Best Assisted Living in Ontario, Canada

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Overview of Grandview Retirement Living Stoney Creek

Grandview Retirement Living Stoney Creek provides independent living and assisted living options in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Independent living caters to self-sufficient seniors who want access to shared community amenities, whereas assisted living delivers help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication management.

Situated in the Redhill neighborhood, the property offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Two-bedroom units easily accommodate couples or residents who prefer additional space. Combining independent and supportive care in one location allows individuals to access extra assistance over time without changing their home address.

Pet-friendly policies enable residents to keep their pets on site. The area holds a walk score of 86, letting individuals without a personal vehicle handle most routine errands, visit local shops, or walk to nearby pharmacies and cafes on foot.

Interested families can reach out to Grandview Retirement Living Stoney Creek to request additional information or set up a walk-through of the property.

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Overview of Canterbury Place Retirement Residence

Canterbury Place Retirement Residence offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in North York, Ontario. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layout. A studio keeps everything in one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The range of care options may suit someone who wants independent living, needs help with daily tasks, or needs a short stay during a caregiver’s absence.

Chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant-style setting, with dietary accommodations available. Residents have access to a fitness centre, fitness classes, a movie theatre, billiards, a spa and hair salon, and an outdoor terrace, while transportation for planned excursions supports participation in activities away from the residence. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living there. With a Walk Score of 98, the area is a walker’s paradise: daily errands do not require a car, and someone who no longer drives can still get out independently. Andrea Guarnaccia is the residence’s director, and on-site non-denominational religious services are available.

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Overview of Waterford Grand Retirement Community

Waterford Grand Retirement Community, a continuing care retirement community, keeps its address in Nepean, ON, Canada, and covers memory care, independent living, and assisted living. Offering all three levels, the community can keep up with needs that grow over time.

Independent living gives residents private quarters, the services of the community, and no daily care at all. Assisted living brings in a helper for washing, dressing, and medication. Residents who may wander are supervised in a secured memory care setting.

Residences are studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom, with the studio as one private living space and the two-bedroom sized for a couple moving in together. Rated very walkable at 89 on Walk Score, the area lets most errands be done by walking. Giving up driving still leaves a way to get out independently.

Under the same roof are a pool, a movie theater, a bar, a spa, a salon, a café, and a fitness center. Transportation Services handles trips out, and social programs, recreation programs, and group fitness classes fill the schedule. Joseph Price is the executive director, and residents may bring their pets.

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Overview of Villa Italia Retirement Residence

Villa Italia Retirement Residence provides assisted living and respite care in On. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while residents maintain their own apartment. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The residence is in the Fessenden neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 59, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Studio and one-bedroom homes are available, with either a single private space or a separate bedroom and living area.

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Overview of Waterford Retirement Residence

Waterford Retirement Residence offers assisted living, a continuing care retirement community, independent living, and memory care in Ottawa, Ontario. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, including someone who may eventually need more support than independent living provides.

Waterford Retirement Residence opened in 1958. Waterford Senior Living Group owns the residence, and Emily Christopher is its director.

Residents can choose private or shared rooms. A shared room provides a different living arrangement from a private room and may suit someone comfortable sharing their space.

A Walk Score of 91 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

The residence has a pool, salon and spa, outdoor water gardens and paths, and planned outings with transportation. These give residents places for recreation as well as organized trips beyond the residence.

Exercise programs, music, art, and pet therapy provide scheduled wellness and activity options. Special diet accommodation supports residents with dietary needs, and pets are allowed at Waterford Retirement Residence.

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Overview of Viva Oakville Retirement Community

Viva Oakville Retirement Community offers assisted living and independent living in Oakville, Ontario. Independent living includes a private suite and community services without daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication and other daily tasks while the resident keeps their own apartment. The community may suit someone who wants to remain independent now but could benefit from daily assistance later.

