3
assisted living compared
4.4★
average Google rating
1
rated 4.5 stars or higher
94
verified resident reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 3 assisted living facilities in St. Thomas. They're ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, and no listing can pay for its place. See the top 10
Rated 4.4 on average across 94 Google reviews
St. Thomas, ON39232 Fingal Line, St Thomas, ON N5P 3S5Licensed by RHRA
4.5(40 reviews)
A lively senior community in St. Thomas, Ontario offering independent living, supported living, and respite care options…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
St. Thomas, ON40 Ross St, St Thomas, ON N5R 0K7Licensed by RHRA
4.4(30 reviews)
A modern retirement residence offering independent living, Memory Living, and senior townhouses in St. Thomas, Ontario.
From $3,995/mo
St. Thomas, ON45 Metcalfe St, St Thomas, ON N5R 5Y1Licensed by RHRA
4.3(24 reviews)
A retirement residence in St. Thomas, Ontario offering personalized 24/7 care in a peaceful, home-like setting with a range of…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
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London · 16 km from St. Thomas
London, ON79 David St, London, ON N6P 1B4Licensed by RHRA
3.8(12 reviews)
A retirement home in London, Ontario, established in 1987, offering assisted living with 24-hour professional nursing care and a…
Typical in London$3,090–$7,601/mo
London · 19 km from St. Thomas
London, ON3030 Singleton Ave, London, ON N6L 0B6Licensed by RHRA
4.5(73 reviews)
A retirement community in London, Ontario offering a full continuum of care from independent apartments to…
From$5,198–$7,601/mo
London · 20 km from St. Thomas
London, ON3050 Tillmann Road, London, ON N6P 0L8Licensed by RHRA
4.7(29 reviews)
A retirement home in London on Tillmann Road, offering senior apartments, independent living and assisted living…
Typical in London$3,090–$7,601/mo
London · 22 km from St. Thomas
London, ON10 Grand Ave, London, ON N6C 1K9Licensed by RHRA
4.5(24 reviews)
An elegant Victorian mansion-style retirement home located in Old South London, Ontario, offering 24-hour…
Typical in London$3,090–$7,601/mo
London · 23 km from St. Thomas
London, ON279 Horton St E, London, ON N6B 1L3Licensed by RHRA
4.0(16 reviews)
A retirement home in London on Horton Street East, part of the Oxford Living family, for independent…
Typical in London$3,090–$7,601/mo
London · 24 km from St. Thomas
London, ON518 Queens Ave, London, ON N6B 1Y7Licensed by RHRA
3.4(17 reviews)
A 63-unit retirement home serving London, Ontario, providing retirement living in a home-like setting with secure and safe…
Typical in London$3,090–$7,601/mo
London · 25 km from St. Thomas
London, ON1951 Shore Rd, London, ON N6K 0K4Licensed by RHRA
4.1(9 reviews)
A retirement home in London's solar-powered West 5 neighbourhood, offering independent living suites,…
From $3,225/mo
Senior Care Path tracks 3 assisted living communities in St. Thomas, updated October 2026. They average 4.4/5 across 94 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
3 of the 3 communities we list in St. Thomas hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked October 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does assisted living cost in Ontario?.
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Step 1 of 5Assisted living in St. Thomas tends to sit close to the city's residential core, within easy reach of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital and the shops along Talbot Street. This is a smaller, walkable city, so most families find options a short drive from one another and from familiar routines. That closeness makes it easier for a parent to stay near the people and places they know. In St. Thomas, assisted living are sometimes called assisted living facilities or supportive living.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Start with care level, not the building. Assisted living in St. Thomas is meant for a parent who needs a hand with daily tasks, medications, bathing, meals, dressing, while still keeping their own routine. If your parent is largely independent and mainly wants company and less housekeeping, look at Independent Living instead. If needs are complex and around the clock, retirement-style assisted living may not be enough, and publicly funded long-term care through Ontario Health atHome is the right conversation.
In our experience, the honest first question is whether to move at all. For a parent with steady, predictable needs and a home that still works for them, Home Care arranged through Ontario Health atHome can bridge the gap and delay a move. We usually recommend assisted living when the support is daily, when safety or medications have become a worry, or when isolation is wearing your parent down. The trade-off is real: a move means leaving a familiar home, and that adjustment is hard even when it's the right call.
A few local notes. Retirement homes in Ontario, which is how assisted living is licensed here, are overseen by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA); it's worth confirming a residence's licence. Options in St. Thomas cluster near the centre of town and toward the hospital, which helps if your parent still drives less or relies on nearby bus routes and family visits. Because this is a smaller market, the right suite at the right care level isn't always open the day you need it, so start touring before you're in a crisis.
Prioritize, in this order: the care level your parent actually needs today and likely soon, a budget you can sustain, a location that keeps visits easy, and current availability. Tour more than one, bring your parent when you can, and ask each home to show exactly what their care package includes and what costs extra.
A 4.4 star average across 94 Google reviews of 3 assisted living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“An impressively large and beautiful senior home! With a variety of spaces—including multiple fine dining halls, activity rooms, a hair salon, and a theater—combined with its thoughtfully designed layout, it feels like a unique and vibrant...”
“We were pleased with our tour of Seasons and the Memory Care Floor in St. Thomas. I will set up a meeting when I return to the area.”
“Metcalfe Gardens provided our Mom with compassionate & professional care in her new home. They provided our family with incredible support, going above and beyond on a regular basis. All of us truly felt cared for and cared about. I have...”
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Most St. Thomas assisted living share pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed. Call any community below for a current quote.
Most assisted living in Ontario are private-pay, funded from a blend of pensions, retirement savings, and home equity. Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement for lower-income seniors. Provincial benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost. For a full breakdown, read our guide on how much does assisted living cost in ontario?.
In Ontario, assisted living and retirement homes are generally private-pay, so families budget for monthly fees themselves. Publicly funded, income-tested support runs through long-term care and home and community care arranged by Ontario Health atHome, and OAS and GIS can supplement a parent's monthly income.
Assisted living in St. Thomas is mostly private-pay and billed monthly. Rates vary by care level, suite size, and included services, so a higher-needs suite costs more than a basic one. Compare the current listings here, then call homes directly for an exact quote.
Home care brings support to your parent's own home, arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Assisted living moves your parent into a residence where meals, help with daily tasks, and staff on site come as a package. Home care suits lighter, occasional needs; assisted living suits daily support.
Mostly no. Retirement and assisted living in Ontario are private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested care is available through long-term care and home care via Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with household income, but they don't directly fund a residence.
Browse the assisted living listings on this page, shortlist two or three near the hospital or your parent's neighbourhood, and call each home directly to ask about openings at the right care level and to book a tour. Bring your parent along when you can.
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