Nearest emergency department
Ottawa Civic Hospital
Hospital
About 1.8 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Assisted Living
Shepherds Of Good Hope - The Oaks Residence
42Limited1057 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6A9, Canada
4.3(12 reviews)Assisted LivingLong Term Care
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Last updated September 2026
About This Community
The Oaks is a 55-unit supportive housing facility in Ottawa's west end offering the Managed Alcohol Program, an Aging-at-Home program for residents over 55, and units in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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The Oaks is a 55-unit facility located across two buildings in Ottawa's west end.
It serves residents through three main programs: the Managed Alcohol Program (MAP), an Aging-at-Home program, and residential units provided in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
The Managed Alcohol Program is a harm-reduction service operated with Ottawa Inner City Health Inc. Participants receive medically prescribed wine dosages hourly for fifteen hours daily, enabling stabilization and reducing overall alcohol consumption.
On-site staff provide comprehensive support including ongoing medical and mental health services, case management, personal care assistance, daily meals, and life-skills training.
The Aging-at-Home program serves 15 residents generally over age 55 with physical and mental health issues and/or addiction challenges.
An additional ten beds are allocated to residents living with mental health challenges through partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Individuals with addiction challenges and mental health needs
- Adults over 55 with complex health and social needs
- People seeking stable supportive housing with medical oversight
Consider Alternatives For
- Fully independent seniors who don't need daily support
- Those who need secure memory care
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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 Shepherds Of Good Hope - The Oaks Residence, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Mental health hospital
About 1.1 km away
- Specialized Geriatric Services
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Palliative care
Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 6.6 km away
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Care Services
- 24-hour staff support
- Medical services
- Mental health services
- Case management
- Medication management
- Meal services
- Life-skills training
Key Features
- Harm-reduction focused
- Managed Alcohol Program
- Aging-at-home support
- Community-oriented
Google Reviews
4.3
12 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Peter Kunuk
2 years ago · via Google
Able to visit my brother
Jordan M
6 years ago · via Google
Seen your doc on CBC. How do I sign up??
Francesco D'Alessio
6 years ago · via Google
Thank you Shepherds of Good Hope.
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Shepherds Of Good Hope - The Oaks Residence holds a strong 4.3-star rating across 12 Google reviews.
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
42/ 100
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Location
1057 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6A9, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 6A9
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