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Our loved one is quite happy there, he says a cleaning lady comes once a week and his apartment is kept clean all the time. The staff is friendly and have been really patient and helpful with our family....
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We provide an Affordable Choice to families and residents looking for a retirement home with assisted living.Our private rooms start at $1900 and we guarantee the best rates in the Area.A CMHC study showed that only 1.4% of Retirement Homes in Halton offer private rooms for less than $3,000.We...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We only had a brief experience with The Erinview, as unfortunately our loved one passed before she could move in. However it was a very nice looking place, and the staff were caring and compassionate. They...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Erinview by Sifton, we make a difference by providing outstanding customer experiences. We are a Canadian, third generation family company that appreciates our community roots and history. As one of the Top 50 Employers we know it is our compassionate staff that is key to your comfort and...
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For my father who has recently moved in, the jury is still out of course. From the standpoint of most of my family, we could not have found a more suitable place for him where he eats better and is now free...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Queensview is owned and operated by Nautical Lands Group. There are 75 suites in the main building with one and two bedroom spacious suites. Or you can choose one of 24 independent studio garden villas (with service option). As a resident of Queensview Retirement Community you will enjoy premium...
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We were reluctant to choose this home because of the stories we’ve heard from the previous owner. After touring, we finally decided to go ahead and the experience has been great! Mom is very happy and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are a 28 suite Retirement Home/ Assisted Living Facility designed with our resident's safety top of mind. Our inclusive pricing ensures there are no surprises with your cost. Standard Care included in our standard pricing are:- Onsite Physician- Onsite Nurses-Onsite Pharmacy- Personalized Plan...
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I love it here as they have cottages that are private. You are able to be as independent as you want to be. The maintenance is wonderful, they take care of the snow removal, place salt down, and the flower...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We welcome you to a community where caring hearts and friendly smiles await you! Guelph Lake Commons is so much more than walls and windows – it is a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It is where you always feel comfortable, safe and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Evergreen Retirement Community is an assisted living community which is located in the city of Mississauga, Ontario in the Regional Municipality of Peel, Canada. Mississauga, Ontario is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario for the perfect setting for this assisted living...
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Everyone was very friendly. The meals seem really good, and the rooms were adequate. It was very clean and well kept. It's very expensive, and didn't end up being the best fit for us. Overall I would give...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Sunrise of Burlington we seek to offer individualized service plans to each resident, while maintaining and enhancing their quality of life. We offer long and short term stay options and a broad menu of services and activities from which to choose; including medication monitoring, incontinence...
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My mother moved into Vistamere last December. She has nothing but good things to say about the staff, and her beautiful apartment is kept clean, as is the rest of the facility. The gardens are well-tended,...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Vistamere Retirement Residence, we provide individualized senior care in a welcoming and safe atmosphere. Since 1987, we’ve been serving the Oakville community under the same ownership and management. As a privately owned and operated retirement residence, we give you the personal care you...
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Our parents moved into Heritage House this spring. The level of care included in the basic package is higher than in other places we visited. This is a very friendly and caring place. We are impressed by...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Well established retirement residence offering independent, assisted living and respite (short stay). ALL RESIDENTS BENEFIT FROM INCLUDED SERVICES SUCH AS: Medication Administration, daily and weekly housekeeping, weekly laundry, 3 meals + snacks, various recreational programs. Additional care...
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Such care and attention for the residents is evident. [name removed] are so helpful, positive and amazing people who know all residents by name and have their best interests at heart. I know my Mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This beautiful community is the perfect place to live. With its picturesque village setting and harbor on Lake Ontario, Port Credit Residences offers an array of shops, boutiques and waterfront dining within walking distance. Port Credit Residences opened its doors in October 2011. Our caring and...
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Very happy with the great service our 93 year-old mother has gotten from Southbrook for the past year and a half. All the staff are very helpful and go over and above expectations for anything mom needs....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Southbrook, everything we do makes life easier and more enjoyable. We offer a variety of spacious accommodations, carefree dining, diverse social and recreational programs as well as independent living and assisted living care services.We have the facilities and amenities that make you feel...
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My family and loved one had a great experience at The Residences on Augusta. The community has excellent and caring staff. The Residences has a friendly atmosphere with friendly residents and staff. ...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located at the centre of the historic downtown Hamilton, ON is The Residences on Augusta senior housing community. The community offers independent living services for seniors. It is located close to the Hamilton Escarpment and is surrounded by shopping centres such as downtown shopping. It is...
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Wonderful place. Food delicious with lots of choices. Exercise programs every morning. Nice having services such as haircuts, foot care and blood work in house when needed. Staff very friendly and helpful. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have nothing but high praise for Shalom Village. A good friend died and her husband had to go into a home - Shalom was the only option as he is an Orthodox Jew and kosher (I should note that only a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Amazing staff, devoted to caring and helping the most vulnerable, best manager in the city.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Caring and devoted staff, very friendly and pleasant to deal with.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Although my brother moved into Conestoga Lodge during COVID, he seems to have settled in pretty good. He wasn't too impressed with being isolated but was given good care. They were very diligent in COVID...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Heritage Place has been really great and we love them. They were without a sales person at the time we were working with them and so we worked with the general manager. she did a wonderful job. The facility...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The community is wonderful and the staff is awesome. They really make my loved one feel like they are home. The staff is helpful and understanding. They provide healthy choices for my loved one to chose...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Park View Retirement Home is a small, owner-operated facility across from a park. The facility is close to transportation and has a bus stop out front. Bright dining room. Caring staff. The apartments are...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Overall the community has great value. The staff that run the community are competent, and attentive towards the residents. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. There are three...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Queens Avenue Retirement Residence, located in Oakville, Ontario provides a welcoming, modern assisted living community. Our residents have access to some of the best amenities and features around, while still be close to their family, several shopping areas, numerous entertainment options, and...
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AMAZING STAFF and Management. Doing a great Job keeping everybody safe and healthy. SO HAPPY everybody has tested negative
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My dad is very happy there! The staff is amazing & the food is very good! When you're 92 you look forward to good food. I would definitely recommend Beechwood Manor to others!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Close to amenities - bank.drug store etc. Not a huge residence- personalized Staff excellent and caring , responsive
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Norfolk Manor in Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario is an assisted living community for seniors. Norfolk Manor is family owned and operated giving a special touch to the community which is family. Norfolk Manor is located in a quiet and peaceful residential area and only minutes from the Guelph...

What families are saying about independent living in Brantford

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Credit River Retirement Residence in Streetsville, ON

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Things are going great at Credit River so far. It is a gorgeous facility that is clean and well kept. The staff is gracious and caring. Highly recommended

Southbrook Retirement Community in Brampton, ON

4.5
Staff is freindly, facility is clean. Price is comperable or better than other homes I toured. Grounds are well kept. Monthly events calendar, with in house salon, laundry room, chapel, library etc. The facility is a good size without over crowding. The only complaint I hear from my mother ...
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Queens Avenue Retirement Residence in Oakville, ON

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Everyone is super nice here. They will go above and beyond to make sure that the residents are happy. The staff are friendly and helpful and always looking out for you. They have excellent Covid procedures in place and have not had a flu outbreak in about 5 years.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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