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Best Independent Living in Barrie, ON

Barrie has 24 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.3 stars across 700 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence, Chartwell Allandale Station Retirement Residence and Amica Little Lake.

Independent living is for active seniors who want community, dining, and convenience without daily personal care.

Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated September 2026.

24

independent living compared

4.3★

average Google rating

$4,137–$4,311

typical cost per month

12

rated 4.5 stars or higher

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Barrie Independent Living Facilities | 700 Reviews

24 communities

Chartwell Allandale Station Retirement Residence

Barrie, ON

Starting at

From $4,311/mo

Chartwell Allandale Station Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(127 reviews)

“Charlene and all support staff at Allendale station are phenomenal! I recently held a Seniors Seminar at the residence, which was extremely successful. Parking...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A modern retirement residence in Barrie offering independent living and assisted living options with 24-hour on-site… Read more

Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence

Barrie, ON

Starting at

From $4,137/mo

Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(165 reviews)

“The Barrie Parkinson's Support Group has been meeting at this facility for a few months. They have provided us with a meeting room and snacks. To say they have...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

An independent living retirement residence in Barrie, Ontario, with a 20-year reputation for service. The residence… Read more

Amica Little Lake

Barrie, ON

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Amica Little Lake 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(109 reviews)

“Our Dad moved to Amica Little Lake in Barrie this year. He was on the Assisted Living floor. Unfortunately he passed away at the ripe old age of 95. We could...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Barrie overlooking Little Lake, offering premium senior living with a range of care options including… Read more

Livita Barrington Retirement Residence

Barrie, ON

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Livita Barrington Retirement Residence 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(60 reviews)

“Joy at Reception is always a pleasure to see and chat with. Staff are always friendly to chat with. Seeing residents out and about enjoying the many gathering...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living

A retirement residence in Barrie, Ontario offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care with life enrichment… Read more

Aspira The Barrieview Retirement Living

Barrie, ON

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Aspira The Barrieview Retirement Living 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

3.7(28 reviews)

“Great place to live. Good costumer service, friendly staff. Fun activities for everyone!”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Memory Care, Independent Living

A retirement living community in Barrie, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care… Read more

Grove Park Home

Barrie, ON

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Grove Park Home 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(18 reviews)

“Best place for both my parents. Very loving home.”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Independent Living

A charitable, not-for-profit long-term care home established in Barrie in 1968, providing care for 143 seniors across five units.… Read more

IOOF Seniors Homes Inc

Barrie, ON

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IOOF Seniors Homes Inc 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.7(3 reviews)

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Provides: Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Respite Care

Is a not-for-profit organization in Barrie, Ontario, providing long-term care, convalescent care, supportive housing, and… Read more

Mulcaster Mews Inc

Barrie, ON

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

3.7(26 reviews)

“Mulcastor Mews is a hidden gem! The bricks and mortar may not be modern but the care and compassion is beyond compare. From the minute we walked in we could...”

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care

A retirement home and assisted living facility located in downtown Barrie, Ontario. It offers independent and assisted living… Read more

Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home

Barrie, ON

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(2 reviews)

“Amazing convalescent care! Amazing staff! Took such great care of my mom that she didn't want to leave!! (and the food is awesome as well!) Convalescent...”

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Provides: Memory Care, Long Term Care, Respite Care

IOOF Seniors Homes is a not-for-profit organization in Barrie, Ontario, serving over 100 years. It provides long-term care, convalescent care,… Read more

Roberta Place Retirement Lodge

Barrie, ON

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Roberta Place Retirement Lodge 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.0(24 reviews)

“My wife's grandfather lived at Roberta Place for a year and a half and thoroughly enjoyed his time there. The staff were excellent and always willing to...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement community in Barrie, Ontario offering independent living with supportive services and amenities. Part… Read more

Royalty Care

Barrie, ON

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Royalty Care 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(15 reviews)

“I have known Kathy from Royalty Care for several years now and I am so impressed on how she cares for her clients and her caregivers. The care with which she...”

Provides: Independent Living, Home Care, Respite Care

Home care services for seniors in Barrie, Ontario, offering flexible service options from a few hours per week to 24/7 care. Read more

Simcoe Terrace

Barrie, ON

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Simcoe Terrace
48/ 100

Developing confidence

2.6(24 reviews)

“Simcoe Terrace has an incredible team. The staff are truly amazing, hardworking, and deeply caring. You can see the compassion they have for the residents...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement community in downtown Barrie offering independent and full-service lifestyle packages with dining, housekeeping, and… Read more

Victoria Village Manor

Barrie, ON

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Victoria Village Manor 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.2(32 reviews)

“It certainly a lovely retirement facility. The staff treat the folks really nice. We visit weekly and people living there are very happy.🥂🪷🌺🌷”

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Long Term Care

A mixed-use seniors community in Barrie, Ontario, offering life lease suites, senior residential suites, and a long-term care… Read more

Victoria Village Projects-Admin Office

Barrie, ON

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living, Long Term Care

A mixed-use seniors' community in Barrie offering 57 Life Lease suites, 16 Senior Residential suites, and a 128-bed Long Term… Read more

Barrie Allandale Senior Ctr

Barrie, ON

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36/ 100

Limited confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

“Wonderful staff. Info plenty just super”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Barrie, Ontario. Read more

Bob Rumball Home For The Deaf

Barrie, ON

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Bob Rumball Home For The Deaf 2
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.1(8 reviews)

“Staff members sign, lots of light, relaxing environment, daily activities.”

