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Penetanguishene Independent Living Facilities | 78 Reviews
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Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Penetanguishene, ON
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This has been a roller coaster of emotions for my parents and I agonized over the decision to have my parents move - I knew it was time but I knew they didn't want to do this. From my first contact I felt supported by the staff and they guided me through the process. Again I feel so grateful for the...

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Barrie Manor provided excellent care. The staff are very kind, caring and attentive. The food was reported to be "Very Good". The place is old but they are doing renovations. Shout out to [name removed]!! People really do make the difference.

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We are very happy and surprised on how wonderful everything worked out..the people we dealt with were lovely..the placement was quick and the location was very clean and wonderful!

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I would recommend you check out King Place as this is a great place. The staff make it a wonderful place for your loved one. The staff are very easy to work with, and if they don't know the answer, they...
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.
Trillium Retirement Living — King Place is a convenient bungalow-style retirement residence, well-established for 28 years in the picturesque resort town of Midland, Ontario. This is the heart of cottage country, and King Place features a beautifully landscaped garden, expansive green space...
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My parents moved in and they were there a short time when Dad became sick. They were understanding and allowed us to come and go, as needed. When we lost Dad, they were very supportive to Mom. The meals are...
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 Stayner, Ontario, a retirement and tourist destination on the shores of Georgian Bay, Blue Mountain Manor offers a cozy family atmosphere for retirement living. Like small town Stayner, Blue Mountain Manor also features a close community connection. The focus is on wellness, safety...
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The move process into the facility was easy and went smoothly. Very caring and understanding staff! All have treated my parents very well. Communication- very important! My parents are currently changing to...
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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.
Holland Gardens Retirement Residence in Bradford, ON is the perfect place to live, laugh and enjoy life. We are not just a retirement residence but an exciting community that offers a luxurious resort-inspired lifestyle. Holland Gardens is located in the heart of a vibrant neighbourhood, making...
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We chose Gardens of Parry Sound because of the convenient location, it was a new facility, and I was looking at it a year earlier so it was a very good change for her. She is in the 3rd from the top...
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.
Gardens of Parry Sound is an assisted living community located in the picturesque town of Parry Sound, ON. Our newly-constructed community sits on a quiet street near shopping and services overlooking a lush forested area. Parry Sound is a welcoming small town filled with natural green spaces,...
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It's a beautiful place to live. My mom was at another home in Barrie and when she broke her hip she was not welcomed back. We found Mulcaster Mews. Mulcaster sent their nurse to do an assessment of mom at...
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 toured the facility before Moms respite . We were able to choose her room which was based on her needs. It turned out to be a great choice. Mom was very comfortable & was made to feel right at home. She...
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.
Gracious Living at Errinrung, Retirement Living and Long Term CareLocated on the shores of Georgian Bay, Errinrung is a Retirement and a Long Term Care Home under one roof. Within a bright and cheerful atmosphere, Errinrung is dedicated to providing a continuum of care to meet your retirement...
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My parents moved into a lovely large room in [date removed] which had a walk out balcony & ensuite bathroom. When my father died in [date removed], my mother moved into a smaller room, also with an ensuite...
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.
Tudhope Manor is an assisted living community located in a welcoming residential neighbourhood in Orillia, ON. The street is lined with trees, and the quiet neighbourhood creates the kind of setting that our residents like to call home. Visiting relatives will be very happy with Tudhope Manor,...
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All the staff at Barrie manor are so kind and caring. They made us feel so comfortable and were so wonderful to our mother during her stay.i am not sure if we could have got through all the things that we...
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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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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Excellent care is given to my Grandfather! I highly recommend this facility! The staff treats the residents like family! It`s like being at a cottage, open concept common area with huge skylights to make it...
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 moved into the sundial just as covid started so the staff there had to get her used to a new place and new routines. The caring and gentleness the staff showed towards her made the transition very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Don't look at the reviews from 3 years ago. There has been a change in management and this place is awesome. I had to put my mother there temporarily from Mississauga. Was I scared, absolutely. But the staff...
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.
Barrie Manor is located in the east end of Barrie adjacent to the beautiful Kempenfelt Bay. We offer a wide range of accommodation with many services for your comfort, convenience and enjoyment. Including assistance with activities of daily living, a wide range of recreational programs and...
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As our mother's health started to decline, both physically and mentally at the age of 94, we decided to transfer her to the Amica Little Lake in Barrie to be closer to one of her daughters. She moved to an...
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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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I found this place excellent for my family. It is not ease to find a place that is just like the cottage with caring staff and amazing meals. We visit our family every weekend and they love it there at the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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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.
Maplewood Retirement Home is located in Penetanguishene, Ontario, which is sometimes shortened to Penetang. This town, which is in Simcoe County, is a bilingual community. The name Penetanguishene is thought to have originated from Wyandot or Abenaki through the Ojibwa language and means 'land of...
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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.
At Bayview Retirement Home we value your independence and encourage it! We offer services for seniors such as a falls prevention program, nutritious home-cooked meals, infection control programs and medication administration assistance to name a few.We would love for you to come by and meet our...
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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
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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, 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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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.

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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King Place, Blue Mountain Manor and Holland Gardens are the top rated independent living facilities near Penetanguishene, Ontario. See full list of communities.

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