The Guest House Experience

Guests are provided with opportunities to participate in daily life, as they would at home. If they wish, they can assist staff with baking, tidying their room and common spaces, making their bed, helping with the laundry and other household chores.

Routines & Activities

Guests are encouraged to be active and socialize with other guests in leisure activities, such as group discussions, games, art, music, modified exercises, reading. The activities are designed to assist all guests to participate if they wish with the assistance and support of staff as needed. There is a small library of books, magazines, movies and music available for the use of guests.

Weather permitting; Guests are also encouraged to spend time in our beautiful accessible courtyard, can assist with gardening, or group activities set in the sunshine.

Other special activities may include live entertainment, pet visitors, ice cream socials at the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre and themed events.

Personalized Care

The Guest House staff will work with the guest and family to develop a care plan to ensure a positive stay. Getting both the guest and caregiver comfortable with the Guest House is vital to ensure stays are successful.

Guest House staff welcomes the sharing of information on how you feel we can best accommodate your loved one.

When encountering challenges, Guest House staff will collaborate with the caregivers to find the means to best support our guests and make each stay a success.

What you can expect during the stay

Each guest receives:

Support, encouragement and assistance from staff and volunteers to participate in daily program activities.
Three nutritious home cooked meals with snacks throughout the day
Simple diet modifications, such as reduced salt, no pork products, vegetarian or low sugar options, upon request.
Medication assistance and supervision.
Assistance with personal hygiene as required.
Weekly cleaning of occupied rooms including linens.
Personal laundry if desired or needed.