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The Elliott Community
A proud tradition of serving Guelph and area since 1903
170 Metcalfe St., Guelph ON Canada N1E 4Y3
Phone: 519-822-0491 | Email: info@elliotcommunity.org | Web site: www.elliotcommunity.org



Programs and Services

At The Elliott Community, we believe our residents should have the opportunity to live life to their fullest. To help support this belief, many programs and services are offered. Some are available to all residents, some to retirement residents only and some to long-term care residents only. In addition, many organized social activities help to build a strong sense of community.

Our Elliott Community Café is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Open to the general public, our Café offers a wide selection of delicious food and beverages. 

All Residents

  • Foot-care nurse
  • Laboratory services 
  • On-site dental and oral hygiene services
  • VitalAire provides oxygen assessments and needs
  • Salon
  • Community Centre activities (walking club, entertainment, craft sales, bazaars, clothing sales) 
  • Dietitian
  • Chaplain
  • Infection Control Coordinator
  • Palliative Care Program
  • Guest Suites
  • Library
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fitness room
  • Games room
  • Atrium
  • Tuck Shop 

Retirement Residents

  • Private dining room for family functions
  • Medical supplies sold at cost
  • Residents’ Council meets with management on a regular basis to discuss issues/concerns

Long-term Care Residents

  • In-house horticultural therapy programs
  • Glasses and hearing aid repairs
  • Wound-care nurse
  • Denturist appointments available
  • CCAC provides Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathologists for swallowing assessments
  • Physiotherapist supports maintaining and/or increasing physical functions
  • Therapy Supplies offer assessments for wheelchairs and walkers. They also will conduct seating assessments and needs, as well as provide specialty mattresses.

Social Activities (to name just a few)

  • Walking group
  • Knitting group
  • Weekly afternoon tea social
  • Intergenerational programs with visiting Grade-school children
  • Learning-to-speak-French club
  • Pet visitation
  • Book club
  • Poetry club
  • Bible group
  • Organized exercise groups
  • Off-site Aquafit once a week