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Best Independent Living in Oakville, ON

Oakville has 18 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.4 stars across 619 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Palermo Village Retirement Residence, Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence and Chartwell Oakville 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 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.

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independent living compared

4.4★

average Google rating

$4,046–$5,365

typical cost per month

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rated 4.5 stars or higher

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Oakville Independent Living Facilities | 619 Reviews

18 communities

Chartwell Oakville Retirement Residence

Oakville, ON

Starting at

From $4,046/mo

Chartwell Oakville Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(86 reviews)

“Chartwell’s staff exemplify professionalism and compassion. They are consistently dependable, flexible, and genuinely caring. It is deeply reassuring to know...”

Wi-FiWi-FiFitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardens

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

An independent living retirement residence located in Uptown Oakville with spacious suites, dining, and flexible care services.… Read more

Chartwell Palermo Village Retirement Residence

Oakville, ON

Starting at

From $4,540/mo

Chartwell Palermo Village Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(110 reviews)

“Palermo has been amazing for my mom, she moved in about 6months ago, she is always saying how she enjoys it. We toured other retirement facilities, but fell in...”

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

An independent living retirement residence in north Oakville offering well-appointed suites, chef-prepared dining, and… Read more

Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence

Oakville, ON

Starting at

From $5,365/mo

Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(92 reviews)

“Finding a retirement place for a loved one can be overwhelming but Katie Hourigan and Susan Gallagher helped us navigate the process with professionalism and...”

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living

A modern retirement residence in Oakville offering independent living and memory care in a contemporary boutique-style… Read more

Amenida Seniors Community Trafalgar Lodge

Oakville, ON

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Amenida Seniors Community Trafalgar Lodge 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(27 reviews)

“My mom has dementia. Sadly my father passed away two weeks after my mom moved into trafalgar lodge. The staff there supported us through this difficult time...”

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care

Trafalgar Lodge is an Amenida Seniors Community location in Oakville offering independent living, assisted living, respite stays, and lifetime… Read more

Amica Bronte Harbour

Oakville, ON

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Amica Bronte Harbour 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(53 reviews)

“We decided to move my mom into a home a year and a half ago. The main criteria was that it needed to be something within the Oakville boundaries and a home...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Oakville, Ontario, located near the waterfront with flexible care options and comprehensive… Read more

Delmanor Glen Abbey

Oakville, ON

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Delmanor Glen Abbey 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(36 reviews)

“I recently stayed at Delmanor after having hip surgery. The unit I stayed in was clean bright and accessible. I found all the staff were cheerful, welcoming...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A boutique independent and supportive living community in Oakville with chef-prepared dining, LivingWell programs, and… Read more

Livita Queens Avenue Retirement Residence

Oakville, ON

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Livita Queens Avenue Retirement Residence 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(26 reviews)

“I would recommend Queens Retirement Home in a heartbeat. The people who work there are wonderful, from Linda at the front reception to Michelle, the Community...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living

A retirement residence in Oakville, Ontario offering assisted living, independent living, and respite… Read more

Seniors Life Enhancement Centres

Oakville, ON

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Seniors Life Enhancement Centres
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(32 reviews)

“The staff at SLEC is very passionate and caring. They enjoy taking care of the seniors. Thank you Seniors Life Enhancement Centre - Oakville!”

Provides: Independent Living

A non-profit adult day program providing social and recreational activities in Oakville, Ontario. Personalized… Read more

Amica Glen Abbey

Oakville, ON

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Amica Glen Abbey 2
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

A retirement residence in Oakville opening spring 2026, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Read more

Knox Heritage Place

Oakville, ON

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(5 reviews)

“What a great place to live! Very clean and well maintained- Oakville’s best kept secret. Oops! Lots of fun activities, it is more than an apartment, it’s a...”

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Provides: Independent Living

An 80-unit seniors apartment building in the River Oaks area of Oakville, established in 1984. It provides affordable housing… Read more

Oakville Estates Retirement Residence

Oakville, ON

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Oakville Estates Retirement Residence 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.1(20 reviews)

“Our family had a truly positive experience with Oakville Estates Retirement Residence (Respite care ) during a very difficult time. From the moment we arrived,...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A luxury retirement residence in Oakville, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options in… Read more

Oakville Senior Citizens Residence (OSCR)

Oakville, ON

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Oakville Senior Citizens Residence (OSCR) 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(10 reviews)

“A very nice place to live with friendly staff good food and people who really care”

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care

A non-medical health services provider in Bronte Village offering supportive living and independent living… Read more

Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors

Oakville, ON

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Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(63 reviews)

