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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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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 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 and a...
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[name removed] has made the transition from another home that could not supply the help my mother needed with her dementia very easy. She is extremely helpful with what ever I ask for. I have not been to...
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...
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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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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...
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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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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....
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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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Visiting is a pleasure, what you see is what you get. They kindly provide a full range of activities based on individual need. There is a chef on site providing fresh meals each day. The smaller scale...
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.
The independent living community of Villa Del Sole is located in the bustling town of Woodbridge, Ontario. Woodbridge is a part of York Region and is about ten miles from Toronto and Lake Ontario. Villa Del Sole is easily accessed from Highway 57 and is a few minutes from The National Gold Club...
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I have been enjoying my stay at Listowel Fine Living, the people are friendly, it's nice and quite, and i feel well taken care of. It's starting to feel like home
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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My father has only been in Sunrise Richmond Hill for a short while so I'm basing my review on what I have observed so far. I needed to find a place for my dad as his health deteriorated quickly and I felt...
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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.
Sunrise of Richmond Hill is home to residents requiring assistance with daily living as well as those requiring support with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss. We welcome families, friends and pets to visit regularly. Our delicious, home cooked meals, comfortable common areas, fresh...
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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.
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We're getting along fine, and we like it here so far. The meals are pretty good overall. They serve something different every day. The people here are nice, and the staff are really good. So I don't...
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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Close to amenities - bank.drug store etc. Not a huge residence- personalized Staff excellent and caring , responsive
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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...
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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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My mother became a permanent resident in March 2016 and prior to that was in the 'respite' short stay program for 3 months. The level of care that my mother receives is fantastic. The nurses are very...
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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We've had a positive experience, and I think they do a good job overall. They keep things very clean. It's relatively friendly here, not over the top. They're polite and everything. The staff is great -...
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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Imo's is a small intimate senior's retirement community. The owners and staff are warm, friendly, and hospitable. The home is a great fit for my dad!
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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.
Imo’s Sunnyside Home is a family operated residential home providing regal, warm and comfy suites for those seniors who are looking for exclusiveness, above average care, personal attention and feel like home accommodation.For over 17 years Dulcie and Robert O’Connor have been the proud owners...
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I'm only here for 3 weeks but would recommend Hannah Walker to anyone looking for a retirement community.
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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.
Hannah Walker Place is a 'Victorian' styled Retirement Home located in the heart of Owen Sound. The Library and Tom Thompson Art Gallery is across the street and just a block away is our main street with pharmacies, shopping, and much more. Our Retirement Home provides a setting where you can...
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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...
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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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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.
John Joseph Place is an assisted living community located in Owen Sound, ON, in waterfront Grey County on the Sydenham and Pottawatomi Rivers and home to just over 32,000 people. Owen Sound is a picturesque city in with water views and park-like settings. Residents will enjoy doing their shopping...
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My mother has been in Kelso Pines for over 5 months and has had a faulty toilet and loose trim and bathroom since she moved in. I have repeatedly asked to have them repaired with no results.
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.
Kelso Pines Retirement Home, an assisted living community located in beautiful Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, sits near the harbor of the gorgeous Georgian Bay. Nestled in a quaint valley, numerous trees decorate the scenic landscape of Owen Sound, while the downtown area offers a small-town,...
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My Mom has been living there for 5 months now and loves it. The staff and management are excellent, friendly and do an excellent job. They like Mom and make her feel very welcome. She loves the food,...
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.
Heritage House Guelph Heritage House Guelph in the south of Guelph, Ontario is blessed with beautiful surroundings. Our immediate mixture of green lawns and flower gardens are sure to please those with a fondness for the outdoors, while the trees off in the distance serve to create a sense of...
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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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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

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

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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 ...
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