Located in Toronto’s Davenport Neighbourhood, near Seaton Village and The Annex, Christie Gardens Apartments & Care has been serving elders in Toronto for over 40 years.
Christie Gardens is unlike any other retirement community in Toronto.
We acknowledge that 600 Melita Crescent, Toronto, is on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon treaty, which bound these Nations to share and protect the territory. All who come here are invited into this covenant in a spirit of peace, friendship, and respect.
Residents at Christie Gardens have access to additional on-site care and services and the assurance that if more care is required, a move away from home at Christie will not be necessary. Now that is a community you can have faith in!

At Christie Gardens we believe that elders deserve better. As such, we continually refine and improve upon our philosophy of care.
One way we do that is by living out our organizational values of excellence, community, and grace.
Our employees are committed to continuous improvement, building relationships, and believing the best in one another for the ultimate benefit of the elders we serve.
We have added a new and improved Virtual Tour!
The new tour makes it easy to look at all of the amenities on our lower level, as well as our recently renovated ground floor lobby, dining room, and our brand new Fitness and Physiotherapy Centre!
You can also see our newest Model Suite, the Sunflower.
In May 2025, The Christie Gardens Foundation announced the Grace Sweatman Education Fund. Named for Grace Sweatman, a lifelong champion for hands-on learning and continuing education, this fund was established to support an exciting new initiative at Christie Gardens: the Christie Gardens Academy!
For more information on the Christie Gardens Academy and to watch our launch video, visit www.christiegardensacademy.org.
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One of our greatest commitments is that of improving the quality of life of our residents. Central to this is the Wellness Team – an amalgamation of fitness, physiotherapy and clinic-based offerings. Our primary goal is to serve you, the resident, as effectively as possible with regards to your health and fitness needs.
Communication and collaboration form the foundation in our efforts to assist you with your health concerns.
Our knowledgeable staff will gladly assist you achieve your goals. We encourage all residents to stop by, even if it is only for a coffee and quick hello!
The Wellness Centre works with the Fitness and Physiotherapy departments. Together we form a team committed to effective management of your overall well-being.
Our goal is to provide you with onsite personalized health management that is adaptable to your changing needs.
We have developed the following programs in order to meet our resident’s goals:
By means of therapeutic exercises and other modalities, our physiotherapy team will assist in restoring, improving, and maintaining physical function affected by injury, surgery, or disability.
Examples of treatment include:
Chef Trent prepares delicious and nutritious meals every day with a team of cooks, some of whom have been at Christie Gardens for over 30 years!
Trent’s expertise, vision, and execution are second to none and he looks forward to many years of presenting culinary delights to our community.
Established in 1998, The Christie Gardens Foundation is the charity arm of Christie Gardens. Year–round fundraising efforts raise money to support our Benevolent Fund and our Capital Campaign.
In 2020, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary strain on our frontline teams, we established our Staff Care Fund.
In September 2022, we created our Inspire Scholarship. Inspire was developed to encourage Christie Gardens staff and their families to pursue continuing education in fields related to elder care.
In May 2025, we announced the Grace Sweatman Education Fund. Named for Grace Sweatman, the late CEO of Christie Gardens and President of this Foundation. Grace Sweatman was a lifelong champion for hands-on learning and continuing education. This fund was established to support an exciting new initiative at Christie Gardens: the Christie Gardens Academy! We are excited to support the development of Christie Gardens' in-house school for Personal Support Workers.
For more information on the Christie Gardens Academy and to watch our launch video, visit www.christiegardensacademy.org.
The Christie Gardens Foundation accepts donations by cheque, addressed to:
The Christie Gardens Foundation
600 Melita Crescent
Toronto, Ontario M6G 3Z4
You may also donate using a credit card or securities online through our partner, CanadaHelps.org.
Or, you may make a donation via e-transfer by sending funds to donation@christiegardens.org.
Announcing an exciting new initiative at Christie Gardens: our Christie Gardens Academy! We are so excited to begin development on our in-house school for Personal Support Workers. This school will be supported by donations to The Christie Gardens Foundation. For more information, including how to donate, visit www.christiegardensfoundation.org.
Christie Gardens Apartments and Care will embed the Christie Gardens Academy to create Personal Support Workers who will go out into the healthcare sector at large and create change from the inside out.
Their training will be unique: in-person, hands-on, and elder-informed. After 22 weeks, our graduates will leave with a foundation in person-centered care infused with our Christie values of Community, Excellence, and Grace.
We will set them up for success by focusing on the importance of relationship–building while teaching the fundamental skills of a PSW. Our vision is to empower elders to live well. We can support this vision by creating healthcare agents of change, bred in a culture of care.
As Chair, Claudia Thompson brings more than three decades of executive leadership to her role as the Christie Gardens Board of Directors Chair. Claudia retired in April 2025 after a distinguished 35-year career with Accenture, a global leader in consulting and outsourcing services, where she held multiple senior leadership roles and helped drive nationwide growth.
As Canada’s Health and Public Service Lead for nine years, Claudia led Accenture’s industry strategy, delivering sustained double-digit growth. As Inclusion & Diversity Lead for a decade, she positioned Accenture as one of Canada’s most inclusive employers.