Provides: Respite Care, Independent Living

Part of the Bob Rumball Organizations, which provides supportive housing and services designed to promote… Read more

Collier Place Seniors Residence

Barrie, ON

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36/ 100

Limited confidence

3.6(5 reviews)

“My Mom has been living in Collier Place for over 10 years now. She enjoys being there and gets along well with the staff who run the place. The only problems...”

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Provides: Independent Living

A 156-unit apartment building in downtown Barrie offering independent living for seniors aged 60 and older with modern amenities and… Read more

Independent Living Services Simcoe County

Barrie, ON

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Independent Living Services Simcoe County
36/ 100

Limited confidence

2.4(11 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living, Memory Care, Home Care

(ILS) supports seniors and adults with physical disabilities through in-home and community-based services in Simcoe… Read more

IOOF Seniors Homes Inc.

Barrie, ON

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IOOF Seniors Homes Inc. 4
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.3(19 reviews)

“MY WIFE CAME FOR REHABILITATION ! I CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE CARING STAFF THAT LOOKED AFTER HER WHILE SHE WAS THERE, THEY TRULY ARE SPECIAL !”

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Provides: Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Respite Care

Inc. is a not-for-profit organization in Barrie, Ontario, operating multiple senior care facilities. They have served Ontario… Read more

How to choose independent living in Barrie

Barrie families comparing independent living have 24 options to weigh. Start with care level and budget, then shortlist by location, availability, and the services each community offers, and reach out directly to confirm openings and book a tour. Our guide to choosing independent living walks through what to look for.

Our methodology

How we rank the Barrie independent living above

We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:

  • A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
  • Transparent, published pricing
  • Documented care services and amenities
  • Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification

Where our information comes from

700

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 24 communities, 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 above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?

How Barrie communities are rated

Google star ratings across 24 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up12
  • 4.0 to 4.46
  • 3.5 to 3.94
  • Under 3.52

Confidence Score range

How the 24 Barrie independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good2 communities
  • Developing13 communities
  • Limited9 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How to choose independent living in Barrie
  2. 02How much does independent living cost in Barrie?
  3. 03What families are saying about independent living
  4. 04Independent Living services and amenities
  5. 05Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Barrie?

Among the 2 Barrie independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $4,137 to $4,311 per month. Mostcommunities share full pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.

Most independent 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 what senior living really costs in canada.

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.

What families are saying about independent living in Barrie

A 4.3 star average across 700 Google reviews of 24 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“The Barrie Parkinson's Support Group has been meeting at this facility for a few months. They have provided us with a meeting room and snacks. To say they have been welcoming is a considerable understatement. Stephanie, the food service...”
Brian Carmichael on Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence
“Charlene and all support staff at Allendale station are phenomenal! I recently held a Seniors Seminar at the residence, which was extremely successful. Parking for guests/residents is great, accessibility is very well thought out and it...”
Sarah Coppard on Chartwell Allandale Station Retirement Residence
“Our Dad moved to Amica Little Lake in Barrie this year. He was on the Assisted Living floor. Unfortunately he passed away at the ripe old age of 95. We could not have asked for better care than was provided to him. The Nursing & PSW’s were...”
Cathy Previdsa on Amica Little Lake
“Joy at Reception is always a pleasure to see and chat with. Staff are always friendly to chat with. Seeing residents out and about enjoying the many gathering areas is always a pleasure to be able to stop and chat with them.”
heather marsden on Livita Barrington Retirement Residence
“It certainly a lovely retirement facility. The staff treat the folks really nice. We visit weekly and people living there are very happy.🥂🪷🌺🌷”
Brenda P on Victoria Village Manor
“Great place to live. Good costumer service, friendly staff. Fun activities for everyone!”
Adriano Santos on Aspira The Barrieview Retirement Living

Independent Living services and amenities in Barrie

What Barrie communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes. A good way to see what is standard locally and what is a genuine differentiator.

Most common amenities

Share of the 13 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room62%
  • Hair salon46%
  • Library38%
  • Bistro31%
  • Auditorium23%
  • Enclosed outdoor gardens23%
  • Greenhouse23%
  • Movie theatre23%
  • Tuck shop23%
  • Visiting rooms23%

Most common care services

Share of the 14 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management57%
  • Palliative care29%
  • 24-hour nursing14%
  • Housekeeping14%
  • Personal care14%
  • Rehabilitation services14%
  • 24-hour health monitoring7%
  • 24-hour health services7%
  • 24-hour nursing care7%
  • 24-hour nursing staff7%

Suite types offered

Share of the 12 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom50%
  • Two bedroom42%
  • Studio33%
  • Private room25%
  • Shared suite25%
  • Suite25%

Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Barrie?
Independent Living in Barrie that publish a rate run roughly $4,137 to $4,311 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many independent living are there in Barrie?
Senior Care Path lists 24 independent living in Barrie, Ontario, each with a Confidence Score, reviews, and verified contact details so you can compare and reach out directly.
How are the independent living ranked?
By our Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, pricing transparency, documented services and amenities, and verification. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.
How do I arrange a tour or check availability?
Use the Request info button on any listing to reach an advisor and the community, or open a profile for hours, amenities, and details before booking a tour.

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