Best Independent Living in London, ON

London has 36 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.2 stars across 827 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Riverside Retirement Residence, Seasons Retirement Community in London and Chartwell Richmond Woods Retirement Community.

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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London Independent Living Facilities | 827 Reviews

36 communities

Chartwell Richmond Woods Retirement Community

200 N Centre Rd, London, ON N5X 0B1, Canada

Starting at

From $3,090/mo

Chartwell Richmond Woods Retirement Community 2
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(42 reviews)

All of the staff at Richmond Woods Apartments are excellent! We have been very impressed. At this time we especially want to commend Neelum (at the main...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

An independent living retirement residence in London's Masonville neighbourhood, offering modern suites with dining,… Read more

Chartwell Riverside Retirement Residence

201 Riverside Dr, London, ON N6H 1E5, Canada

Starting at

From $3,899/mo

Chartwell Riverside Retirement Residence 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(80 reviews)

Chartwell has looked after my parents for several years. All the staff are so friendly and kind. The food is very good and they have lots of activities going...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement residence in West London offering independent living in spacious suites and seniors' townhomes with included… Read more

Seasons Retirement Community in London

633 Base Line Rd E, London, ON N6C 0B4, Canada

Starting at

$3,895–$6,195/mo

Seasons Retirement Community in London 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(43 reviews)

You did a great job with the tour. Absolutely loved the whole place. We have decided to choose the townhome which will fit our needs right now. Jim has now...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

London is a modern independent retirement living community in London, Ontario, designed for active older adults seeking independence and… Read more

VENVI Windermere on the Mount

1486 Richmond St, London, ON N6G 2M3, Canada

Starting at

$3,050–$7,100/mo

VENVI Windermere on the Mount 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(35 reviews)

My Dad recently moved to Windermere on the Mount and the experience has been very positive. To be honest most people don’t look forward to leaving their...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

Windermere on the Mount is a retirement residence set on 19 acres of green space beside the Thames River in North London, Ontario, offering… Read more

Amica London

517 Fanshawe Park Rd W, London, ON N6G 0C1, Canada

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Amica London 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(35 reviews)

I can honestly say, Amica London saved my life. When my father declined and needed to move to an Assisted Living floor within a Retirement Home, I tried the...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in northwest London offering premium senior living with flexible care services including independent living,… Read more

At Your Service for Seniors Inc

120 Wellington St #202, London, ON N6B 2K6, Canada

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At Your Service for Seniors Inc 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(22 reviews)

We have always received excellent service. The work done is well done and the cleaning staff we have encountered are very good. We would recommend At Your...

Provides: Independent Living, Home Care

A privately owned home care provider offering non-medical assistance services to help seniors remain in their own… Read more

Bloom London Senior Apartments & Retirement Community

3050 Tillmann Road, London, ON N6P 0L8, Canada

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Bloom London Senior Apartments & Retirement Community 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(27 reviews)

Bloom London Retirement Community offers an elevated approach to retirement living. The interior spaces offer layered materials and thoughtfully curated...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement community in London, Ontario offering seniors apartments, independent living, and assisted living with modern amenities,… Read more

Levante Grand Wood Park

81 Grand Ave, London, ON N6C 1M2, Canada

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Levante Grand Wood Park 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(48 reviews)

We’re so grateful for the opportunity to offer music lessons to the residents at Grandwood Park. The facility is beautiful, and the team is a joy to work with....

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

A supportive independent living retirement residence in London, Ontario, offering independent living and short-term… Read more

The Manor Village London - Retirement Home

230 Victoria St, London, ON N6A 2C2, Canada

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The Manor Village London - Retirement Home 5
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(46 reviews)

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every member of the amazing staff of 3 West. Every last one of you shows a level of kindness and...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

In London, Ontario is a retirement home offering independent living, assisted living, enhanced personal care, memory care, and… Read more

The Waverley Retirement Residence

10 Grand Ave, London, ON N6C 1K9, Canada

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The Waverley Retirement Residence 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(25 reviews)

What a beautiful historic home. So warm and cozy!

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

An elegant Victorian mansion-style retirement home located in Old South London, Ontario, offering 24-hour… Read more

Chartwell Longworth Retirement Community

600 Longworth Rd, London, ON N6K 4X9, Canada

Starting at

From $4,255/mo

Chartwell Longworth Retirement Community 7
59/ 100

Developing confidence

4.1(64 reviews)

My mother stayed here for respite care after our initial respite location fell through. Longworth was so helpful in getting us a room quickly. For the brief...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement residence in west London offering independent living in studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom-plus-den, and… Read more

Chartwell Riverstone Senior Apartments

1961 Shore Rd, London, ON N6K 0E8, Canada

Starting at

$2,995–$3,225/mo

Chartwell Riverstone Senior Apartments 6
59/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

An eco-conscious retirement community in London's West 5 neighbourhood featuring modern seniors' apartments… Read more

Fox Hollow by All Seniors Care Living Centres

2175 Dalmagarry Rd, London, ON N6G 0Y7, Canada

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Fox Hollow by All Seniors Care Living Centres 7
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.7(19 reviews)

Mom lived at Fox Hollow for 2 years and she was very happy. The staff and management team are outstanding and the level of care provided was top shelf. The...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Retirement Residence is a luxury low-rise four-storey seniors housing community in northwest London, Ontario offering seniors apartments,… Read more

Hamilton Road Seniors Centre & Community Centre

525 Hamilton Rd, London, ON N5Z 1S5, Canada

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Hamilton Road Seniors Centre & Community Centre 2
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(60 reviews)

Fun place for meet and greet other seniors for fitness, activities, sharing. Friendly helpful staff, good foods at monthly luncheons! Can't wait for Christmas...

