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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ottawa, ON
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ottawa area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ottawa. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Vernon, Kars and Embrun.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Vernon, Kars and Embrun.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Forest Valley in Orleans, ON
4.8
Excellent staff, facilities and food. Patient, kind and attentive to all residents. A wonderful caring environment! I recommend it to anyone who has an elderly relative w dementia or other issues.
Governor's Walk Retirement Residence in Ottawa, ON
5.0
My Mom is 89 years old and lived in her apartment until early this year. She was doing well but it was obvious that she needed not only some care but company throughout her day. She had family visits but we felt she needed more activities and personal contacts. She was not at all interested ...
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Blackburn Lodge Seniors Residence in Ottawa, ON
4.2
Starting Out 2016 – With a Whole Hearted Thank you to the team at Blackburn Lodge.
After my mom fell in late 2011, she was not able to return to her home. I had the daunting task of looking for a home for her at a Retirement Residence. I selected three Retirement Residences, based on my mom’s ...
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Court at Barrhaven, Ogilvie Villa and Amica Westboro Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ottawa, Ontario. See full list of communities.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Ottawa
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- Embrun, Ontario
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- Rockcliffe, Ontario
- Gatineau, Quebec
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