Nearest emergency department
St. Michael's Hospital
Hospital
About 1.5 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Memory Clinic
Retirement Home
The Sumach by Chartwell
80GoodPart of Chartwell Retirement Residences.
146 Sumach St, Toronto, ON M5A 0P7, Canada
4.5(51 reviews)Retirement HomeIndependent Living
Pet friendlyFitness centreDiningGardens
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Last updated September 2026
About This Community
The Sumach by Chartwell is a modern 12-storey retirement residence in downtown Toronto offering condo-style rental apartments with full kitchens, in-suite laundry, and flexible à la carte services.
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The Sumach by Chartwell is a modern retirement residence located on Sumach Street in Toronto's vibrant East End neighbourhood. It offers rental apartments featuring full kitchens, in-suite laundry, and comprehensive building amenities in a contemporary 12-storey building.
The residence emphasizes independent living with flexibility, allowing residents to add services as needed rather than requiring a set care package.
The residence features condo-style living with design-forward common spaces and is located in a walkable area close to parks, shops, restaurants, and transit.
Residents enjoy access to a rooftop patio, fitness studio, theatre, cocktail lounge, billiards room, and a full-service restaurant with à la carte dining. The community includes optional social, recreational, educational and leisure activities.
The Sumach is pet-friendly with a dog-wash station available. A 12-storey building with 24/7 on-site staff and emergency response provides peace of mind.
The residence offers flexible à la carte services including housekeeping, linen service, transportation and wellness options to support residents' independence and vitality.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at The Sumach by Chartwell
Starting price
From $2,699/mo
Retirement HomeIndependent Living
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.
Accommodation options
Studio
One-bedroom
One-bedroom-plus-den
Two-bedroom
Townhome
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors seeking independent living with flexible services
- Those wanting downtown urban living
- Pet owners
Consider Alternatives For
- Seniors who need 24-hour nursing or complex medical care
- Those who need secure dementia 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 The Sumach by Chartwell, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Rehabilitation & continuing care
Bridgepoint Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 0.9 km away
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Complex Continuing Care
- Palliative Care
Also nearby
Michael Garron Hospital
Hospital
About 4.4 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Memory Clinic
- Dementia Care
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Care Services
- Housekeeping
- Linen service
- Transportation
- Wellness services
- Dining services
Amenities
- Rooftop patio
- Fitness studio
- Theatre
- Cocktail lounge
- Billiards and games room
- Private party room
- Full-service restaurant
- Dog-wash station
- Underground parking
Key Features
- Pet friendly
- Full kitchens
- In-suite laundry
- 24/7 on-site staff
- À la carte services
- Downtown Toronto location
- Condo-style living
Photo Gallery
Photos via Google Maps
Google Reviews
4.5
51 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Andrea Vicino
9 months ago · via Google
I had an amazing experience with Sumach by Chartwell! The staff were incredible—especially Jef. He guided me through every step of finding the perfect home for my dad. The building is modern, welcoming, and full of great amenities that create a real sense of community. My dad is thriving here—he’s happy, making new friends, and truly enjoying life. Highly recommend Sumach by Chartwell for anyone looking for a vibrant and supportive place to live!
Geoffrey Pierce
11 months ago · via Google
We were very happy with the experience our mother had at The Sumach. Although she was there for only one year before transitioning to a long term care home, she received a high level of care and support throughout this time. Their ability to adapt to sudden changes in Mom’s care needs was also greatly appreciated.
Deb B
a year ago · via Google
Our father suddenly wasn't able to live on his own and we quickly needed to find a retirement home for him in the downtown Toronto area to be close to our family and friends. Someone had mentioned The Sumach by Chartwell to me and after taking a tour there I was extremely impressed by the quality of their suites, facilities and kind, caring and helpful staff. From the moment we decided this would be the perfect place for dad, Jeff R. quickly helped us get everything organized to make dads transition go as smoothly as possible. Jeff took our calls (which were many) 24/7 and always greeted us with a happy and encouraging voice which is much needed through this very stressful transition for all involved. We were able to arrange everything to have my father moved into a beautiful place called The Sumach within a weeks time due only from the help of Jeff and a very special lady named Susan. Now dad is living a beautiful lifestyle and hopefully he will continue to carry on there for many many years. We highly recommend this senior's retirement home for anyone needing a safe and beautiful home with delicious meals, enormous amount of activities and compassionate, caring staff whom always greet you with a smiling friendly face. Again, thank you Jeff R. for all your help, thoughtfulness and keeping me sane!
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from The Sumach by Chartwell's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
The Sumach by Chartwell holds a strong 4.5-star rating across 51 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
- Engaging activities and social life
- Warm, welcoming community
ThemesStaff & careDiningActivitiesAtmosphereCommunication
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
80/ 100
Confidence Score
Good
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 60/60Verified 20/40
Senior Care Path gives The Sumach by Chartwell an SCP Confidence Score of 80/100 (Good), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0555 · checked October 2026
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Location
146 Sumach St, Toronto, ON M5A 0P7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario M5A 0P7
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