Care, Memory Care. 24-hour nursing care for people with complex medical needs who can no longer live safely at home. Confirm the specific care options for your situation directly with the community.

Where is Carleton Lodge located?

Carleton Lodge is located in Nepean, Ontario. Use the map on this page to see the surrounding neighbourhood and what's nearby, and confirm the full address with the community before you visit.

Who is Carleton Lodge a good fit for?

Carleton Lodge suits older adults in or around Nepean looking for long-term care, memory care. Because it offers more than one level of care, it can be a fit for couples or residents whose needs may change over time. The best way to know if it fits is to compare it against your own priorities and budget.

How can I tour Carleton Lodge or speak with an advisor?

You can explore Carleton Lodge and ask questions through Agewise, where a free advisor can help you book a tour, understand what to ask, and compare it with other Nepean communities. Use the "see if this fits" option on this page to get started.

What should I consider when comparing communities like Carleton Lodge in Nepean?

When weighing Carleton Lodge against other Nepean, Ontario communities, look at the levels of care offered, location and proximity to family, the lifestyle and atmosphere (the sections above describe Carleton Lodge in more detail), and your overall budget. Agewise can help you shortlist and compare options side by side.