Carleton Lodge

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Long Term Care

Carleton Lodge

54Developing

55 Lodge Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1, Canada

4.9(16 reviews)
Long Term Care
WaitlistavailabilityPlacement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, not by contacting the home directly.

Last updated October 2026

About This Community

Carleton Lodge is a not-for-profit long-term care home operated by the City of Ottawa with 161 licensed beds, located in Nepean, Ontario.

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Senior Care Path Summary

Carleton Lodge is a not-for-profit long-term care home situated at 55 Lodge Road in Nepean, Ontario. The home is operated by the City of Ottawa and holds 161 licensed beds. As of January 31, 2026, the home had 1104 people on its waiting list.

The home is accredited and strives to improve quality, safety and efficiency. Inspections are conducted by the Ministry of Long-Term Care, with reports available for public access. The home administrator is Yves Pilon.

Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed October 2026.

Pricing at Carleton Lodge

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A starting price usually covers the suite, meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is added on top as needs grow, so ask for an all-in quote in writing.

How placement works

Applying for long-term care

This is a long-term care home, so you can't book a room directly. Placement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which confirms eligibility and manages the waiting list for the homes you choose.

  1. 1A care coordinator confirms that long-term care is the right level of care and that you're eligible.
  2. 2You pick the homes you'd like, and your name is added to each home's waiting list.
  3. 3When a bed opens and you're next in line, the home offers it to you.
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Who This Community Is Best For

Ideal For

  • Seniors with complex medical needs who require 24-hour nursing care

Consider Alternatives For

  • Active or largely independent seniors

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Hospitals & healthcare nearby

The nearest emergency department and senior-focused healthcare, with approximate straight-line distances. These are public facilities near Carleton Lodge, not services it provides or is affiliated with.

Nearest emergency department

Queensway Carleton Hospital

Hospital

About 10.8 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Memory Clinic
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation

Also nearby

Ottawa Civic Hospital

Hospital

About 14.1 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Geriatric Psychiatry

Also nearby

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

Mental health hospital

About 13.7 km away

  • Specialized Geriatric Services
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
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Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.

Key Features

  • 161 licensed beds
  • Accredited provider
  • Not-for-profit

Google Reviews

4.9

16 Google reviews

Most recent reviews

  • Jennifer Norton

    Jennifer Norton

    4 months ago · via Google

    Our family has been incredibly impressed with Carleton Lodge. From the moment you walk into the beautiful and welcoming lobby, you can feel the warmth and sense of community throughout the entire home. The atmosphere truly feels like a loving extended family where residents are treated with dignity, kindness, and genuine compassion every single day. The caring staff go above and beyond to ensure residents feel comfortable, supported, and valued. A very special shout-out to the support staff throughout the building — their hard work, patience, and friendly attitudes do not go unnoticed and make such a meaningful difference. Our uncle Carl will celebrate 3 years at Carleton Lodge this November. After being briefly displaced due to the flood, his welcome back to the home was absolutely beautiful and deeply touching for our family. Carl has also endured the heartbreaking loss of his sister and caregiver, and throughout it all, the staff have been nothing short of amazing. Their love, compassion, patience, and genuine care helped him through some hard times and reminded us that he is truly surrounded by people who care deeply about him. One of the things that means the most to Carl is the sense of connection he feels every day. Visitors to the home are such an important part of his life, and you will often catch him happily talking hockey with many different visitors throughout the building. Those daily conversations, smiles, and friendships bring him so much joy and truly make him feel part of a caring community. We also appreciate the many thoughtful amenities and programs available for residents, including the convenient in-house store, the incredible volunteers who generously give their time, and the wide variety of engaging activities that keep residents active, social, and connected. Carleton Lodge truly feels like part of Carl’s family now, and we cannot thank the entire team enough for the exceptional care, comfort, and compassion they continue to provide.

  • Steve Barreira

    Steve Barreira

    4 months ago · via Google

    My parents recently moved into this long-term care facility, and I truly cannot express how grateful I am for the kindness and compassion shown by the staff. From the very beginning, everyone has been welcoming, patient, caring, and genuinely supportive during what has been a very emotional transition for our family. The staff treat residents with dignity and respect, and it’s clear they truly care about the people living there. Knowing that both of my parents are in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment gives me tremendous peace of mind. Thank you to all the nurses, PSWs, social worker(s), support staff, and everyone involved for the incredible work you do every day. Your kindness does not go unnoticed, and our family deeply appreciates it.

  • Al Lebeau

    Al Lebeau

    8 months ago · via Google

    Without a doubt, Carleton Lodge is a very well run Long Term Care Facility. My wife is not only taken care of in every way but she and the other residents of the Dementia ward are truly loved by the nurses and PSWs. They are like family to me. All the staff, including reception, the Tuck Shop, the Activities, cleaning, kitchen, physiotherapists and maintenance are always performing their duties efficiently and with smiling faces. The Lodge is always very clean and there are plenty of common areas where you can take your loved ones to for visits or the have a meal with. In the summer there are wheel chair swings, pathways and gardens to enjoy. Carleton Lodge is surrounded by nature and is right beside the Jock river which will soon have an upgrade to include more accessibility. Entertainment is a regular occurrence with musicians, petting zoos, animal visits and much more. Thank-you to the manager Yves Pilon and all the wonderful staff. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Summary of Google Reviews

Summarized by Senior Care Path from Carleton Lodge's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.

Carleton Lodge holds an excellent 4.9-star rating across 16 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and quality dining and meals.

Most common praise

  • Caring, attentive staff
  • Quality dining and meals
  • Clean, well-kept spaces
  • Engaging activities and social life
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Google reviews and rating refreshed October 2026.

54/ 100

Confidence Score

Developing

Our 100-point confidence rating

Trust 48/60Verified 6/40
How we calculate the Confidence Score

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Location

55 Lodge Rd, Ottawa, ON K2C 3H1, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3H1

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