The Wellington
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Long-term Care
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$2,940 (retirement), $1,891 (long-term care)
Suites:
77 suites (Studio, 1-bed)
Capacity:
102 residents
The Comfort Life report:
The Wellington
Our Perspective
The Wellington offers a unique combination of affordability and luxury amenities in an older area of the city. This established community offers a built-in familiarity that Hamilton seniors will warm up to quickly. We love its holistic approach to senior living, from its pet-friendly policy to the staff, who bring a tell-tale enthusiasm to their work. The unique combination of independent living with long term care makes it ideal for couples with varying needs to stay together in one community.
The Wellington is strikingly beautiful in a first impression. The brightly lit, welcoming portico feels immediately like a place where we want to spend time. The lobby also has a mezzanine, which houses the library, and a tea room, compactly situated in the corner beside the welcome desk. Further inside, impressive features include a friendly games room, a hairdressing station, and more. The gazebo and gardens outside are accessible greenspaces ideal for friendly gatherings.
What truly makes or breaks any retirement home, though, is the people and the community they create together. As an established community, the staff and administration are well-experienced in building a quick rapport with newcomers. We’re struck by the obvious care that staff have for each community member and for each other. People working here bring a palpable enthusiasm to their work and they’re obviously supportive of those in their care.
Community’s Perspective
We asked The Wellington to answer the following questions:
Who are you as a community?
We believe in living retirement years to the fullest. The Wellington was designed with careful detail and special attention to the needs and requirements of our clientele. All the amenities you’ll ever want are right at your doorstep. A full range of special events, outings, and recreation programs are offered daily, catering to everyone’s interests and needs. Participate in a euchre or backgammon game or unleash your creativity in our card making and art classes. Take a leisurely tour in our specially equipped minibus or keep fit with our exercise programs… the choice is yours. Relax with a refreshing beverage in our fireside lounge, while enjoying the musical interludes provided on our grand piano or take a leisurely stroll around our beautifully landscaped grounds, with numerous gardens and patios for your enjoyment. The Wellington provides all the comforts of home, and a whole lot more. We offer a variety of accommodation styles from bachelor, studio & one-bedroom suites with spacious closets and kitchenettes…all at affordable pricing. Best of all, with daily housekeeping services, and linens looked after, there’s no housework! The Wellington has been augmented with the most advanced emergency communication systems, all for your safety and peace of mind.
- Ownership: Private.
- Languages Spoken: English
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
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Insider Perspectives
Reviews of The Wellington
Hilma Rothwell, resident
"The staff, all the staff, are so personable. Beds are made and room cleaned daily."
Lynnie L., family member
"I could not ask for a more caring and dedicated group of people. The Wellington has proven to be a wonderful place. During the Pandemic..they protected residents like they were their own loved ones...keeping their Spirits up with music, dance and "Wacky Hair Days” posted regularly on Facebook. During the time when we were unable to visit ... the staff made regular Skype calls for the Residents.The Wellington turned out to be the best place for my Mother."
Carolyn Essner, family member
"My Mother received excellent care while a resident at The Wellington. The Wellington has caring and highly qualified nursing and personal support staff as well as a fabulous Residents Support Services Unit that works very hard to provide residents with interesting, fun and entertaining activities on a daily basis. All staff have done an amazing job keeping the residents safe and entertained during the present COVID -19 outbreak."
Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $2,940
Residents who live on independent living can receive personal care provided by the LHIN and be considered independent as long as they are cognitively and physically able to navigate the building on their own. For those that need more assistance than the LHIN can provide, we offer our personal service unit package that provides 24-hour personal support workers. This provides the resident with AM and PM assistance, continence supervision, ambulatory assistance, one assisted bath per week and personal laundry service.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (7x/week)
- Medication administration
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $3,527
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Cancer care
- Diabetes
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (7x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (1x/week)
- Dressing
- Transfers
Long-term Care (definition)
Cost from $1,891
The Wellington is licensed by the Ministry of Long-Term Care and fully accredited under the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy
- Housekeeping (7x/week)
- Incontinence care
- Medication administration
- Resident Reminders
Assistance with
- Bathing (2x/week)
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Transfers
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,940 - $3,583
- Size: 254sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$806
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,341 - $4,887
- Size: 454sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$806
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Patio/Balcony
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,527 - $4,170
- Size: 254sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$806
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,928
- Size: 454sq/ft
- Companion fee: N/A
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Kitchenette
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Meal service : Table service
Seating type : Assigned seating , Two Seatings
Special diets : Celiac Diet, Diabetic
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Community Garden
Emergency call system (pendent)
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Hairdresser
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Newspaper delivery available to suite
On-site General Store
Onsite foot care
Parking (outdoor)
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Private dining room for family/friends
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Day Trips
Entertainment
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 8 hrs/day |
| Registered Practical Nurses | 24 hrs/day |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Doctor | visiting 2x/month |
| Massage Therapist | on call |
| Mobility Specialist | on call |
| Foot care specialist | visiting 1x/month |
| Dentist | on call |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 4
- Weekends: 3
- Nights: 2
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available (cost from $115)
- Respite care available (cost from $115)
- Private home-care allowed
Health Services:
- Medication charted by electronic pen(with special assistance)
- Oxygen assistance(with government assisted)
- Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)
Move-in requirements
• Chest x-ray
• Medical form completed by family doctor
• TB test required
COVID-19 Information
Accreditation & Associations
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Conveniently located on the corner of Stone Church and Upper Wellington, The Wellington is minutes away from shopping centres, theatres, restaurants and major transportation links.
The Wellington is located at 1430 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L9A 5H3.
What's nearby:
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre
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