Live with us at Dorchester Terrace Retirement Residence and embrace a lifestyle tailored precisely for you. Discover joy in every moment and become part of a community built on connection and friendship.
Explore a vibrant senior living community in Dorchester, Ontario a picturesque town just east of London. Its proximity to Highway 401 makes it a convenient location for visiting family and friends, while also being close to nearby shopping and other modern amenities. At Dorchester Terrace, our passion for healthy aging and personalized service are seamlessly combined to support your independent retirement lifestyle in the village of Dorchester, Ontario.
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Location
143 Byron Ave.Dorchester, ON
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Key Lifestyle Features
- Well-appointed suites with beautiful Juliette balconies that open to fresh country air
- Professional and caring team members to ensure high levels of comfort and security
- Comfortable yet elegant restaurant style dining where you choose your dinner companion(s) and a time that suits you
- Embrace the benefits of a healthy mind, body and soul through our diverse social activities, exercise programs and day excursions with the exclusive Dorchester Terrace Coach
- Our garden terrace and outdoor putting green keeps you active and on your toes!
- Individually controlled heating and air conditioning
- Dealer’s Den, games room and library
- Century Hall, Theatre
- Creative Corner, art studio
- Rendezvous, party room
- Healthy Habit, fitness club
- Store to Door: light grocery service
Green Features
Our Retirement Residences include many green features as part of our ongoing commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.
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Suites
Every suite at Dorchester Terrace is well appointed; just add your personal touches to make it home.
Tour our model suites here:
Studio
One Bedroom
Respite Care for Seniors
with Short Term Stays
at Dorchester Terrace Retirement Residence in Dorchester, Ontario
Sifton Retirement Living is there for you, whatever your reasons. Whether you are in search of a temporary stay during a time of recovery or need a place to reside while a caregiver is away. We’re here to support your needs with respite care, which provides a safe place that allows you to focus on the important things.
Respite Stays include:
- 24-hour on-site nursing and care staff
- State of the Art Emergency response system
- Beautifully furnished and bright suites offering full accessibility
- Three meals a day, carefully planned by our food services team
- Numerous amenities, activities and recreational programs
- Daily housekeeping and linen service
We are happy to welcome outside services for those who need the additional support.
Our caring staff takes pride in the excellent accommodations and services offered.
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Location
143 Byron Ave.Dorchester, ON
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🌼🌳🌸What a wonderful outing to the Whistling Gardens ! We enjoyed the fountain show, followed by a picnic lunch and then meandered through pathways through the garden grounds. Everyone was amazed by the variety of plants, trees and flowers! 🌼🌳🌸 ... See MoreSee Less
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Lovely day outside.
Thank you Ingersoll Pipe Band for such a wonderful performance! ... See MoreSee Less
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Love the bagpipes!
Thanks for sharing! What a treat for the residents and us too. Staff are always so thoughtful with their array of rec choices - wonderful!!
🌅🎶A big thank you to Ingersoll Pipe Band for a wonderful performance outside in our courtyard this evening, we loved listening as the sun was setting in the background! 🌅 🎶 ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful evening
🍑✨The residents are feeling peachy today! This morning we made peach jam from scratch and we spent the afternoon listening to Jude Coyle, while enjoying some peach crumble and a strawberry peach refresher! After we played “put a peach on it” and the winners got a fresh local peach.🍑✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Looks like another fun day.
Now that's what I call enjoying the fruits of your labour.