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Organization: Garry J. Armstrong Home  
Phone Numbers: 613-789-5100
TTY: 613-580-2401
Fax: 613-789-3704
Website: ottawa.ca/en/residents/social-services/housing/hou...
Address:
200 Island Lodge Rd
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5M2
Intersection: Vanier Pkwy and St Patrick St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Service Daily 24 hours
Executives: Sarah Dickson - Administrator
City of Ottawa, Long-Term Care Services, Garry J. Armstrong Home
613-580-2424 ext 30026 * sarah.dickson@ottawa.ca
Service Description: Long-term care home * 24-hour nursing and personal care * access to a doctor and other health professionals
  • bedding and furniture
  • laundry and housekeeping
  • meals
  • personal hygiene supplies
  • medical supplies and equipment (such as catheters, ostomy bags, or wound care supplies)
  • assistance with medication and activities of daily living
  • therapeutic and recreational activities

Owned and operated by the City of Ottawa

Facility Total Number Of Beds   180
Floors   7
Elevators   2
Tour Information  
Notes: Built in 2005
Long Term Care Room Type Private Room   108 rooms at preferred rate
Basic - 2 Bed   72 rooms at basic rate
Couple In Same Room   Once both are residents and if requested, the home would move them to a basic room when available
Bathroom Types and Amenities Ensuite Private  
Ensuite Shared  
Elevated Toilet Seat   With assessment, as required
Emergency Call System  
Special Units Secure Unit (Specialized Dementia Care)  
Special Programs Behavioural Support Program  
Psychogeriatric Program   Service Agreement with Royal Ottawa
Specialty Resident Care Services Bariatric Accommodations   Limited bariatric beds, as available * no capacity for ceiling lifts
Security Entrances Enabled Secure Coded Access Doors (keyless entry)   Access cards available
Wander Management System Available   Roamalert bracelet, if required
Nightly Resident Checks  
Meals and Beverages Dining Area In Each Unit  
Family Dining Area   Country Kitchen available by reservation
Meal Tray Service for Residents that are ill  
Alcohol - Pub/Social Event(s)  
Alcohol - Alcohol at Doctor's Discretion  
Amenities Offered Air Conditioning - Entire Facility  
Air Conditioning - In Common Areas  
Air Conditioning - In-Suite  
Furniture Policy  
Pets - Pets May Visit  
Smoking - Outdoors  
WiFi/Internet Central   Resident computer available
WiFi/Internet For Individual Room   Fee for service
Special Services Spiritual Services   Spiritual visits based on individual care needs
Power Mobility Aides Motorized Scooter Allowed   With assessment, as capable, must be able to store safely in resident’s room; for use from resident’s room to go outside only
Motorized Wheel Chair Allowed   With assessment, as capable
Additional Personal Services Banking   Trust account Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Entertainment  
Hairdresser/Barber  
Library  
Mail Delivery  
Recreational Services  
Special Outings  
Telephone - Available In-Suite   Fee for service
TV - Cable Available In-Suite   Fee for service
TV Lounge  

Fees: Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care
Application: Apply through Ontario Health atHome by calling 310-2222 or TTY 613-745-0049
Eligibility / Target Population: Older adults and adults 18 years and older who are deemed eligible by an Ontario Health atHome care coordinator as per the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021
Languages: English * French
Area Served:
Ottawa and area  
See Also: Long-Term Care Homes

This information was last completely updated on April 23, 2025

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