Peter D. Clark Centre

Residence Amenities & Services

• Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)

• Games Room

Programs & Activities

• Bingo
• Brain Fitness

• Entertainment
• Excursions

• Exercise Program
• Religious & Holiday Services

Community Description

The Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Home is located in the Centrepointe neighbourhood of Ottawa. The largest of the City’s long term care homes, the 211-bed facility opened its doors on May 30, 2001. It is situated close to the Baseline Transit Station and is accessible directly by public transit. It is made up of two separate residences, the Houses and the Bungalows, connected by an underground service link.

The Houses are two-storey ‘clusters’ of eight self-containing living areas with 72 basic units and 139 private rooms in total. Main level houses have a secure garden area and second level houses have a large balcony. The ‘clusters’ are linked to a central ‘village-square’ with a reception area, an atrium, café and hair salon. There is also a large living room and fireplace.

The Bungalows are four Victorian-style wings, each containing twelve private bedrooms with an attached bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, den and spa. The four bungalows connect at a large common area with a family kitchen, beauty salon and a living room with a fireplace. Each bungalow is surrounded by landscaped gardens with walking paths and a garden shed.

The Bungalows were developed through extensive community consultation, and research led by the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa, to create a small residential-style dementia care facility. Their design is the first of its kind in eastern Canada. Modeled on the best features of other Alzheimer residential facilities in western Canada and abroad, the residential-style, home-like accommodations also feature innovative programs. The partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa continues as they take an active role in the research and evaluation component of the facility. The Society has representation on the Clark Home Advisory Committee to provide dementia program input.

The houses and bungalows feature community living rooms with fireplace, abundant natural light, and access to secure gardens. The family dining room and kitchen facilities in each house and bungalow encourage families and friends to visit and dine with their loved ones.

Care Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Homes), Memory Care (Alzheimer's and Dementia)