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Best Independent Living in Toronto, ON

Toronto has 53 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.5 stars across 1,778 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence, Chartwell Avondale Retirement Residence and Christie Gardens Apartments & Care.

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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Toronto Independent Living Facilities | 1,778 Reviews

53 communities

Chartwell Avondale Retirement Residence

1238 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C3, Canada

Starting at

From $3,990/mo

Chartwell Avondale Retirement Residence 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(103 reviews)

“I really enjoyed my visit to Chartwell Avondale. Spinola and Ruth were welcoming, thoughtful, and generous with their time. The residence feels warm and well...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement residence located in Leslieville, Toronto, offering independent living with optional care services. The residence… Read more

Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence

1955 Steeles Ave E, North York, ON M2H 3P1, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

Starting at

$3,861–$4,861/mo

Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(137 reviews)

“My Dad has been living here for about 1 year. I can't say enough about all the staff and all the residents. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Jennifer,...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in North York offering independent living suites with personalized support and care services for seniors. Read more

Chartwell Grenadier Retirement Residence

2100 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1M7, Canada

Starting at

From $4,041/mo

Chartwell Grenadier Retirement Residence 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(58 reviews)

“As a VisaVie Senior Living Advisor, working with Monique Dionne at Chartwell Grenadier is truly an exceptional experience. Her genuine focus on kindness, care,...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Toronto's High Park neighbourhood offering independent living and assisted living options. The… Read more

Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence

10 Senlac Rd, North York, ON M2N 6P8, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

Starting at

From $3,187/mo

Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(51 reviews)

“This property is absolutely gorgeous! Looks recently renovated, super clean, beautifully decorated! The foods great and everyday is something different! And...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A warm, close-knit retirement residence in North York offering independent living with personalized, flexible care services. The… Read more

Christie Gardens Apartments & Care

600 Melita Crescent, Toronto, ON M6G 3Z4, Canada

Starting at

$4,500–$8,000/mo

Christie Gardens Apartments & Care 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(98 reviews)

“A good place to be. Both residents and staff are in good harmony.”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A not-for-profit retirement community in Toronto's Davenport neighbourhood serving elders for over 40 years. It… Read more

The Sumach by Chartwell

146 Sumach St, Toronto, ON M5A 0P7, Canada

Starting at

From $2,699/mo

The Sumach by Chartwell 7
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(51 reviews)

“I had an amazing experience with Sumach by Chartwell! The staff were incredible—especially Jef. He guided me through every step of finding the perfect home for...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A modern 12-storey retirement residence in downtown Toronto offering condo-style rental apartments with full kitchens,… Read more

Venvi Kingsway

4251 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Z5, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Venvi Kingsway 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(118 reviews)

“I give them 5 stores. They were doing very good. Thank you. I was upset a little bit when couple things, but it's okay now. Thank you very much. I like the...”

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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement home in Etobicoke, Toronto, offering independent living, memory care, and supportive living options with upscale… Read more

Amenida Rayoak Place

1340 York Mills Rd, North York, ON M3A 3R1, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Amenida Rayoak Place 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(48 reviews)

“If I could give 10 Stars I would! What a wonderful place, space and community for my Mom to begin living her next stage of life in. The staff are wonderful,...”

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite Care

Rayoak Place is a bungalow-style seniors residence in North York, Ontario, nestled in a welcoming neighbourhood with a mature garden courtyard. Read more

Centennial Park Place Senior Living

25 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C 5H1, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Centennial Park Place Senior Living 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(30 reviews)

“Our family decided to move mom to Levante Centennial Park Place when she was 89 years old. It has now been more than two years and we can honestly say Levante...”

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite Care

A senior-living residence in Etobicoke offering 46 updated suites on a single, stair-free floor with thoughtful care,… Read more

Copernicus Lodge

66 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 3A7, Canada

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Copernicus Lodge 5
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(30 reviews)

“My Babcia has been at Copernicus for over a year now, I miss her from Montreal but; she is having a blast. They have a lot of activities, carnivals, singing...”

Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Independent Living

High-quality services and care for Toronto's aging population. It is a not-for-profit organization with a Christian… Read more

Delmanor Northtown

5351 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 7L5, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Delmanor Northtown 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(34 reviews)

“A beautiful building in a great location, a wide variety of activities, wonderful food- all of these things attracted my mom to Delmanor Northtown. However,...”

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in North York, Toronto offering independent and supportive living options with chef-prepared meals,… Read more

Delmanor Wynford

187 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 0C7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Delmanor Wynford 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(47 reviews)

“My husband and I moved into Del Manor Wynford just over a year ago and I can say without hesitation that it's the best thing we could have done. The units are...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement community in Don Mills, Toronto offering independent and supportive living in a variety of suite types with… Read more

Forestview Retirement Residence

537 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M2R 0A8, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Forestview Retirement Residence 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(47 reviews)

“I have just moved my mother to Forestview, initially on an assisted living program following a hip replacement and then to independent living. Diana was...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A premier retirement community in North York, Toronto offering independent living, assisted living, and respite… Read more

Hazelton Place Retirement Residence

111 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 3J8, Canada

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Hazelton Place Retirement Residence 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(44 reviews)

“We recently moved a family member into Hazelton Place. Jesicca who guided us through the intake and move was extremely helpful and always available to answer...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Located in Yorkville on Avenue Road in Toronto, offers independent living, independent supportive living,… Read more

Parkland on Eglinton West

4650 Eglinton Ave W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 0E3, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Parkland on Eglinton West 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(31 reviews)

“My parents just moved into Parkland on Eglinton. The care, communication and attention during the pre-move-in process has been stellar. Every person we have...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement community in Etobicoke offering independent and supportive lifestyle options with multiple care levels and… Read more

St.Clair O'Connor Community

2701 St Clair Ave E, East York, ON M4B 1M5, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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St.Clair O'Connor Community 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

5.0(21 reviews)

“Had such a welcoming experience here. I specifically want to mention Rebecca; her warmth, helpfulness and knowledge stands out. You can tell she is very...”

