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Senior Care in Kitchener

Kitchener has 71 senior care providers on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.2 stars across 3,239 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence, Chartwell Westmount Retirement Residence and Rockway Gardens.

Kitchener-Waterloo pairs established retirement communities with strong community care across the region.

Below you will find every provider ranked by Confidence Score, the care types available locally, real resident reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated August 2026.

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Types of senior care in Kitchener

Kitchener families have 8 types of senior care to weigh. Pick a care type to compare local options, each with a Confidence Score, rating, and reviews.

All senior care in Kitchener

4.5 average rating3,239 Google reviewsacross 71 providers

71 communities

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence

71 Bankside Dr, Kitchener, ON N2N 3L1, Canada

Starting at

From $3,151/mo

Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(90 reviews)

“I recently had the opportunity to visit Chartwell Bankside as I was exploring options for an upcoming Respite stay. Upon walking into the Great room, I was...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A newly renovated retirement residence in Kitchener offering independent living with optional care services in the main… Read more

Chartwell Westmount Retirement Residence

190 David Bergey Dr, Kitchener, ON N2E 0E7, Canada

Starting at

From $4,166/mo

Chartwell Westmount Retirement Residence 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(70 reviews)

“5 stars for Chartwell Westmount! Beautiful grounds bordering the wetlands and a very homey interior. The staff are friendly and there are always plenty of...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Independent and assisted living in Kitchener, Ontario, set beside the Laurentian Wetlands nature… Read more

A.I.M. Adults In Motion

317 Franklin St N, Kitchener, ON N2A 1V6, Canada

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A.I.M. Adults In Motion 2
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(23 reviews)

“This program has been a perfect fit for our autistic son. The staff are kind, committed and caring. He feels comfortable and safe there, and that is so...”

Provides: Respite Care

A respite care option in Kitchener, Ontario. Read more

Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region

91 Moore Ave, Kitchener, ON N2H 3S4, Canada

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Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(50 reviews)

“When you support Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, you’re helping families right here in our community. I’ve seen how their programs make a real difference -...”

Provides: Respite Care

A respite care option in Kitchener, Ontario. Read more

Hacienda Sereda

1254 Union St, Kitchener, ON N2H 6K4, Canada

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Hacienda Sereda 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(425 reviews)

“Gorgeous location for hosting events! Very peaceful and calm but not as big as expected. Cannot fit parties more than 200 people in the main area”

Provides: Memory Care

A memory care option in Kitchener, Ontario. Read more

Highview Residences KW

20 Reichert Dr, Kitchener, ON N2P 0G9, Canada

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Highview Residences KW 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(35 reviews)

“We have been so please with the care we have received for our family member from Highview Residence KW. They are kind, loving and treat everyone in their care...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Memory Care

Kitchener provides small, home-like dementia and Alzheimer's care in two secure houses with 13–14 residents each. Located at 20 Reichert… Read more

Innisfree House

2375 Homer Watson Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2P 0E9, Canada

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Innisfree House 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(34 reviews)

“This place is beautiful and peaceful inside. The staff here are very kind and compassionate. They took the best care of my mom in her final days. They even...”

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Provides: Palliative Care

Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice provides exceptional, compassionate end-of-life care and supports in the Region of Waterloo for individuals living with a… Read more

Open Mind Wellness Centre

1615 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2N 3K5, Canada

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Open Mind Wellness Centre 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(102 reviews)

“Right from the front door, the environment is calm and welcoming. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I am enjoying the treatments. The machine...”

Provides: Memory Care

A memory care option in Kitchener, Ontario. Read more

Promyse Home Care

15 Hazelglen Dr Ste 2, Kitchener, ON N2M 2E2, Canada

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Promyse Home Care 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(33 reviews)

“We used Promyse Home Care for my mom's in-home medical alert system for several years. The service was excellent and the Promyse team were so wonderful to deal...”

Provides: Home Care, Retirement Home, Palliative Care

A Canadian family-owned home care provider in the Waterloo region offering in-home and specialized health care services… Read more

Rockway Gardens

11 Floral Crescent, Kitchener, ON N2G 3B4, Canada

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Rockway Gardens 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(1042 reviews)

“This area is lovely! Wish I had visited a week ago because then the spring flowers would have been in full bloom, but still a gorgeous little garden area. I...”

