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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

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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 and some ...

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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.

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A close friend lives at Burlington Gardens and really enjoys all of the services and facilities that are available. we appreciates the family atmosphere, great nutritious food and above all the caring and...
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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.
Tucked away on picturesque grounds in the Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario, Burlington Gardens has proudly served Burlington families since 2007. Led by an experienced management team, this inviting residence offers a simplified, all-inclusive lifestyle that gives seniors more time to do what...
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I do think the food choices had declined and they did not respond to a broken shower issue very timely. We picked this community because, the cost was the major factor! We wanted to maximize my loved ones, ...
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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.
Experience the warmth of the Cardinal Retirement Residence for yourself!The Cardinal Retirement Residence is a fabulous retirement community offering Independent and Assisted Living, located in the beautiful downtown community of Hamilton, Ontario. If you want to live in comfortable, secure place...
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When the need arose for me to find a suitable Assisted Living Facility for a dear friend of mine, I checked all of these Facilities in the Hamilton area that I could find. Abbington Court stood way out in...
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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.
HAMILTON'S BEST VALUE!Abington Court provides active seniors with high quality care, terrific amenities plus delicious home cooked meals... all in beautiful surroundings. We promote an independent and healthy lifestyle while enhancing the mind, the body and the soul of each individual. Our 1/2...
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My dad was there for short time and things like email and computer not set up easily. But for perm guests I'm sure not an issue. It is a smaller place so it is not as busy as some of the larger facilities....
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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 small, and my loved one receives more personalized attention. They have had a good Covid plan in place and have kept the residents safe. The communication is good between the staff and the...
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.
Our mission is to make The Tara Retirement Home your preferred retirement care provider in your golden years. We will provide outstanding care, continuous love, and everlasting memories within our close-knit community. At The Tara Retirement Home, our vision is to be the leading private provider...
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I know all of the people by name already and they are very friendly. The staff are very friend and look out for my loved one. They recognize her needs and care for her to make her comfortable. The breakfast...
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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 on a picturesque landscape in a corner of Hamilton, The Court at Rushdale has provided area seniors with all-inclusive retirement living since 2003. The simplified lifestyle we offer allows residents more time to do what they love — all while enjoying the benefits of a warm community of...
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Everyone was always friendly. I would recommend the community to others. I wasn't able to get the full experience due to the pandemic.
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 the quiet residential area of Aldershot in Burlington, Park Avenue Manor offers all of the advantages and conveniences of an established retirement residence. Our residents enjoy a number of well appointed amenities in our single-story design such as an elegant dining room, library,...
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This is a wonderful place! The staff did a great job at making my mom feel welcome and at home when she was there. They were also great at trying to include her in activities. I would definitely recommend...
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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.
Nestled in the Niagara Escarpment, just steps from Governor's Road, Main Street West and Artisans Way, Amica at Dundas offers the best of all worlds. Imagine shopping, restaurants, cultural centres, parks and all the things you love about the historic town of Dundas, at your doorstep. In...
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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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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....
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.
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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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 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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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We are very satisfied with this community and everything they have done for us. They are taking good care of my mother and her needs. We know she is safe and getting good care. This is truly a lovely...
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.
Caroline Place Retirement Residence is a Greenwood assisted living community located in the heart of Hamilton, ON. Conveniently located in the downtown core, Caroline Place is easily accessible by public transit, or by the major highways close-by. Also nearby is the picturesque Burlington Bay, 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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100% the BEST Retirement Home in all of Hamilton. The Customer service was exceptional and i have nothing but positive things to say about the entire staff and management.
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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SUPER NICE staff always willing to help any resident living at the home. I think it would be impossible to find a place with better rates. probably the most affordable place to live with meals INCLUDED. My...
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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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Carrington place is a home that makes you feel welcomed. We looked at this residence and cannot be happier about what we saw. A bright and inviting space with happy residents and caring staff. The location...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Waterdown, ON

The average cost of senior living in Waterdown is 3635.31 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niagara Falls, ON with an average of 2873.16 per month.

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Waterdown, ON

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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:

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