“Nice well staffed rec centre. Perfect parking lot and green space with tables for amateur radio hobby pursuits like Parks on the Air. It is a "POTA 2 for 1"...”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Oakville, Ontario. Read more

Comfort Of Living

Oakville, ON

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Comfort Of Living 4
36/ 100

Limited confidence

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

A premier provider of senior living communities in Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and… Read more

Nucleus Independent Living

Oakville, ON

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36/ 100

Limited confidence

2.4(19 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living, Respite Care, Home Care

A home care provider in Oakville, Ontario, serving seniors, vulnerable adults, and persons with disabilities seeking to… Read more

Seasons Retirement Communities

Oakville, ON

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Seasons Retirement Communities
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.0(19 reviews)

“My sister's and I are looking for the best place to have our mother live at and Season Retirement home is the perfect place to be we loved our tour with Jeremy...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A multi-location senior living provider offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care across… Read more

Woodside Mews

Oakville, ON

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Woodside Mews 2
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.0(3 reviews)

“Lovely, quiet, manageable semi detached houses, fees include ground maintenance and snow removal, lovely spacious club house. Beautiful flowers in summer, 10...”

Provides: Independent Living, Retirement Home

An adult-lifestyle community consisting of 30 independent living garden homes situated in southwest Oakville, developed under a Life… Read more

Levante Living

Oakville, ON

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24/ 100

Limited confidence

3.8(16 reviews)

“We had a wonderful experience working with Levante Living. The team was kind, attentive, and truly cared about helping us find the right fit for our loved one.”

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A senior living provider operating 25 residences across Ontario, Canada. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory… Read more

How to choose independent living in Oakville

Oakville families comparing independent living have 18 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 Oakville 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

619

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 17 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 Oakville communities are rated

Google star ratings across 17 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up11
  • 4.0 to 4.44
  • 3.5 to 3.91
  • Under 3.51

Confidence Score range

How the 18 Oakville independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good3 communities
  • Developing10 communities
  • Limited5 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How to choose independent living in Oakville
  2. 02How much does independent living cost in Oakville?
  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 Oakville?

Among the 3 Oakville independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $4,046 to $5,365 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 Oakville

A 4.4 star average across 619 Google reviews of 17 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“Palermo has been amazing for my mom, she moved in about 6months ago, she is always saying how she enjoys it. We toured other retirement facilities, but fell in love with Palermo and its staff. Prit (manager) was Very accommodating and...”
ryan ferlin on Chartwell Palermo Village Retirement Residence
“Finding a retirement place for a loved one can be overwhelming but Katie Hourigan and Susan Gallagher helped us navigate the process with professionalism and care before, during and even after our Mom moved on to Long Term Care. They were...”
Donna Hughes on Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence
“Chartwell’s staff exemplify professionalism and compassion. They are consistently dependable, flexible, and genuinely caring. It is deeply reassuring to know that my parents are in the hands of such trustworthy individuals, both day and...”
Scott Houghton on Chartwell Oakville Retirement Residence
“Nice well staffed rec centre. Perfect parking lot and green space with tables for amateur radio hobby pursuits like Parks on the Air. It is a "POTA 2 for 1" site as it is on the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail...”
Edward Stavin on Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors
“We decided to move my mom into a home a year and a half ago. The main criteria was that it needed to be something within the Oakville boundaries and a home that had a complete continuum of care, all the way through hospice. This was...”
Denise Gervais on Amica Bronte Harbour
“I recently stayed at Delmanor after having hip surgery. The unit I stayed in was clean bright and accessible. I found all the staff were cheerful, welcoming and most even remembered my name after a few days. It was good to have 24hr...”
John Brechin on Delmanor Glen Abbey

Independent Living services and amenities in Oakville

What Oakville 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 12 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room67%
  • Bistro42%
  • Library42%
  • Theatre33%
  • Hair salon25%
  • Billiards room17%
  • Fitness room17%
  • Garden17%
  • Patio17%
  • Spa17%

Most common care services

Share of the 13 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management62%
  • 24-hour nursing15%
  • 24/7 staff support15%
  • Concierge15%
  • Housekeeping15%
  • Linen and towel service15%
  • Morning and evening assistance15%
  • Personalized care15%
  • Personalized wellness plans15%
  • Showering and bathing assistance15%

Suite types offered

Share of the 10 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom80%
  • Two bedroom80%
  • Studio60%
  • One bedroom + den30%
  • Suite30%

Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Oakville?
Independent Living in Oakville that publish a rate run roughly $4,046 to $5,365 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many independent living are there in Oakville?
Senior Care Path lists 18 independent living in Oakville, 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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