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Senior Care in Ottawa

Ottawa has 155 senior care providers on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.3 stars across 4,092 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Choice Homecare, Chartwell New Edinburgh Square Retirement Residence and Chartwell Rockcliffe Retirement Residence.

Canada's capital pairs bilingual care options with established retirement residences near the Rideau Canal and beyond.

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 Ottawa

Ottawa 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 Ottawa

4.4 average rating4,092 Google reviewsacross 155 providers

155 communities

Chartwell New Edinburgh Square Retirement Residence

420 MacKay St, Ottawa, ON K1M 2C4, Canada

Starting at

From $3,301/mo

Chartwell New Edinburgh Square Retirement Residence 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(50 reviews)

“One of the best decisions in my life was to move to NES. The management and staff are creating a wonderful community. We do not just feel safe, but enjoy the...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement residence in Ottawa's New Edinburgh neighbourhood offering independent living suites with personalized… Read more

Chartwell Rockcliffe Retirement Residence

100 Island Lodge Rd, Ottawa, ON K1N 0A2, Canada

Starting at

From $6,979/mo

Chartwell Rockcliffe Retirement Residence 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(44 reviews)

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chartwell Rockcliffe through my role with a private care company, where I’ve conducted falls prevention workshops within...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A luxury retirement residence located on Porter Island in Ottawa's New Edinburgh neighbourhood, offering both independent and… Read more

Choice Homecare

223 Colonnade Rd S Ste 114, Ottawa, ON K2E 7K3, Canada

Starting at

$40–$80/hr

Choice Homecare 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(60 reviews)

“Our family will be forever grateful for the care provided by Choice Homecare to our elderly Mother through the last 6 months of her life. Choice Homecare took...”

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care

A nurse-managed in-home care provider serving Ottawa and surrounding areas since 2011. They offer personalized home care for… Read more

Thorncliffe Place

1 Thorncliff Pl, Ottawa, ON K2H 9N9, Canada

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Thorncliffe Place 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(141 reviews)

“Thorncliffe Place not only has excellent care but also an incredible vibe which you get the moment you walk in the door. Don’t be shocked if you are greeted by...”

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Provides: Retirement Home

A family-owned retirement home located in the West End of Ottawa, offering services to meet various levels of senior care needs.… Read more

Alternacare

275 Slater St. Ste 502, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9, Canada

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Alternacare
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(28 reviews)

“My mother had regular housekeeping and laundry services with Alternate Care for the last year until she was moved into a transitional care facility last week....”

Provides: Home Care

A home care option in Ottawa, Ontario. Read more

Assurance Home Care

33 Roydon Pl Ste 205, Nepean, ON K2E 1A3, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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Assurance Home Care 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(53 reviews)

“I had an excellent experience with Assurance Home Care when I needed temporary caregiving support while I traveled to attend my brother’s funeral. From the...”

Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Memory Care

A home care provider serving Ottawa, Toronto, and Calgary with over a million hours of customized care delivered and 10+ years… Read more

Carp Commons Retirement Village

458 Donald B. Munro Dr, Carp, ON K0A 1L0, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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Carp Commons Retirement Village 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(48 reviews)

““The Carp Commons retirement home truly feels like a second home. The service is exceptional—top notch in every way. The energy throughout the community is...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

In Carp, Ontario, offers Independent Living, Independent Supportive Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite… Read more

City View Retirement Community

151 Meadowlands Dr W, Nepean, ON K2G 3H6, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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City View Retirement Community 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(90 reviews)

“Celebrating Mother's Day with my mom and her friends at CityView Retirement Community was truly special last Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Almost every week this...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A locally owned retirement home in Nepean, West Ottawa, offering a full continuum of care from independent living… Read more

Home Instead Home Care Services of Ottawa

260 Hearst Way Suite 510, Ottawa, ON K2L 3H1, Canada

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Home Instead Home Care Services of Ottawa 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(116 reviews)

“I contracted Home Instead in late February for daily companionship for my father. He has mild dementia and lives in his own home so he needed help with...”

