St Patrick's Home of Ottawa

Residence Amenities & Services

• Arts and crafts
• Chapel
• Community Garden
• Computers
• Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
• Fitness Studio

• Games Room
• Hairdresser
• Laundry machines
• Library
• Mail box

• Onsite foot care
• Party room
• Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
• Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
• Spa tub or shower room

Programs & Activities

• Bible Classes
• Bingo
• Brain Fitness

• Continued education
• Entertainment
• Exercise Program

• Movie Nights
• Parties
• Religious & Holiday Services

Community Description

As a result of long-term care reform in 1993, St. Patrick’s Home ceased to be a Home for the Aged and become a Long-Term Care Facility. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care controlled admissions through a central agency and restrictive new admissions criteria effectively eliminated the residential or lighter care program. Through the process of attrition, lighter care residents were replaced by residents with heavier and complex care needs. The Home continues to evolve as a complex and sophisticated institution.

In 1995, St. Patrick’s Home formed an affiliation with the University of Ottawa to promote clinical excellence, education and research.

On January 1, 1996, the Home was incorporated as a separate entity with the legal name St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Inc.

Implementation of a resident- and family-centred care model was implemented in early 1997, as well as a major organizational restructuring of the Board of Directors.

Rapid health care changes and the Board’s commitment to continue a Catholic presence in the institutions sponsored by religious congregations lead to a new form of sponsorship. In 1997 the Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario (CHCO) was incorporated under civil and canon law. In 2000 the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception transferred sponsorship of St. Patrick’s Home to CHCO. St. Patrick’s Home and other CHCO sponsored institutions continue to operate as separate corporations. The main role of the sponsor is to ensure an enduring Catholic presence in the member health care institutions.

Care Type

Long Term Care (Nursing Homes)