Hamilton has 26 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.2 stars across 923 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Deerview Crossing Retirement Residence, Chartwell Georgian Retirement Residence and Caroline Place Retirement Residence.
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 resident 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 July 2026.
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118 Market St, Hamilton, ON L8R 3P9, Canada
Starting at
$3,380–$3,380/mo
7Good confidence
5.0(24 reviews)
“My wife has been a resident there since July 2024. I did love everything about the staff professional, support and Baycrest care she received... Her dementia...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
A retirement community located in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, offering independent and supported retirement… Read more
460 Rymal Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9B 0B2, Canada
Starting at
$5,621–$5,621/mo
7Good confidence
4.7(78 reviews)
“We've been working with Chartwell for several years now and I have to say, the staff is extremely friendly and on top of maintaining the building! We handle...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Memory Care
A retirement residence in Hamilton's Mountain West neighbourhood offering independent living and memory care services.… Read more
255 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 3K4, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
Starting at
From $3,507/mo
7Good confidence
4.8(48 reviews)
“Went for a tour of the Georgian Retirement Residence with my mom yesterday. We were greeted with friendly staff . After our tour of the grounds, Sandy our tour...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
An independent living retirement residence in Dundas, Ontario, featuring studio and one-bedroom suites with optional care… Read more
135 King St E, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 0B2, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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7Good confidence
4.6(113 reviews)
“I recently moved my mother from Toronto to Stoney Creek, and on move-in day I was completely overwhelmed. From start to finish, the staff showed patience,...”
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
A retirement residence in Stoney Creek, Ontario offering multiple levels of care including independent living, assisted living,… Read more
83 Centennial Pkwy S, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 0B7, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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7Good confidence
4.6(42 reviews)
“I would love to share photos, but I prefer to keep the residents’ faces private. I do want to take a moment to compliment the staff at Grandview. Mom has been...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement community in Stoney Creek, Ontario, offering independent and assisted living options with spacious suites… Read more
1360 Upper Sherman Ave, Hamilton, ON L8W 3Z6, Canada
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7Good confidence
4.7(134 reviews)
“Rushdale is the place to be. This retirement home is one of the best. When I first entered this home I already felt the warm welcome. When I moved in i...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
An independent senior living community in Hamilton, Ontario offering all-inclusive retirement living with chef-prepared… Read more
8 Shoreview Pl, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0J6, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
Starting at
$4,295–$6,695/mo
7Developing confidence
4.3(61 reviews)
“We were very impressed with the facilities at the Stoney Creek location. Our visit started with Amber taking us on a tour of the various studios, and...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
Stoney Creek is a retirement home in Stoney Creek, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a lakefront… Read more
1620 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2W3, Canada
Starting at
$5,104–$8,128/mo
7Developing confidence
4.3(61 reviews)
“I, Joanne Ogilvie, visited my mother at the Village this morning. My mother is in LTC, but we have the freedom to take her into the Retirement area and in the...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A senior living community in Hamilton offering a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Retirement… Read more
1500 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1E1, Canada
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7Developing confidence
3.9(83 reviews)
“Abington Court provides exceptional care in a cozy, home-like setting. The team takes the time to understand each resident’s needs, offering personalized...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care
A retirement residence in Hamilton, Ontario offering independent senior living with assisted living and memory care programs. Read more
50 Hatt St, Dundas, ON L9H 0A1, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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7Developing confidence
3.9(34 reviews)
“We are a private agency that provides one-on-one support to seniors and have had the chance to support a client in the memory unit at Amica. The Amica team is...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A premium retirement residence in Dundas, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care with… Read more
104 Glenarm Close, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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75 Dunham Dr, Ancaster, ON L9G 1X7, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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7Developing confidence
4.7(16 reviews)
“Our Dad just moved in and we couldn't be happier. From the moment we met Paula on tour, we knew this was the right place. All of the staff truly care and make...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
A retirement residence located in Ancaster, Ontario offering independent living with spacious suites, meals, and daily services. Read more
191 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4S2, Canada
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Developing confidence
5.0(1 reviews)
Provides: Independent Living
A independent living option in Hamilton, Ontario. Read more
325 Fiddlers Green Rd, Ancaster, ON L9G 1W9, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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7Developing confidence
4.1(20 reviews)
“My mother is currently a resident of the Ancaster Highgate Retirement Home. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to the extraordinary staff that...”