Claudia has been actively involved in many organizations committed to equality, innovation, and community impact, including TechNation, the C.D. Howe Institute, and Women United.
Claudia holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University, the ICD.D designation from ICD-Rotman’s, and a certificate in Not-for-Profit Governance from Governance Solutions.
Ernie Avila was elected to the Board of Directors of Christie Gardens in January 2021. Ernie is the Executive Director of Discovery Pharmacy, where he also serves on the board of directors. The Discovery Pharmacy is a not for profit, fully accredited academic pharmacy which provides health care programs and services to the University of Toronto’s faculty, staff, students and wider community.
Ernie has over 15 years of professional experience in driving key strategic initiatives from the ideation/inception phase through to their execution involving a wide range of stakeholders and trans-disciplinary partnerships leading to successful sustainable programs.
Ernie’s interests include determining how the delivery of care; specifically, within the Canadian aging population and other vulnerable populations can be improved with emerging technologies.
Ernie obtained his Master of Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business, Western University and is currently pursuing his PhD, Health Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
Angel Morales is the Director of Development for LeaderImpact, a global outreach Christian organization for marketplace leaders. He oversees and heads the development of next generation business leaders under LeaderImpact NEXT.
Angel is a father of 2 boys and has been married to his wife, Mary Anne, for over 36 years.
Prior to joining LeaderImpact, Angel was a sales and business development executive for over 30 years leading sales and business development for companies such as Bell Canada, General Electric, Computer Associates, as well as several top software companies.
Angel has an engineering background and studied at De La Salle University.
Angel sits on the Board of several non-profit organizations in STEM, long-term care, and anti-human trafficking. He also sits on several Advisory Boards of startup tech companies. He has been a Business Mentor at the University of Toronto’s Impact Center – an entrepreneurship program for STEM companies. He is also involved in mentorship and coaching for MBA students through several campus ministries.
John Winsor is a global executive with a wealth of industry expertise in Financial Services, Real Estate, Human Capital and Leadership. With over 30 years of experience, John's career has been marked by distinguished tenures with TD Bank Group, Oxford Properties Group, and OMERS Pension Fund.
Today, he stands as the founder of Winsor Human Capital, a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive leadership consulting services to organizations and individuals.
Residing in Oakville alongside his cherished and accomplished wife, Kelly, of 30 years, John takes immense pride in his role as a father of two spectacular young men, Carter and Cole, both in their 20s.
John earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, and furthered his education through advanced study programs at numerous institutions, including the University of Western Ontario, Richard Ivey School of Business, the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, and the Faculty of Law at the University of Windsor.
Beyond his professional achievements, John Winsor is a passionate leader and advocate for underserved populations, actively contributing to numerous not-for-profit organizations. His previous board involvement includes serving as Board Chair at Matthew House Refugee Reception Services, Board Secretary for the Canadian Center for Diversity, Board Director at Immigrant Services Calgary, and Board Secretary at Brooklin Village Church.
Jodey Hutchings is an experienced nonprofit communications professional with over 20 years of experience in development, partner relations, and strategic engagement within faith-based and community organizations. She currently serves as Development Manager at World Renew, where she leads fundraising initiatives, cultivates donor relationships, and supports mission-driven programs that create meaningful global and local impact.
Previously, Jodey held senior development and communications roles with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, including Development Manager and Partner Relations and Print Communications Manager. In these roles, she strengthened stakeholder engagement, managed multi-channel communications, and supported organizational growth through effective donor stewardship.
Earlier in her career, Jodey worked as an Executive Assistant at Shepherd Village and Christie Gardens, building a strong foundation in administration, project coordination, and executive support.
Known for her collaborative leadership style, strong communication skills, and strategic mindset, Jodey is passionate about connecting people to purpose and advancing work that serves communities with integrity and compassion. She has a deep love for seniors and looks forward to serving on the Christie Gardens board of directors.
Bethany Larmour is a Manager in the Financial Accounting Consulting Group at RSM Canada LLP. She advises global corporations on complex transactions and technical accounting matters, delivering solutions aligned with the applicable financial reporting frameworks. Prior to joining RSM, Bethany spent over five years as an Auditor at Deloitte LLP, serving the public interest by helping protect investors and supporting the integrity of financial reporting for publicly traded entities.
Bethany is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from York University.
Outside of her professional work, Bethany is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable communities and is actively involved in her local church. She was elected to the Board of Directors of Christie Gardens in January 2026.
Kaylee Alton joined the Board of Directors in December 2024. Kaylee is a licensed and regulated Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, and the founder of The Confident Hormone Club and The Confident Health Clinic, where she empowers individuals to improve their health through science and faith. With over 12 years of clinical experience, Kaylee has dedicated her career to transforming lives with personalized treatment strategies, education, and fostering collaborative care with other providers.
Kaylee holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto, where she conducted stem cell research, and she earned her naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.
An active member of naturopathic associations for the Yukon, Ontario, and Quebec, Kaylee also contributes to improving the literacy and support for preventative health measures for the general public.
Outside of her professional life, Kaylee enjoys her family, being active outdoors and supporting the local church, to help people know God better.
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