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in London, Ontario. Read more

Inspirit Residences

81 Base Line Rd W, London, ON N6J 4Y5, Canada

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Inspirit Residences 7
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(37 reviews)

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to the management , staff and senior leadership of the Inspirit for the exceptional care and support my mom...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Home Care

An independent living retirement community located in the Old South London neighbourhood. The facility offers an "Apartment… Read more

Oakcrossing Retirement Living

1238 Oakcrossing Rd, London, ON N6H 0K2, Canada

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Oakcrossing Retirement Living 7
53/ 100

Developing confidence

3.0(22 reviews)

My parents moved to Oak Crossing Retirement Living in June of 2024 . The facility itself is a nice design and is well maintained. Both my parents settled in...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in London, Ontario, offering independent and assisted living options with spacious studios,… Read more

The Gainsborough

511 Gainsborough Rd, London, ON N6G 4Z5, Canada

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53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

I was very pleased with the service I received today from the professional cleaner that came to clean my condo. She took care to leave everything spotless even...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A life lease retirement community in London, Ontario designed exclusively for active adults aged 55 and over, operated by Grace… Read more

Venvi Royalcliffe Retirement Living

609 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON N6J 0A4, Canada

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Venvi Royalcliffe Retirement Living 7
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(40 reviews)

My name is Charlotte and I want to say how much I enjoy living here with my husband Ross. I especially appreciate all the activities that are available to us...

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

A retirement community in South London offering independent living and independent supportive living with exceptional amenities… Read more

West 5 Townhomes

1400 Riverbend Rd, London, ON N6K 0G8, Canada

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West 5 Townhomes 7
53/ 100

Developing confidence

3.9(63 reviews)

An excellent leasing experience from start to finish! The Sifton team was always available to answer questions, ensuring a smooth process. The unit was in...

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in London, Ontario. Read more

Zerin Place Seniors Apartments

303 Commissioners Rd W, London, ON N6J 3K2, Canada

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Zerin Place Seniors Apartments 2
53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A 40-unit seniors 65+ apartment building with 26 one-bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units at affordable rental rates in London, Ontario. Read more

Our methodology

How we rank the London 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

827

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 34 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 London communities are rated

Google star ratings across 34 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up15
  • 4.0 to 4.411
  • 3.5 to 3.94
  • Under 3.54

Confidence Score range

How the 36 London independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good10 communities
  • Developing12 communities
  • Limited14 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How much does independent living cost in London?
  2. 02What families are saying about independent living
  3. 03Independent Living services and amenities
  4. 04How to choose independent living in London
  5. 05What independent living are like in London
  6. 06Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in London?

Among the 8 London independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $2,995 to $7,100 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.

What families are saying about independent living in London

A 4.2 star average across 827 Google reviews of 34 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

Chartwell has looked after my parents for several years. All the staff are so friendly and kind. The food is very good and they have lots of activities going on every day. Trips to the theater, garden center, to the lake, shopping, etc. My...
Janet Cornelius on Chartwell Riverside Retirement Residence
My mother stayed here for respite care after our initial respite location fell through. Longworth was so helpful in getting us a room quickly. For the brief time my mother was there, the staff got to know her and made her and us feel so...
Shelley Vandermolen on Chartwell Longworth Retirement Community
An excellent leasing experience from start to finish! The Sifton team was always available to answer questions, ensuring a smooth process. The unit was in excellent condition, looking as good as new. The neighborhood is also very quiet and...
Julia Polli on West 5 Townhomes
Fun place for meet and greet other seniors for fitness, activities, sharing. Friendly helpful staff, good foods at monthly luncheons! Can't wait for Christmas in July! Also has supply of books and quiet areas.
Christina S. on Hamilton Road Seniors Centre & Community Centre
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to offer music lessons to the residents at Grandwood Park. The facility is beautiful, and the team is a joy to work with. It’s also inspiring to see the wide range of programs available—Jessica does an...
Be Sharp on Levante Grand Wood Park
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to each and every member of the amazing staff of 3 West. Every last one of you shows a level of kindness and compassion that we didn't think possible. You took the time to truly talk with our...
Nicole Lockson on The Manor Village London - Retirement Home

Independent Living services and amenities in London

What London 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 24 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room67%
  • Library46%
  • Bistro25%
  • Hair salon25%
  • Theatre21%
  • Billiards room17%
  • Chapel17%
  • Fitness centre17%
  • Lounge17%
  • Private dining room17%

Most common care services

Share of the 26 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management42%
  • Housekeeping27%
  • Linen service15%
  • Weekly housekeeping12%
  • À la carte meals8%
  • Access for people with reduced mobility8%
  • Assistance with daily living activities8%
  • Elevators8%
  • Emergency response system8%
  • Health and wellness services8%

Suite types offered

Share of the 19 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom84%
  • Two bedroom74%
  • Studio47%
  • One bedroom + den26%
  • Suite16%

How to choose independent living in London

London families comparing independent living have 36 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.

Independent Living in London: what to know

A welcoming mid-sized city with established retirement residences and excellent home care across Southwestern Ontario.

Rules and oversight in Ontario

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in London?
Independent Living in London that publish a rate run roughly $2,995 to $7,100 per month, depending on care level and suite size.
How many independent living are there in London?
Senior Care Path lists 36 independent living in London, 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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