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Hi. I have been here 4 years [date removed]. Love the residents and staff here. Staff professional efficient and effective Always there ready to help. Estates bus is awesome. Takes u 2 your medical...
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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.
Located in the historic district of Stamford — in the heart of Niagara Falls — you'll love the warmth and elegance of Stamford Estates. You'll also appreciate the convenience of being so close to shopping, health care, restaurants, casinos, golf and other attractions, including many local...
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Overall rating: They "sold" my mom on the quality of living at the residence, making promises, which they mostly come through on, if you can find someone and ask several times. Cleanliness: The facility is...
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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.
Situated in the beautiful community of St. Catharines — in the heart of Ontario's wine country — Anchor Pointe combines tasteful elegance with exceptional convenience. Our community is just minutes from shopping, dining, health care and local attractions like Chateau des Charmes, Strewn Winery,...
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It's a small, and quiet residence. Friendly, caring and helpful staff.They are taking good care of my father. The team is experienced in caring for people with cognitive impairments (Alzheimer's/dementia)....
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.
Angel's Retirement is a Place to Call Home! We offer Respite and Day Programs! Your loved one will feels like home because we offer bright, comfortable, spacious private bedrooms with hardwood floors, cheering fireplaces, a backyard garden and an outdoor porch. At Angels Retirement Home,...
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I think just taking the time to speak with as many people as possible about the facility under consideration and not being afraid to ask questions and reach out for help. We chose it because of the rroximity...
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.
Chapel Heights features the widest selection of amenities with the highest levels of care under one roof in Niagara. Our vision is to provide premier retirement living, inspiring and fulfilling. Our mission is to grow a culture on a foundation of building trust and raising standards, the key to a...
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As we first viewed Mount Carmel we were very impressed with the the cleanliness of the home. Touring the facility we couldn't help but feel like we were home. The staff were exceptional in their politeness...
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.
Located in St. Catherines, Ontario, the largest city in Canada's Niagara region, Mount Carmel Home is an assisted living community that is dedicated to keeping its residence mobile and social. Surrounded by the Welland Canal and neighbouring, picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, Mount Carmel Home is...
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My Mom moved in here in Feb 2019 and at first she was having a tough time and felt like we didn't want to have her living with us. A month later she has made some friends and is loving living a Emerald...
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.
We are a brand new retirement residence a stunning hotel converting into a residence. The building may have a new purpose however, the qualified staff that are part of the Emerald team all have years if experience in their field. The residence is bright has all the amenities and is affordable....
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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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My mother has been living at River Road Retirement residence for a year and a half and it's been wonderful. The staff are friendly and caring and the young ladies who have the most contact with the residents...
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.
River Road Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in beautiful Niagara Falls, ON. Our warm, welcoming community overlooks the stunning Niagara River Gorge, next to paved walking trails and lush, flower-filled parks. Niagara Falls is a compact, friendly city with modern...
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My father has been living there for the last year and a half (he's still there now) and he finds this retirement home ideal for him. Comfortable, warm and safe. The PSW's, dietary, and house keeping staff...
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.
Shorthills Villa Retirement Community is a senior living community located in the beautiful town of Fonthill, Ontario. As a small, welcoming community within a short drive to area restaurants and shops, our location is the ideal choice for anyone that wants privacy, relaxation and comfort....
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I moved my sister into Cavendish in late February of 2020. Every aspect regarding this residence is exceptional from the nursing staff, cleanliness of facility, food quality & options for the residents,...
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.
Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence is a vibrant and active community full of opportunities for residents to engage in meaningful activity and conversation. If a quieter, less active lifestyle is your preference, our rooms offer plenty of natural lighting and comfortable temperatures for...
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This was my mother's choice and she took part in every decision with selecting a place she could call home. We were treated with the upmost respect and were not pushed or talked into anything. Our choices...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Loyalist is located in down town St. Catharines, Ontario, the largest city in the Niagara Peninsula. In 1986, The Loyalist Retirement Residence was erected and now stands tall on the foundation of history that came before it. It was bought by Mundi Holdings Ltd. who own and manage 300...
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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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The staff here are caring and professional. They treat residents like their immediate family, in the best possible way. My niece has been there for years. They do her hair up when time permits. Another has...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
Committed to seniors for over 40 years, Tufford Manor St Catharines is a premier accredited facility with 51 retirement beds, along with 63 long term care beds on the ground level of the building. Our home was professionally designed to reflect the cultural heritage and uniqueness of the...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in St Catharines

Recent reviews for independent living in St Catharines

St. Charles Village in Welland, ON

4.3
My loved one currently lives at St. Charles Village and overall the experience has been great. They have been amazing and my loved one has improved in overall health and is happy here! The dining room is very nice, with a view of the canal. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The move in was ...
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River Road Retirement Residence in Niagara Falls, ON

5.0
The staff at River Road are very friendly and attentive to the residents. My sister in law enjoys the food and they have a variety to choose from. They have activities for the residents, however she does not participate in any. The community is well maintained inside and out.

Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield

5.0
At 100 yrs old my mom entered the Elderwood Senior apt. I never would have thought she would be happy after leaving her home of 60yrs. I was pleasantly surprised as she made friends, attended activities including physical fitness classes twice a week. She could get her hair done every week, ...
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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:

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  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Brookdale Kenmore, Stamford Estates and St. Charles Village are the top rated independent living facilities near St Catharines, Ontario. See full list of communities.

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