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   About Us

Unitarian House is a vibrant community for seniors offering security, freedom, opportunity for personal fulfillment and comfort in a beautiful setting overlooking the Ottawa River Parkway.

Established in 1984, Unitarian House of Ottawa is a not-for-profit, non-denominational residence for independent living.  More than bricks and mortar, we are a community of active residents and dedicated staff.

Unitarian House creates opportunities to retain old friends and to make new ones and to enjoy previous interests and to participate in new activities.

Unitarian House is a friendly, caring community for active seniors who wish to continue enjoying their individual lifestyles.

Accommodation:  choose between 1 and 2 bedroom Independent Living Units with access to laundry rooms, dining room and Home Care services. 

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Retirement Living Bed/Sitting rooms and 2-room suites that include all meals, personal laundry done weekly, housekeeping and an RN on duty 24/7.

Our Mission

The mission of Unitarian House of Ottawa is to continue to provide a not-for-profit residence for seniors where, in a secure and caring environment, residents will have maximum independence, opportunities for personal fulfillment, companionship and participation in a dynamic, collaborative community of residents, staff and management. 

 Our Shared Values

The residents, staff and management of Unitarian House share the following values:

• We believe in and value the uniqueness and the individuality of all who live, volunteer and work in Unitarian House, the diversity of their cultures, their life experiences and their need for personal safety and security.
  

• We believe that the health of our community depends on the participation of its members in its activities and management.
  

• We believe in the value of friendship and of mutual respect, in discretion, and the need for individual privacy.
  

• We believe in the value of all contributions, of whatever kind, that are made to enhance the well being of our community.
  

• We believe in the need to innovate, to improve and to achieve excellence in all our endeavours.
  

• We believe in open communication and in accountability in the use of all our resources.
  

• We believe in a high quality work environment with appropriate remuneration and opportunities for the personal and the professional development of staff.
  

• We believe in advancing the knowledge and understanding of seniors' issues by participating in research projects and in the training of health care providers.
  

• We believe it is important to advocate on behalf of seniors by participating in, and making submissions to, appropriate organizations concerned with their well-being including, where needed, submissions to political representatives.