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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 feel Four Elms Retirement Residence is a fantastic, great place to live. We do not have a negative thing to say. We are in our sixties and if we could move in now we would. All staff communicate well...
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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.
Four Elms Retirement Residence is a community designed for assisted living that is located in the rustic town of Thornhill, Ontario. Four Elm Retirement Residence provides the finest in senior living and provides an individualized approach to each senior's physical condition and health level....
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My loved one is a resident at One Kenton Place and everything about her experience at this facility has been great. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff and quality of care are also great. I...
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.
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We have just moved in and find residents and staff extremely friendly. The meals are very good with many options. They have a multitude of activities from which you can plan a very satisfying day. 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.
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At age 89 it's not easy to move from the home where you have lived for the past 40 years. However, the motivation to move really came from a sense of loneliness and feeling isolated, and now to be in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hearthstone by the Bay is re-defining independent retirement living by blending home ownership with year round resort style living with personal, home and wellness services as you require them. Imagine living at the waterfront in an elegant atmosphere where luxury amenities are part of daily...
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Our family is delighted to know that my sister is safe and well cared for at Amica at Bayview. The staff are all very friendly, kind and understanding. Many thanks to "A Place for Mom" for your invaluable...
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.
Welcome to Amica at Bayview Gardens, an elegant new retirement residence with stunning interior appointments by Canada's talented interior designer, Brian Gluckstein. This newest Amica residence offers all the amenities and services you expect from an Amica Mature Lifestyles Community, and then...
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Amica at the Balmoral is a well run efficient retirement home. The staff are all very friendly and make a point to get to know their tenants. I would definitely recommend.
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.
Amica at The Balmoral Club is a distinguished rental retirement residence located on prestigious Balmoral Avenue, at the corner of Avenue Road. Nestled between Forest Hill and Rosedale, true luxury can be yours in this exclusive neighborhood setting, conveniently close to a host of local...
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Credit River was home to my mother the last few years of her life, she suffered from Dementia and sometimes this was not easy to deal with, but the staff at the home always treated her with patience, love...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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There are a few improvements that could be made, but in terms of care that they are providing our loved one and the facility they have, it is very good.
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 mom has been there a week now. They made sure she had someone to sit with at lunch right from day one. She has enjoyed activities she would never had done in the past. They staff are friendly, attentive...
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.
Whether you've lived here for years or are new to the area, if you are looking for a charming location for your care—free retirement years, Amica at Whitby offers the best of all worlds. Imagine all the things you love about quaint, vibrant, historic towns, blended with the modern conveniences of...
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Photo of Court at Brooklin
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Great place to retire staff is amazing food is great, our apartment is way better than we could have hoped for. We would recommend anybody to come here for a great worry-free retirement. No worries and best...
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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.
The Court at Brooklin offers a relaxing, simplified retirement lifestyle that allows seniors more time to do the things they love. We're just minutes from shopping, dining and health care, as well as local points of interest like Darlington Provincial Park on the banks of Lake Ontario. Make a...
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Very pleasant, good quality with spiritual values. The people are nice, sister's are thoughtful and considerate. Even Dustin is nice to us all. [Name removed] is a good supervisor and always considering out...
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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.
Our Mission - 'St. Bernard's Residence is operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood and guided by Christian principles. We strive to provide a safe welcoming home for people of all faiths, respecting at all times the dignity of each individual and supporting them physically,...
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McCowan Retirement Residence has been my home for the past three years. The staff here are friendly, caring, and conscientious. My fellow residents are also very friendly and easy to get along with. The...
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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Due to covid restrictions, my mother has been unable to enjoy many of the events and activities that the Roxborough has to offer. Moving into the residence during this time has made the transition...
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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.
