Caritas Residence
Retirement living in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overlooking the beautiful Bedford Basin in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Caritas Residence welcomes men and women to enjoy a beautifully designed retirement living community with a view. This peaceful community and its design reflects an ongoing partnership with the Sisters of Charity and is located next to the picturesque campus of Mount Saint Vincent University.
The Caritas Residence grounds include beautiful walking trails, elegant gardens and lovely areas for residents to connect with others, read a book and relax in nature. Caritas’ Heritage Garden has a Parks Canada designation, and is complete with a fruit tree orchard, gazebo seating and paved walking paths.
DePaul Hall, home to 47 long term care residents, is located on floors three and four at the Caritas Residence. Learn about DePaul Hall on the Shannex website.
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Photo Gallery
Exterior view
View from the balcony
Comfortable lounge area with TV
Multi-purpose room
Heritage gallery
Lounge area with large windows and TV
BEAUTY SALON
MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
HOUSEKEEPING
DINING ROOM
WALKING TRAILS
CONCIERGE SERVICE
Building Services
- All utilities and communications services (telephone, Wifi and basic cable) included
- Weekly housekeeping
- Planned wellness and social activities
- Onsite wellness coach to assist with wellness goals
- Towel and linen laundry service
Building Amenities
- The Immaculate Conception Chapel
- Queen of Peace Chapel
- Elizabeth Seton Terrace (mezzanine level)
- St. Vincent dePaul Heritage Gallery
- Marillac Library
- Hair salon
- Activity room
- Exercise room
- Dining room
Outdoor Amenities
- Various seating areas
- Gardens, paved walking paths, gazebo
Safety & Security
- Secure community with 24-hour staffing for peace of mind
- 24-hour monitored, interactive personal emergency response system
- State-of-the-art fire alarm and sprinkler system, with in-suite smoke detectors
- Support handrails in elevators and hallways
- Generator for full backup emergency power
- Smoke-free environment