Provides: Memory Care

Long-established city gardens known for its charming landscaped greens & fountains. Read more

Schneider Haus National Historic Site

466 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1W7, Canada

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Schneider Haus National Historic Site 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(258 reviews)

“Visited this historic site with the kids and we all had a great time. They really enjoyed the paint activity and seeing the animals up close, and exploring the...”

Provides: Memory Care

Area's oldest dwelling, circa 1856, featuring a farmhouse & costumed living-history interpreters. Read more

Sunnyside Home and Community Housing

247 Franklin St N, Kitchener, ON N2A 1Y5, Canada

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Sunnyside Home and Community Housing 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(20 reviews)

“My husband was at Sunnyside for just over a year, on Shantz Hill. As expected, the initial few weeks were very difficult for him, but the staff and other...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care

A fully accredited long-term care home owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Located at 247 Franklin Street North in… Read more

The Village of Winston Park

695 Block Line Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 3K1, Canada

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The Village of Winston Park 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(182 reviews)

“Every time I visit, all my interactions with staff are friendly & welcoming. I understand why my friends are happy living at Winston Park!”

Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care

In Kitchener offers Long-term Care and Retirement Neighbourhoods. The facility, established in 1991, is undergoing… Read more

Venvi Briarfield Gardens

1250 Weber St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 4E1, Canada

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Venvi Briarfield Gardens 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(41 reviews)

“Our team at Genie has had the pleasure of helping residents transition into Venvi Briarfield working with Allie and her team and they are fantastic. The...”

Provides: Retirement Home

A retirement home option in Kitchener, Ontario. Read more

Warm Embrace Elder Care

265 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2N2, Canada

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Warm Embrace Elder Care 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(76 reviews)

“Warm Embrace Elder Care has been phenomenal in managing the care within our family. They have been flexible as we transition from self support to support...”

Provides: Retirement Home, Home Care, Memory Care

A family-owned home care provider based in Kitchener, Ontario, offering specialized dementia care, homecare, 24-hour care,… Read more

Active Caregiving Inc

137 Glasgow St #210, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X9, Canada

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Active Caregiving Inc 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(16 reviews)

“Active Caregiving has exemplary care and services available for all clients. Their devotion to their clients, customized care and activities go above and...”

Provides: Home Care, Retirement Home

A home care provider based in Kitchener, Ontario, serving Wellington County and surrounding communities. They specialize in… Read more

AgeCare West Williams

200 David Bergey Dr, Kitchener, ON N2E 3Y4, Canada

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AgeCare West Williams 3
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(14 reviews)

“The team over at Chartwell Westmount has been fantastic to work with. You can tell that everyone that works here cares about their role in helping the...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care

A long-term care facility in Kitchener, Ontario, offering 24-hour nursing care and support services to residents with… Read more

Always Best Care Senior Services - Home Care Services in Kitchener-Waterloo

210, 137 Glasgow St Office #5052, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8, Canada

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Always Best Care Senior Services - Home Care Services in Kitchener-Waterloo 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(5 reviews)

“Always Best Care Senior Services in Kitchener-Waterloo provides truly compassionate and professional home care tailored to each individual’s unique needs....”

Provides: Home Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Home care and dementia care services in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The organization offers personalized… Read more

Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living

868 Doon Village Rd, Kitchener, ON N2P 3A4, Canada

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Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

3.9(36 reviews)

“Our parents have known each other since they were children and will be celebrating their 75 wedding anniversary this year. They worked hard their whole lives...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Kitchener offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care options. The community… Read more

BeHome Nursing

435 Wilson Ave #1209, Kitchener, ON N2C 2R9, Canada

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BeHome Nursing 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(18 reviews)

“Very happy with the care and support I’ve received from BeHome Nursing. The caregivers are compassionate, respectful, and always on time. Highly recommend...”

Provides: Retirement Home, Home Care, Palliative Care

Compassionate in-home nursing and personal care support in Kitchener, Ontario, with services including professional nursing… Read more

Our methodology

3,239

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, from real residents and families across these 63 Kitchener providers, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own 13-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order in every list on this page.

