Our Medical Services Differentiate us!
skilled care team available 24/7
Embassy West Senior Living offers a full spectrum of clinical supports beyond that of a traditional Ottawa retirement home including palliative care and a two-person lift. Our highly skilled team and state of the art residence allow us to care for our residents as their care needs increase.
On-site Medical Centre & Pharmacy
Our on-site geriatric medical centre offers our seniors physiotherapy, lab services, blood work, prescriptions, and doctors visits without ever leaving home! Our on-site pharmacy is available to fill prescriptions around the clock which means our seniors never need to wait for their medication.
Stroke Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Centre
Our Physiotherapy Centre provides comprehensive services designed to improve the functional independence of older adults. Our private, hospital-quality stroke rehabilitation centre with in-house neuro physiotherapists offers individualized physical, rehabilitative, occupational, speech, and massage therapies.
WE ARE ottawa's leader in dementia care
Experts in Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Our qualified staff is trained in geriatric rehabilitation, cognitive restorative therapies, and memory care to provide highly individualized care. Our Dementia specialist, Dr. Dalziel is affiliated with the Ottawa Civic Hospital and is always available for assessments and consults.
Dr. Bill Dalziel, Ottawa’s Leading Geriatric Medicine Specialist
"Embassy West was one of the first retirement residences to focus on activities programming and maximizing quality of life for seniors with Dementia. At all levels of management from the owner to the manager to the front-line staff they are skilled, educated, and dedicated to providing the best care."
Specialized Activities Programming
Our activities director carefully creates multiple activity calendars including Cultural specific programs so that all of our residents have multiple opportunities to participate in enriching activities each day that are aligned with their level of care.
your Home, Your Team, your EWSL Family!
Renovated Senior-Friendly Studios
Our private studio apartments are built for luxury and wheelchair accessibility. Each studio features a fully accessible en suite bathroom, kitchenette and multiple security features to ensure residents' safety.
#1 Management Team
You can count on us. Our qualified management team is trained in Assisted Living. We're always available to accommodate the needs of our residents and their families. At EWSL the answer is always "Yes!"
Secure Garden and Walking Path
Our garden and walking path allows our residents to relax and enjoy the outdoors in a secure environment. EWSL residents love gardening, crafting and dining al fresco.
Easy Access for Friends and Family to Visit
1400 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON k1Z 7L8
(613) 729-4321
Steps from Civic Hospital, Exit 124 on the Queensway
Medical Team
Doctors focused on Geriatric Medicine and Urgent Care, and Directors of Care with expertise in Clinical Care & Infection Control and Psycho Geriatric Care & Continuous Quality Improvement demonstrate why we deliver #1 care in Ottawa to our residents.
Training
The Medical Care & Leadership Team has specialized training skills in Geriatric Medicine & Assessment, including best practices in urgent care, infection prevention & control, psychiatry assessment & continuous quality improvement practices.
Infection Control
Thanks to our strict infection control measures and adequate PPE, we have a separate wing for new admissions to complete a full assessment and ensure a true care plan is formulated. We increased our staff in order to protect our residents and give them the same level of high-quality care as pre-COVID.
Complex Care
We are the only private home in Ottawa that is medically equipped to handle complex care cases. As our residents’ care needs increase, we are equipped with a full range of clinical supports to care for their advanced medical needs.