Retirement Homes in Canada
SeniorHome.ca lists 2,624 retirement homes in 718 Canadian cities and towns. SeniorHome.ca's estimated median starting rent is $2,512 a month, usually including a private suite, meals, housekeeping and activities, with personal care billed on top.
Top-rated retirement homes in Canada
L'Oasis Assomption N-D
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
5.0Contact for pricing: (438) 619-1199
Complexe St-Jacques
Granby, QC
5.0Contact for pricing: (438) 619-1199
Wesley Manor
New Westminster, BC
5.0Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Islandview Special Care Home
Miramichi, NB
5.0Contact for pricing: (506) 300-9844
Ashley Manor
Ajax, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Pond Michael
Penticton, BC
5.0Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Pine Grove Lodge
Vaughan, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Ashley Oaks Retirement Residence
Brampton, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Victoria House Retirement Home
Orillia, ON
5.0$2,230 – $4,531/moest.
Marie-Hélène Laplante | Conseillère en hébergement autorisée chez Visavie
Trois-Rivieres, QC
5.0$1,913 – $4,039/moest.
Cobblestone Lodge Retirement Home
Aurora, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Assisted Rental Housing
Orangeville, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Retirement Homes by province
Estimated median starting monthly cost (SeniorHome.ca estimates, not quotes). Care is often extra.
| Province | Listings | Est. median starting cost |
|---|---|---|
| Retirement homes in Quebec | 1,478 | $1,861 |
| Retirement homes in Ontario | 845 | $3,278 |
| Retirement homes in British Columbia | 111 | $2,884 |
| Retirement homes in New Brunswick | 43 | $1,652 |
| Retirement homes in Nova Scotia | 35 | $2,015 |
| Retirement homes in Alberta | 33 | $2,313 |
| Retirement homes in Saskatchewan | 30 | $1,971 |
| Retirement homes in Manitoba | 25 | $1,771 |
| Retirement homes in Newfoundland and Labrador | 16 | $2,184 |
| Retirement homes in Prince Edward Island | 6 | $3,032 |
| Retirement homes in Yukon | 1 | — |
| Retirement homes in Nunavut | 1 | — |
Retirement homes in popular cities
What a retirement home is
A retirement home (called a retirement residence, or in Quebec a résidence privée pour aînés, RPA) is private-pay housing for older adults who want meals, social life and support available, but don't need 24-hour nursing care. Residents rent a suite and choose from services: dining, housekeeping, transportation, and personal care such as help with bathing, dressing or medication.
Retirement homes are different from long-term care homes (nursing homes), which provide 24-hour nursing care, are funded by the provincial health system, and are accessed through a provincial assessment and waitlist rather than by signing a lease.
What retirement homes cost
Rent depends on the city, the suite size and how much care is included. Larger cities and new buildings cost more; shared suites and smaller towns cost less. The table below shows SeniorHome.ca's estimated median starting rent by province; these are estimates, not quotes. Care packages are usually extra, so ask each home for its full monthly cost at the care level you need.
Retirement homes aren't publicly funded, but some costs may be tax-deductible: attendant and personal care can qualify for the federal Medical Expense Tax Credit. A tax professional can confirm what applies to your situation.
How to choose a retirement home
Visit at least two or three homes, ideally at a mealtime, and compare them on the same points:
- The full monthly cost at your likely care level, and how much it rises each year
- Which care is offered on site, and what happens if needs increase (assisted living, memory care, or a move)
- Staffing: who is on site overnight, and whether there's a nurse
- Licensing: in Ontario, check the home's licence with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA); in Quebec, check the RPA certification; other provinces have their own registries
- Location: near family, the residents' own doctor and community
- What residents and their families say: ask to speak with a few
Frequently asked questions
How much does a retirement home cost in Canada?
SeniorHome.ca estimates the median starting rent at $2,512 a month. Costs vary widely by province, city and care level, and personal care is usually billed on top of rent.
Is a retirement home the same as a nursing home?
No. Retirement homes are private-pay housing with optional support services. Nursing homes (long-term care homes) provide 24-hour nursing care, are funded by the province, and are accessed through a provincial assessment and waitlist.
Does the government pay for retirement homes?
Retirement home rent is private-pay. Some care costs may qualify for the federal Medical Expense Tax Credit, and publicly funded home care can sometimes be delivered in a retirement home, depending on the province.
How do I find retirement homes near me?
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