How Kitchener providers are rated

Google star ratings across 63 providers.

  • 4.5 and up38
  • 4.0 to 4.47
  • 3.5 to 3.98
  • Under 3.510

Confidence Score range

How the 71 Kitchener providers fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good15 communities
  • Developing31 communities
  • Limited25 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01Types of senior care in Kitchener
  2. 02Senior care costs in Kitchener
  3. 03Languages spoken
  4. 04What families are saying
  5. 05Services and amenities
  6. 06Frequently asked questions

How much does senior care cost in Kitchener?

Among the 3 Kitchener providers that publish a starting rate, costs run from $657 to $4,166 per month. The final number depends on care type, suite size, and the level of care needed.

Care typeTypical costKitchener range
Retirement Homes$2,500–$6,500 /mo$657–$4,166
Home Care$30–$50 /hrBy quote
Memory Care$5,000–$10,000 /moBy quote
Respite Care$150–$400 /dayBy quote
Long-Term Care$2,000–$3,000 income-tested /moBy quote
Assisted Living$3,000–$8,000 /moBy quote
Palliative CareOften funded; variesBy quote
Independent Living$1,500–$5,000 /moBy quote

Typical costs are illustrative Canadian ranges; long-term care is income-tested and home care is billed hourly. Kitchener range reflects providers that publish a starting rate. Request quotes for exact pricing.

Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement. Ontario seniors benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost.

Ontario retirement homes are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA); long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay.

Languages spoken by Kitchener providers

5 of the 71 Kitchener providers offer care in a language other than English, drawn from what each one publishes. A good starting point if a parent is most comfortable in their first language.

  • French4

What families are saying about senior care in Kitchener

A 4.2 star average across 3,239 Google reviews of 63 Kitchener providers. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“This area is lovely! Wish I had visited a week ago because then the spring flowers would have been in full bloom, but still a gorgeous little garden area. I was thrilled to see tadpoles in one of the ponds!”
Laura Haas on Rockway Gardens
“Gorgeous location for hosting events! Very peaceful and calm but not as big as expected. Cannot fit parties more than 200 people in the main area”
Aylia Rajani on Hacienda Sereda
“Visited this historic site with the kids and we all had a great time. They really enjoyed the paint activity and seeing the animals up close, and exploring the old house was such a unique experience. The staff were welcoming, the...”
George Adaimi on Schneider Haus National Historic Site
“Every time I visit, all my interactions with staff are friendly & welcoming. I understand why my friends are happy living at Winston Park!”
Marion on The Village of Winston Park
“Right from the front door, the environment is calm and welcoming. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I am enjoying the treatments. The machine which measures the stress on your organs found the problems that I know about. A...”
Karen McMaster on Open Mind Wellness Centre
“I recently had the opportunity to visit Chartwell Bankside as I was exploring options for an upcoming Respite stay. Upon walking into the Great room, I was immediately impressed. The staff I spoke with were all warm and friendly and Nicole...”
Shawn Mathers on Chartwell Bankside Retirement Residence

Services and amenities in Kitchener

What Kitchener communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes.

Most common amenities

Share of the 24 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room38%
  • Library17%
  • Activity room13%
  • Garden13%
  • Gardens13%
  • Lounges13%
  • Salon13%
  • Theatre13%
  • Activity programs8%
  • Bistro8%

Most common care services

Share of the 39 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management28%
  • Companionship18%
  • Personal care18%
  • Meal preparation15%
  • Medication reminders13%
  • Physiotherapy13%
  • Respite care13%
  • Dementia care10%
  • Housekeeping10%
  • Laundry10%

Frequently asked questions

How many senior care providers are there in Kitchener?
Senior Care Path lists 71 senior care providers in Kitchener, Ontario, across 8 care types (33 retirement homes, 16 home care, 8 memory care), each with a Confidence Score, Google rating, and verified contact details.
How much does senior care cost in Kitchener?
Among Kitchener providers that publish a starting rate, costs run from $657–$4,166. The final number depends on care level, suite size, and provider. Ontario retirement homes are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA); long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay.
How are Kitchener providers ranked?
By our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, pricing transparency, documented services, and verification. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.

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