Provides: Home Care

In-home care for seniors in the Ottawa area. Founded in 1994 globally and serving Ottawa since… Read more

Hospice Care Ottawa, May Court Hospice

114 Cameron Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 0X1, Canada

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Hospice Care Ottawa, May Court Hospice 2
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(25 reviews)

“My heart is filled with immense gratitude and appreciation for the doctors, nurses, psw’s, volunteers and all staff at May Court. My father was admitted last...”

Provides: Palliative Care

Ottawa is a community-based charitable organization offering palliative and end-of-life care programs and services to people living in… Read more

Hospice Care Ottawa, Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice

110 McCurdy Dr, Kanata, ON K2L 2Z6, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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Hospice Care Ottawa, Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(45 reviews)

“My husband had the best care after we could no longer do it at home. The surroundings are beautiful and ALL the staff/Volunteers were exceptional. They were...”

Provides: Palliative Care, Respite Care

Ottawa is a community-based charitable organization offering palliative and end-of-life programs and services to people living in the… Read more

Ideal Caregivers 4u Ottawa

430 Hazeldean Rd Unit 6, Ottawa, ON K2L 1T9, Canada

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65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(78 reviews)

“Ideal Caregivers 4u Ottawa has been providing services to my mother for over a year and a half. Such a peace of mind knowing she is being given reliabe, caring...”

Provides: Home Care

Home care services for seniors across Canada, including locations in Ottawa. They offer personalized care plans ranging… Read more

Ottawa Home Care

2 Lorry Greenberg Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 5H6, Canada

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65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(28 reviews)

“I had an amazing experience with the Ottawa home care company. Marie, the manager, is truly outstanding. She is incredibly kind, compassionate, and...”

Provides: Home Care

24/7 home care services in Ottawa-Carleton, offering personal care, nursing, and housekeeping services. Since 2000, the… Read more

Qualicare Home Care Ottawa

1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, Canada

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Qualicare Home Care Ottawa 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(54 reviews)

“I’ve had an amazing experience with Qualicare! From the beginning, the team has been easy to communicate with and really made an effort to understand what I...”

Provides: Home Care

In-home care services for seniors and their families across Ottawa and surrounding areas. Services include daily… Read more

Right at Home - Home Care Ottawa

1900 City Park Dr Ste 300, Ottawa, ON K1J 1G7, Canada

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Right at Home - Home Care Ottawa 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(44 reviews)

“I had an outstanding experience with Right at Home. My 80-year old mother broke her shoulder. We needed help with bathing, getting dressed, etc. We called the...”

Provides: Home Care, Memory Care

Ottawa provides in-home care services including companion care, personal care, nursing care, and specialty care for seniors and others… Read more

Seniors Journey

1153 A Longfields Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 5R5, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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Seniors Journey 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(54 reviews)

“I am incredibly grateful for Adriana’s services. Her profound knowledge of the senior living industry is matched only by her genuine compassion and...”

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Long Term Care

A senior living advisory service that helps families find suitable retirement and long-term care homes in Ottawa at no cost. They… Read more

Seniors on Site

1300 Carling Ave Ste 304, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K8, Canada

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Seniors on Site 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(24 reviews)

“Louise came by twice a week for three weeks. She was bright, talkative and just enthusiastic enough to make her time really enjoyable for us. Hats off both to...”

Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care

A home-care provider in Ottawa offering personal support, dementia care, home maintenance, and transportation services to seniors… Read more

Solva Senior Living

301 Moodie Dr. Ste 111, Nepean, ON K2H 9C4, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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Solva Senior Living 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(112 reviews)

“We engaged Solva to assist finding suitable living arrangements for a sibling in the Ottawa area. Being located three time zones away made it impossible to...”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Ottawa, Ontario. Read more

Stonemont Retirement Lifestyle Ottawa

1068 Cummings Ave., Ottawa, ON K1J 0E2, Canada

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Stonemont Retirement Lifestyle Ottawa 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(106 reviews)

“I have been living here for 1 year now. It’s the best decision I have made. I like everything about this place. There are plenty of of social activities and...”