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement home in Ontario offering independent, assisted care, and memory care options. Located in a quiet… Read more
56 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 5G7, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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3Developing confidence
3.8(35 reviews)
“Excellent both my parents are well taken care of, psw are wonderful, I come everyday and watch what's happening I'm very satisfied with there care.”
Provides: Long Term Care, Palliative Care, Independent Living
One of Ontario's largest and most innovative long-term care homes, located in historic downtown Dundas. The campus also… Read more
2126 Rymal Rd E, Hannon, ON L0R 1P0, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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7Developing confidence
3.6(56 reviews)
“Summit Heights is a beautiful residence. Not only does it offer independent living but also assisted and memory care. The staff are so friendly and the...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A 5-storey luxury retirement community in Hamilton offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory… Read more
261 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L9B 2X3, Canada
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7Developing confidence
4.6(14 reviews)
“Great place for seniors to live. We hope to be there in a couple of years.”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
A non-profit charitable senior residence in Hamilton offering independent living accommodation through a life lease… Read more
843 Mohawk Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8T 3R4, Canada
Starting at
$2,000–$4,500/mo
Developing confidence
4.0(8 reviews)
“My Dad has only been at Tara Retirement Home for a short time, but it already feels like the perfect place for him. He’s thriving in the warm, homey...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A family-owned independent and assisted living retirement home located on Hamilton Mountain in Hamilton, Ontario. The… Read more
971 Queenston Rd, Hamilton, ON L8G 5G3, Canada
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2Limited confidence
3.9(15 reviews)
“I just live in the building they work but they are always kind and courteous to everyone they meet. They are an amazing group of ladies!”
Provides: Respite Care, Independent Living, Home Care
Independent, person-centred support solutions for older adults and individuals with disabilities through in-home and… Read more
21 Hatt St, Dundas, ON L9H 2E9, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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Limited confidence
3.7(6 reviews)
“A great place , staff are fantastic, very caring and supportive, my father really enjoyed his stay here, he ate really well , a very well run place , thanks to...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A privately owned and operated retirement living centre located in Dundas, Ontario, providing assisted living services to fully… Read more
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
923
Google reviews
Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 26 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?
Google star ratings across 26 independent living.
How the 26 Hamilton independent living fall across our trust tiers.
Among the 6 Hamilton independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $2,000 to $8,128 per month. Most communities 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.
A 4.2 star average across 923 Google reviews of 26 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Rushdale is the place to be. This retirement home is one of the best. When I first entered this home I already felt the warm welcome. When I moved in i immediately called this place home. I no longer have to cook or clean! Yay! The...”
“I recently moved my mother from Toronto to Stoney Creek, and on move-in day I was completely overwhelmed. From start to finish, the staff showed patience, kindness, understanding, and genuine care. The food is above average, and the staff...”
“Abington Court provides exceptional care in a cozy, home-like setting. The team takes the time to understand each resident’s needs, offering personalized attention that really stands out. The activities are fun and meaningful, and the food...”
“We've been working with Chartwell for several years now and I have to say, the staff is extremely friendly and on top of maintaining the building! We handle the flooring installs within the building and the staff makes a notable effort to...”
“We were very impressed with the facilities at the Stoney Creek location. Our visit started with Amber taking us on a tour of the various studios, and amenities. She explained and outlined the various additional expenses, spent time to...”
“I, Joanne Ogilvie, visited my mother at the Village this morning. My mother is in LTC, but we have the freedom to take her into the Retirement area and in the LTC area. Every area of Wentworth Heights is beautiful, clean and welcoming, so...”
What Hamilton 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.
Share of the 21 communities that publish amenities.
Share of the 20 communities that publish services.
Share of the 17 communities that list suite types.
Hamilton families comparing independent living have 26 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.
Hamilton offers affordable senior living and a growing network of retirement and assisted living communities close to the Niagara escarpment.
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.
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