Suite choices include studios, one bedroom options, one bedroom suites with a balcony, one bedroom suites with a den and two bedroom suites. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom suite can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Respite care is available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can use the saltwater pool, Victory Garden, salon and spa. V!VAfit classes, cooking demonstrations and group outings offer specific activities to join, while anytime or all day dining lets residents eat on a flexible schedule. The community is pet friendly, so a resident can bring a pet.

V!VA Retirement Communities operates Viva Oakville Retirement Community.

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Westpointe Retirement Community

164 Maravista Dr, Nepean, On K2J 7A7, Canada
Overview of Westpointe Retirement Community

Westpointe Retirement Community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in the Council Grove neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Respite care and short term rehabilitation are available, giving families a temporary care option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover and giving a resident a temporary setting for rehabilitation after an illness or injury.

Residents can use the saltwater fitness pool for aquafit classes, join cooking classes and chef demonstrations, and take part in planned outings. Restaurant style dining includes a private dining room for family events, and pets are allowed. Riverstone Retirement Communities operates the community.

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Overview of Billingswood Manor

Billingswood Manor offers assisted living and respite care in the Keokuk neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private room or studio. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs temporary relief or is recovering.

Studio accommodations give residents a private living space. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared, scratch-cooked meals, menu choices at each meal, and accommodations for special diets. Rehabilitation services and a salon are available on site. Landscaped gardens and pathways provide outdoor areas, while the activity schedule includes exercise classes, live entertainment, social arts programs, community outings, and a weekly social hour. Staff are present around the clock, supporting residents throughout the day and night. The combination of assisted living and respite care may suit someone who needs daily support or a temporary stay.

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Gilda‘s Club Simcoe Muskoka

10 Quarry Ridge Rd, Barrie, On L4M 7G1, Canada
Overview of Gilda‘s Club Simcoe Muskoka

Tucked in the heart of Barrie, Ontario, Gilda’s Club Simcoe Muskoka is dedicated to providing unparalleled cancer support for individuals and their families, lessening the burden of cancer-related distress while offering an array of evidence-based support programs tailored to each patient’s needs. Their support groups create a nurturing space for sharing experiences, fostering bonds that transcend the boundaries of cancer.

Their social events also provide an avenue for laughter and connection. From holistic approaches to cutting-edge therapies, they leave no stone unturned in their quest to empower their community. Here, individuals will find solace in the warm embrace of professionals who understand and support them in their journey.

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Garrison Place

373 Garrison Rd, Fort Erie, On L2A 1N1, Canada
Overview of Garrison Place

Located at 373 Garrison Rd in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, Garrison Place operates as a retirement home positioned approximately 1.0 kilometer from Fort Erie’s city center. The community provides residential accommodations for older adults, supported by licensed nursing staff and certified nursing assistants on-site. Respite care is available for temporary residential stays.

Amenities include nine identified features: full-service dining room, landscaped gardens, courtyard, gazebos, library, fitness classes, housekeeping, laundry services, and structured social activities. Meals are chef-prepared fresh in the dining room. The facility offers multiple daily activities designed to support resident engagement and community participation.

The residential setting emphasizes outdoor spaces and communal areas. The proximity to downtown Fort Erie is approximately 1.0 km, allowing accessibility to city services while maintaining a neighborhood-based atmosphere.

Garrison Place does not carry Medicare or Medicaid certification; consistent with its Canadian location and regulatory jurisdiction.

Licensing and compliance history are subject to Ontario provincial regulation rather than U.S. federal oversight.

Garrison Place serves older adults in Canada seeking residential retirement living with meal service, respite stays, and community-based recreational and wellness programming in a residential Ontario setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Ontario, Canada

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Ontario, Canada?

Assisted living in Ontario, Canada supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Ontario, Canada?

Assisted living in Ontario, Canada is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are typically regulated more strictly by national and local care authorities.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 assisted living facilities in Ontario, Canada. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Ontario, Canada?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ontario, Canada, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Ontario, Canada?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent inspection or regulatory report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.