You will feel it as soon as you walk through the doors. The Roxborough is rich with the comforts of life as well as a warm and lighthearted ambiance that feels wonderful to come home to. The Roxborough is located only steps away from the state-of-the-art Southlake Regional Health Centre and is...
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My Mother lived at Amica Newmarket for 5 years before she passed away this year. The staff are what really makes this place. Every resident is treated as someone special without begin condescending. My...
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.
Amica at Newmarket is an intimate and luxurious retirement residence where country living meets big city conveniences. Newmarket's quaint main street shops, charming museums, theatres, farmers' markets and vast green space make a splendid backdrop to this relaxing, enjoyable way of life. With a...
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My mom has been at Amica City Centre now for about 6 months. The experience has been wonderful from the getgo. The important things that were unsatisfactory in the previous community were the food 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.
Nestled in the enviable entertainment hub of the city, but adjacent to parklands and stunning views, Amica at City Centre offers the best of all worlds. Imagine shopping, restaurants, theatre, community centres, parks and city transit right at your doorstep. In addition to all that is close by,...
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I would highly recommend The Shores of Port Credit. The food is excellent. All of the staff, whether it is service staff or medical, are available to answer questions. The medical staff keep you appraised of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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It's very good. The only thing is sometimes when you call there can be a ten minute lag for the call button from the time you press it until someone comes. The food is decent, and the facility is nice....
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.
Thorne Mill on Steeles is an assisted living community located in beautiful Thornhill, ON. Our community is central, located close to many amenities, easy to access by car or transit, and surrounded by both a tranquil neighbourhood and numerous city parks.Thorne Mill's skilled staff put an...
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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.
Welcome to Amica at Thornhill, a sophisticated, boutique—style residence situated close to the historic Village of Thornhill. Just north of the city and far from ordinary, Thornhill, Ontario is like a window to the past, with quiet tree—lined streets and a charming village ambiance that blends...
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We chose Lynde Creek Manor because they had better nursing care for the assisted living portion of the facility. I was also able to get more PSW help for no money, nursing care was provided at a higher...
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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Court at Pringle Creek is a good place to be, I would definitely recommend it to others. It's a very nice place with very friendly staff who do take care of you. You won't feel like you've left your house to...
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.
Situated on manicured grounds in a residential suburb of Toronto, The Court at Pringle Creek offers the comforts of home with the convenience of a simplified, all-inclusive lifestyle. Located only minutes from shopping, dining, health care and local attractions, there's always something to do....
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My mother in law has settled in so well there. The staff are so patient with her. I would recommend to anyone looking for a place for an elder in their care.
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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.
Bramalea Retirement Residence is the newest Retirement Community in the heart of Bramalea City Centre. Enjoy the luxury of a new community with all the amenities of a hotel and the conveniences of home, including 3 freshly prepared meals, medication management, 24 hour supervision and an...
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Our mother became a resident in February 2018. We are very pleased with the care and the atmosphere she is now in. She has companions her own age, activities and she is in a safe environment with on-site...
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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.
Retirement Suites by the Lake Retirement Suites by the Lake is an independent living community, in Toronto, located right in the heart of Southern Ontario's beach area. Enjoy breathtaking, picturesque views from Rosetta McClain Park, which is located right next door. The history of Scarborough...
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They are doing a great job. Sometimes there is a slip, it was a rough stuff in the beginning. Getting coordinated was a little tricky. But anytime we need anything they step up and take care of it. It's a...
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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.
Over the past 20 years, Beach Arms Retirement Residence has provided an atmosphere of companionship, security and graciousness for every day life. Our commitment is to provide quality accommodations, care and services to meet the needs of our residents. The Beach Arms is conveniently located...

What families are saying about independent living in Cookstown

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Credit River Retirement Residence in Streetsville, ON

5.0
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

Amica Bayview Village in North York, ON

4.5
It's great. They don't give anyone the hook, they bring in the care, and they can age in place. The Amica at Bayview Gardens is a bit fancier, and they offer a higher level of luxury. I didn't realize they were even an option, so it's something to consider. But we certainly are happy with this ...
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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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