Retirement Residences in Ontario
All-inclusive residential communities offering meals, housekeeping, social activities, and optional care services.
1064 communities found
Who Is It For?
Seniors looking for an all-inclusive residential experience with meals, housekeeping, and social programming, with optional personal care services.
What to Expect
Hotel-style living with private suites, restaurant-quality dining, recreational programs, wellness services, and the ability to add care packages as needs change.
Pricing in Canada
Retirement residences in Canada typically cost $2,500 to $6,500/month, varying by suite size, location, and included services.
170 Grove Manor - Rental Apartments
Barrie, ON
3.8$700 – $1,500/mo
A Better Way Retirement Home
Scarborough, ON
3.7Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Abbeyfield Lakeside House
Scarborough, ON
3.7Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Abbeylawn Manor Retirement Home
Pickering, ON
4.6From $4,450/moest.
Aberdeen Gardens Retirement Residence
Hamilton, ON
4.8Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Abington Court
Hamilton, ON
4.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
AbleLiving Services
Hamilton, ON
Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Adelaide Place Retirement Community
Lindsay, ON
4.8Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Adult Lifestyle Communities
Markham, ON
5.0From $3,150/moest.
Advent Forestview Retirement Residence
Toronto, ON
4.7From $4,150/mo
Age-Wise Solutions Inc. Long-Term Care Social Work Services
Kitchener, ON
From $4,300/moest.
AgeCare Elmira
Elmira, ON
5.0From $4,300/moest.
Albany Retirement Village
Petrolia, ON
4.0From $4,000/moest.
Albion Woods
Ottawa, ON
2.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Alexis Lodge Retirement Residence
Scarborough, ON
4.3Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Alta Vista Manor
Ottawa, ON
4.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Amber Lea Place Retirement Home Brantford
Brantford, ON
4.4From $3,650/moest.
Amenida Rayoak
North York, ON
4.9From $4,550/mo
Amenida Seniors Community Pickering
Pickering, ON
4.9Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Amenida Trafalgar Lodge
Oakville, ON
4.5Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Amica Aurora Promenade
Aurora, ON
3.4From $4,600/moest.
Amica Balmoral
Toronto, ON
4.7From $4,600/moest.
Amica Bayview Gardens
North York, ON
4.3Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Amica Bayview Village
North York, ON
4.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Cities for Retirement Residences in Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do retirement residences cost in Ontario?
Retirement residences in Ontario typically cost between $2,500 and $6,500 per month, varying by suite size, location, and included services. Care packages are usually available at an additional cost. CMHC's annual Seniors' Housing Survey tracks average rents across Canadian metropolitan areas.
What is included in a retirement residence?
Retirement residences typically include a private suite, restaurant-quality dining, housekeeping, laundry, recreational programs, wellness services, and 24-hour staff. Optional personal care packages can be added as needs change. In provinces with retirement home legislation (such as Ontario's RHRA), residences must be licensed and meet minimum care and safety standards.
What is the difference between a retirement residence and a nursing home?
Retirement residences offer hotel-style independent or lightly supported living, while nursing homes provide 24-hour medical care for those with complex health needs. Retirement residences focus on lifestyle and social engagement with optional care, and are privately funded. Nursing homes are typically government-subsidized and medically focused. The Canadian Healthcare Association provides detailed comparisons of care settings.
How do I choose a retirement residence in Ontario?
Tour multiple communities and compare suite sizes, dining quality, activity calendars, care options, and overall atmosphere. Ask about costs for additional care packages and how the community adapts to changing needs over time. Provincial consumer protection offices can help verify licensing and complaint history for retirement residences in Ontario.