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Best Independent Living in Orillia, ON

Orillia has 11 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.2 stars across 189 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Atrium Retirement Residence, Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence and Birchmere 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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Orillia Independent Living Facilities | 189 Reviews

11 communities

Atrium Retirement Residence

Orillia, ON

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From $3,300/mo

Atrium Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(27 reviews)

“My father will be 100 years old in a couple of weeks and resides in the Atrium. The Atrium takes amazing care of him. They are flexible and accommodating with...”

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardens

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

In Orillia is a small retirement community with 54 permanent residents offering independent and assisted living in… Read more

Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence

Orillia, ON

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Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(52 reviews)

“My neighbor & friend (97 years old) had a fall 2 weeks before my scheduled one month holiday departure. Anna to the rescue with a respite solution enabling an...”

DiningDiningSalonSalon

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

An independent living community in Orillia with lakeside views and luxury suites. The residence provides… Read more

Birchmere Retirement Residence

Orillia, ON

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Birchmere Retirement Residence 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

3.3(24 reviews)

“We have had dad in care at Birchemere for roughly two years now. The menu, breakfast / lunch / dinner is excellent and can be found anytime on their website....”

DiningDiningSalonSalonPool or spaPool or spaLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A lakefront retirement home in Orillia serving seniors since 1981, located on Lake Couchiching with waterfront… Read more

Independent Suites (Orillia)~ Independent Living Apartments For Seniors

Orillia, ON

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Independent Suites (Orillia)~ Independent Living Apartments For Seniors 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(4 reviews)

“Independent Suites is a wonderful retirement residence for seniors that enjoy its uniquely intimate community of singles and couples who are active and...”

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonPool or spaPool or spaLibraryLibrary

Provides: Independent Living, Retirement Home

Orillia is an independent living apartment complex for seniors in Orillia, Ontario, housing 42 tenants in a modern facility. Read more

Lakepoint Village

Orillia, ON

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48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(21 reviews)

“Houses are very nice. People in the Community are friendly”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Orillia, Ontario. Read more

Leacock Retirement Lodge

Orillia, ON

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Leacock Retirement Lodge 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(8 reviews)

“Beautiful location by Lake Simcoe. Meals good. Public rooms and dining room decorated nicely and bright and clean. Food very good. Staff great. Management...”

DiningDiningSalonSalon

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

In Orillia offers independent living with supportive amenities and services. The lodge provides studio, one-bedroom, and… Read more

Legion Crest Complex

Orillia, ON

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Legion Crest Complex 2
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(2 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living

A non-profit seniors housing community in Orillia, Ontario offering independent living for residents over 60. The complex… Read more

Champlain Manor Retirement Residence

Orillia, ON

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Champlain Manor Retirement Residence 4
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.1(13 reviews)

“I want to sent my upmost gratitude to the employees of the retirement home. My mother was there for seven years and she was cared for in a loving environment....”

DiningDiningSalonSalon

Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living

A retirement residence in Orillia, Ontario, open since 1997, accommodating short-term, convalescent, and permanent stays. Read more

Hillcrest Lodge

Orillia, ON

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Hillcrest Lodge 2
36/ 100

Limited confidence

3.2(14 reviews)

“We moved dad to Hillcrest lodge in Aug and he has NVR been happier. Thks to the wonderful Nadia who manages and the staff. You have truly made the winter...”

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

A charitable organization offering affordable housing for low-income seniors. It provides 30 bachelor apartments with three… Read more

Lake Simcoe Retirement Residence & Assisted Living

Orillia, ON

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Lake Simcoe Retirement Residence & Assisted Living
36/ 100

Limited confidence

3.9(16 reviews)

“We moved my Dad here 3 weeks ago and so far everything has been good. Carol was very accommodating and helpful to make the move go smoothly. My Dad seems to...”

DiningDiningSalonSalonLibraryLibrary

Provides: Assisted Living, Retirement Home, Independent Living

Independent and assisted living in Orillia, Ontario. The community provides comfortable seniors living with… Read more

Tudhope Manor

Orillia, ON

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Tudhope Manor
36/ 100

Limited confidence

3.3(8 reviews)

“Very kind staff consirhw difficulty of their work there”

DiningDiningGardensGardensLibraryLibrary

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

A retirement home in Orillia, Ontario, offering a calm, welcoming community with maintenance-free living and professional support. Read more

How to choose independent living in Orillia

Orillia families comparing independent living have 11 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 Orillia 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

189

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 11 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 Orillia communities are rated

Google star ratings across 11 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up5
  • 4.0 to 4.42
  • 3.5 to 3.91
  • Under 3.53

Confidence Score range

How the 11 Orillia independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good1 community
  • Developing6 communities
  • Limited4 communities

Table of contents

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

Among the 1 Orillia independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $3,300 to $3,300 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 Orillia

A 4.2 star average across 189 Google reviews of 11 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“My neighbor & friend (97 years old) had a fall 2 weeks before my scheduled one month holiday departure. Anna to the rescue with a respite solution enabling an all inclusive safe stay vacay for him and worry free vacation for me. With only...”
Nancy Collins on Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence
“My father will be 100 years old in a couple of weeks and resides in the Atrium. The Atrium takes amazing care of him. They are flexible and accommodating with his needs as they change from time to time. He raves about the food and the...”
Karen on Atrium Retirement Residence
“We moved my Dad here 3 weeks ago and so far everything has been good. Carol was very accommodating and helpful to make the move go smoothly. My Dad seems to have settled in well at this point and seems to like the staff and food choices....”
David St-John on Lake Simcoe Retirement Residence & Assisted Living
“We moved dad to Hillcrest lodge in Aug and he has NVR been happier. Thks to the wonderful Nadia who manages and the staff. You have truly made the winter season of my dads life more special.”
Susy Ploughman on Hillcrest Lodge
“I want to sent my upmost gratitude to the employees of the retirement home. My mother was there for seven years and she was cared for in a loving environment. I cannot say enough of the impact it left me with to see the end of life care...”
Lynne Beaulne on Champlain Manor Retirement Residence
“Beautiful location by Lake Simcoe. Meals good. Public rooms and dining room decorated nicely and bright and clean. Food very good. Staff great. Management excellent with prompt communication. One bedroom suite very spacious with balcony....”
Sandra Soknacki on Leacock Retirement Lodge

Independent Living services and amenities in Orillia

What Orillia 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 9 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room78%
  • Hair salon67%
  • Library33%
  • Chapel22%
  • Activities and wellness programs11%
  • Activities room11%
  • Activity lounges11%
  • Automated doors11%
  • Bar and bistro11%
  • Beauty Salon11%

Most common care services

Share of the 9 communities that publish services.

  • Weekly housekeeping33%
  • Laundry service22%
  • Medication administration22%
  • Medication management22%
  • 24-hour health monitoring11%
  • 24-hour nursing11%
  • 24-hour personal safety response system11%
  • 24/7 personalized care11%
  • 24/7 wellness team11%
  • Ambulation assistance11%

Suite types offered

Share of the 7 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom57%
  • Two bedroom57%
  • Suite43%
  • Studio29%
  • One bedroom + den14%

Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Orillia?
Independent Living in Orillia that publish a rate run roughly $3,300 to $3,300 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many independent living are there in Orillia?
Senior Care Path lists 11 independent living in Orillia, 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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