Ontario
Peterborough has 26 senior care providers on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.4 stars across 624 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Jackson Creek Retirement Residence, Royal Gardens Retirement Residence and Princess Gardens Retirement Residence.
The heart of the Kawarthas and a popular place to retire, Peterborough has well-established retirement homes, in-home care, and local foot care and therapy clinics.
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 October 2026.
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Step 1 of 5Peterborough 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.
Peterborough, ON481 Reid St, Peterborough, ON K9H 7R9Licensed by RHRA
4.8(32 reviews)
A retirement home in Peterborough beside a peaceful creek, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and…
From $4,110/mo
Peterborough, ON1500 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough, ON K9J 2A2Licensed by RHRA
4.5(35 reviews)
An established retirement home in Peterborough, located on 2 acres of landscaped gardens, serving seniors since…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Peterborough, ON1414 Sherbrooke St, Peterborough, ON K9J 0B1Licensed by RHRA
4.9(14 reviews)
A retirement residence in Peterborough, Ontario, offering independent retirement, garden homes, enriched care, and short-term…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Peterborough, ON131 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2T6Licensed by RHRA
4.6(20 reviews)
A retirement home in downtown Peterborough offering independent retirement, assisted living through the Enriched Care program, and…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Peterborough, ON100 Charlotte St, Peterborough, ON K9J 7L4Licensed by RHRA
4.8(51 reviews)
A retirement home in Peterborough offering independent living, assisted living (Enriched Care), and short-term respite stays in…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Peterborough, ON1160 Clonsilla Ave, Peterborough, ON K9J 8P8Licensed by RHRA
4.8(52 reviews)
A retirement residence in Peterborough offering independent retirement, garden homes, assisted living (Enriched Care), and respite…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Peterborough, ON2300 Denure Dr, Peterborough, ON K9K 2G3Licensed by RHRA
4.4(25 reviews)
A retirement home located in Peterborough's West End offering 105 suites with independent and assisted living options, featuring…
From $4,000/mo
Peterborough, ON1039 Water St, Peterborough, ON K9H 3P5Licensed by RHRA
3.6(22 reviews)
A retirement home in downtown Peterborough offering private suites with inclusive meals, activities, and support…
From $3,300/mo
Peterborough, ON294 Rink St Ste 203, Peterborough, ON K9J 2K2
4.7(15 reviews)
In-home care services for seniors, including personal support, dementia care, and specialized programs. Services…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Peterborough, ON637 The Queensway Unit 13, Peterborough, ON K9J 7J6
4.8(31 reviews)
In-home care for older adults in Peterborough, Lakefield, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope and Trent Hills. They offer flexible care…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
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Beyond housing, Peterborough has clinics and therapists who work with older adults at home or in the community. Pick a service to compare local providers, each with a Confidence Score and reviews.
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Costs vary by care type and provider. Retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay, while long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested. Contact providers below for current rates.
| Care type | Typical cost | Peterborough range |
|---|---|---|
| Home Care | $30–$50 /hr | By quote |
| Retirement Homes | $2,500–$6,500 /mo | $3,300–$4,110 |
| Assisted Living | $3,000–$8,000 /mo | By quote |
| Memory Care | $5,000–$10,000 /mo | By quote |
| Independent Living | $1,500–$5,000 /mo | By quote |
| Long-Term Care | $2,000–$3,000 income-tested /mo | By quote |
| Respite Care | $150–$400 /day | By quote |
| Palliative Care | Often funded; varies | By quote |
Typical costs are illustrative Canadian ranges; long-term care is income-tested and home care is billed hourly. Peterborough range reflects providers that share a starting rate with us. 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.
Free local help for older adults and caregivers in Peterborough: dementia support, seniors' programs and places to stay active and connected.
Dementia support
Alzheimer Society Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton
360 George St N #18, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7
Seniors' centre
Activity Haven Senior Centre
180 Barnardo Ave, Peterborough, ON K9H 5V3
The official places to start, from your city to Ottawa. Each opens the government's own page in a new tab, so you always get the current rules and how to apply.
3 of the 26 Peterborough 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.
A 4.4 star average across 624 Google reviews of 26 Peterborough providers. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“What a amazing place and amazing people my dad Wayne got to pass with dignity i thank this place so much 4 what you do ❤️”
“My mother-in-law moved into this residence a few months ago, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience so far. The meals are wonderful, the staff are consistently caring and attentive, and the activities and entertainment are truly...”
“My brother moved into Sherbrooke Heights Retirement Home in November 2025. He’s been there 8 months now & loves it. I recently visited him & stayed with him for 3 weeks. I cannot say enough positives about the facilities & especially the...”
“Eleven months ago today, my wife and I moved into Princess Gardens. Looking back on almost a year of life here, we are convinced that we made a very wise choice. Two weeks after our arrival Joan said she already felt “at home”, a sentiment...”
“My wife, Donna and I, both in our mid-eighties, moved into Applewood two months ago. The move was mainly precipitated by my declining health due to mobility and medical issues, but primarily to relieve Donna of the overwhelming extent of...”
“Every nurse we have had from nightingale has been fantastic but Sarah K. has gone above and beyond in treating our son Lincoln with the respect and kindness that any child with special needs deserves. We would choose her 1000x over for any...”
What Peterborough providers actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes.
Share of the 14 providers that publish amenities.
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Google reviews
Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, from real residents and families across these 26 Peterborough providers, never written by us.
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SCP Confidence Score
Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order in every list on this page.
Google star ratings across 26 providers.
How the 26 Peterborough providers fall across our trust tiers.
Senior Care Path lists 26 senior care providers in Peterborough, Ontario, across 8 care types (10 home care, 11 retirement homes, 9 assisted living), each with a Confidence Score, Google rating, and verified contact details.
Costs vary by care type and provider. Retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay, while long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested. 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.
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.