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

A luxury retirement community offering multiple accommodation options including lifestyle, all-inclusive, supportive living, and… Read more

Tea and Toast

3162 Dunrobin Rd #153, Woodlawn, ON K0A 3M0, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

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Tea and Toast 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(200 reviews)

“Rachel from Tea & Toast was exactly what I needed to help me navigate through finding retirement homes to tour. She was so understanding through the entire...”

Provides: Respite Care

A respite care option in Ottawa, Ontario. Read more

Our methodology

4,092

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, from real residents and families across these 142 Ottawa 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 Ottawa providers are rated

Google star ratings across 142 providers.

  • 4.5 and up68
  • 4.0 to 4.446
  • 3.5 to 3.918
  • Under 3.510

Confidence Score range

How the 155 Ottawa providers fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good24 communities
  • Developing81 communities
  • Limited50 communities

Table of contents

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

How much does senior care cost in Ottawa?

Among the 7 Ottawa providers that publish a starting rate, costs run from $30 to $7,045 per month. The final number depends on care type, suite size, and the level of care needed.

Care typeTypical costOttawa range
Retirement Homes$2,500–$6,500 /mo$3,301–$7,045
Home Care$30–$50 /hrBy quote
Respite Care$150–$400 /dayBy quote
Palliative CareOften funded; variesBy quote
Long-Term Care$2,000–$3,000 income-tested /moBy quote
Assisted Living$3,000–$8,000 /moBy quote
Memory Care$5,000–$10,000 /moBy 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. Ottawa 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 Ottawa providers

21 of the 155 Ottawa 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.

  • French21

What families are saying about senior care in Ottawa

A 4.3 star average across 4,092 Google reviews of 142 Ottawa providers. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“Rachel from Tea & Toast was exactly what I needed to help me navigate through finding retirement homes to tour. She was so understanding through the entire process and so quick to respond to my emails. She knew exactly what homes would be...”
KIM DAVIS on Tea and Toast
“Thorncliffe Place not only has excellent care but also an incredible vibe which you get the moment you walk in the door. Don’t be shocked if you are greeted by one of the many fur friends that visit and make this place a warm cozy home. If...”
Matthew Fait on Thorncliffe Place
“I contracted Home Instead in late February for daily companionship for my father. He has mild dementia and lives in his own home so he needed help with medications and needed daily interactions. He was initially against the idea but the...”
Joanne Diaz Mitoma on Home Instead Home Care Services of Ottawa
“We engaged Solva to assist finding suitable living arrangements for a sibling in the Ottawa area. Being located three time zones away made it impossible to conduct a search first hand and we were relying on Juanita and Solva to suggest...”
Bob Rabnett on Solva Senior Living
“I have been living here for 1 year now. It’s the best decision I have made. I like everything about this place. There are plenty of of social activities and pleasant staff. There is nursing care if needed and transportation to grocery or...”
Jacques Gouin on Stonemont Retirement Lifestyle Ottawa
“Celebrating Mother's Day with my mom and her friends at CityView Retirement Community was truly special last Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Almost every week this past summer, my mother Rosaria was painting a Picasso… not quite but she found so...”
Maria Pecorella on City View Retirement Community

Services and amenities in Ottawa

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

Most common amenities

Share of the 77 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room61%
  • Hair salon34%
  • Library27%
  • Private dining room21%
  • Bistro14%
  • Chapel14%
  • Fitness centre14%
  • Movie theatre14%
  • Lounge12%
  • Games room10%

Most common care services

Share of the 105 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management25%
  • Housekeeping15%
  • 24-hour nursing10%
  • Medication reminders10%
  • Meal preparation10%
  • Laundry services9%
  • Palliative care9%
  • Personal care9%
  • 24-hour care7%
  • 24-hour nursing care7%

Frequently asked questions

How many senior care providers are there in Ottawa?
Senior Care Path lists 155 senior care providers in Ottawa, Ontario, across 8 care types (69 retirement homes, 36 home care, 13 respite care), each with a Confidence Score, Google rating, and verified contact details.
How much does senior care cost in Ottawa?
Among Ottawa providers that publish a starting rate, costs run from $30–$7,045. 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 Ottawa 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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