Nearest emergency department
Lakeridge Health - Ajax
Hospital
About 3.2 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Medicine
- Outpatient Rehabilitation

Part of Chartwell Retirement Residences.
240 Old Harwood Ave, Ajax, ON L1T 0N2, Canada
4.7(61 reviews)Last updated October 2026
Chartwell Harwood is an independent living retirement residence in Ajax offering spacious suites with flexible care services through its Care Assist program.
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Chartwell Harwood is located in a quiet, tree-lined Ajax neighbourhood near shopping, restaurants, and the waterfront.
The residence offers spacious independent living suites in studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, and two-bedroom layouts, with main-floor options featuring 12-foot ceilings and private patio access.
The residence includes a Care Assist program providing customized care from light to moderate to heavy support, three daily meals, weekly housekeeping, transportation services, and a full range of amenities including a saltwater pool, hair salon, pub, fitness room, and gardens.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed October 2026.
Starting price
From $3,731/mo
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The nearest emergency department and senior-focused healthcare, with approximate straight-line distances. These are public facilities near Chartwell Harwood Retirement Residence, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Nearest emergency department
Hospital
About 3.2 km away
Memory & cognitive care
Mental health hospital
About 7 km away
Palliative care
Hospital
About 13.6 km away
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.



4.7
61 Google reviews
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Chartwell Harwood Retirement Residence holds an excellent 4.7-star rating across 61 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and engaging activities and social life.
Most common praise
Most recent reviews
Marina Martins
2 months ago · via Google
I researched deeply to find a retirement community for my 89 year old mother who had always lived with a family member. This was not a voluntary optional move but one that had become unavoidable. I'm not sure who was more terrified of the pending transition...my mother or myself. I was looking for the right people as much as the right place. Online, people consistently mentioned Ashley Akins as an extraordinarily caring and capable point person. I called Chartwell Harwood and after speaking to Ashley the first time, I knew, this was the place. Due to logistical circumstances, and thanks to Ashley, most of the arrangements were made remotely without the benefit for an in-person visit. A stress free experience. The moment we walked into the building and were welcomed by Ashley and the staff, I knew this was right. Within a week of expected nervous transitioning, my mother embraced a space that caters to her independence desire while greatly elevating her social circle. She is fully engaged and happy. Forever grateful to Ashley, the staff and generous welcoming residents at Chartwell Harwood. This is a true carimg home for my mother.
Jennifer Fowler
2 months ago · via Google
We took a tour of Chartwell Harwood in April during their open house. Ashley Akins greeted us and showed us around. We were very impressed with the facilities, the activities and services that are offered and the units are very spacious. My mother in law just moved in this past week and seems to be adjusting well. We are. Rey pleased that she chose to move there. We highly recommend.
Sunny-Dawn Walker
3 months ago · via Google
We just moved our Mother into Chartwell Harwood in Ajax last week and we’ve had the most wonderful experience so far, we couldn’t be more pleased. Ashley is amazing and goes above and beyond for us and our Mom. Starting from the detailed tour to the actual move in, everything has gone seamlessly. She answered all of our 100 questions with a big smile on her face. Ashley has been very understanding and patient with the transition and has gone the extra mile to include my Mother in all the activities to make her feel comfortable and welcome. It has been a great peace of mind for myself and my Brother knowing she is in great hands here at Chartwell and just knowing they have her best interest at heart. Thankyou so much Ashley and all the staff at Chartwell Harwood!
Google reviews and rating refreshed October 2026.
Confidence Score
Good
Our 100-point confidence rating
Senior Care Path gives Chartwell Harwood Retirement Residence an SCP Confidence Score of 80/100 (Good), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
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Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0447 · checked October 2026
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240 Old Harwood Ave, Ajax, ON L1T 0N2, Canada, Ajax, Ontario L1T 0N2
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