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Provides: Independent Living, Long Term Care

St. Clair O'Connor Community (SCOC) is a non-profit, intergenerational community offering long-term care and rental suites for seniors in Toronto.… Read more

The Dunfield Retirement Residence

77 Dunfield Ave, Toronto, ON M4S 2H3, Canada

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The Dunfield Retirement Residence 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.5(34 reviews)

“I chose to come to Dunfield after a careful search. I have been here 6 months now and it has exceeded my expectations. The staff are terrific without...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A family-owned retirement residence in Toronto's Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood offering independent living, assisted living, and… Read more

The Russell Hill Retirement Residence

262 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M4V 1R8, Canada

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The Russell Hill Retirement Residence
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(20 reviews)

“Russell Hill Retirement Home is truly the best retirement home you could hope for. The staff genuinely care about the residents, and it shows in everything...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Toronto's Forest Hill neighbourhood offering independent living and on-site care options with spacious… Read more

Venvi Leaside

14 William Morgan Dr #10, East York, ON M4H 1E7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

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Venvi Leaside 7
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(43 reviews)

“We have only just moved in, but the staff and fellow residents here have been amazing. Amy is a rockstar! We visited a few places which were all really nice,...”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Toronto, Ontario. Read more

Penguin Living

906 Magnetic Dr, North York, ON M3J 2C4, Canada, Toronto, Ontario

Starting at

$2,350–$2,950/mo

59/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(10 reviews)

“Unlike most reviews, I have waited 10 months to give a proper review. As giving a review right of the hop is basic BS. My 95 year father moved in to one of...”

Provides: Independent Living, Retirement Home

Operates pan-accessible designed retirement residences in Toronto and Hamilton. The company offers accessible rental homes for seniors… Read more

Our methodology

How we rank the Toronto 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

1,778

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 53 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 Toronto communities are rated

Google star ratings across 53 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up32
  • 4.0 to 4.414
  • 3.5 to 3.96
  • Under 3.51

Confidence Score range

How the 53 Toronto independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good19 communities
  • Developing26 communities
  • Limited8 communities

Table of contents

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

How much do independent living cost in Toronto?

Among the 12 Toronto independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $918 to $8,000 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 Toronto

A 4.5 star average across 1,778 Google reviews of 53 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“My Dad has been living here for about 1 year. I can't say enough about all the staff and all the residents. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Jennifer, Vida, Yna, Julia Annie and Dave, just to name a few, are such amazing people. They...”
Vicki Valkki on Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence
“I give them 5 stores. They were doing very good. Thank you. I was upset a little bit when couple things, but it's okay now. Thank you very much. I like the place very much. Lots to do.”
Peter Grant on Venvi Kingsway
“I really enjoyed my visit to Chartwell Avondale. Spinola and Ruth were welcoming, thoughtful, and generous with their time. The residence feels warm and well run, and it’s clear they genuinely care about their residents and families. I’m...”
Guillermo Martinez on Chartwell Avondale Retirement Residence
“A good place to be. Both residents and staff are in good harmony.”
Lilian Ebiredelu on Christie Gardens Apartments & Care
“Unfortunately an aging home is not the right fit for my senior mother, as she is very independent, enjoys her personal home space and exercise that keeps her going. She spoke with the church Bishop and her doctor that she does not want to...”
L Rorras on Hellenic Home for the Aged-Toronto
“My experience at Amica Bayview Gardens was truly unforgettable. Gene was not just a great and experienced teacher, but also a caring mentor who shared her knowledge wholeheartedly. When others made me feel unwelcome, Gene welcomed me with...”
UFUOMA SARAH on Amica Bayview Gardens

Independent Living services and amenities in Toronto

What Toronto 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 40 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room68%
  • Library53%
  • Hair salon30%
  • Theatre30%
  • Bistro15%
  • Lounge15%
  • Games room13%
  • Chapel10%
  • Pub10%
  • Fitness centre8%

Most common care services

Share of the 36 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management50%
  • Housekeeping17%
  • Personal laundry service17%
  • Chef-prepared meals11%
  • Laundry services11%
  • Medication administration11%
  • 24-hour nursing8%
  • Dining services8%
  • Pharmacy8%
  • Weekly housekeeping8%

Suite types offered

Share of the 33 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom67%
  • Two bedroom52%
  • Studio42%
  • Suite30%
  • One bedroom + den18%
  • Private room9%

How to choose independent living in Toronto

Toronto families comparing independent living have 53 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 Toronto: what to know

Canada's largest city offers an exceptional range of senior living, from downtown high-rises to leafy midtown retirement communities.

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 Toronto?
Independent Living in Toronto that publish a rate run roughly $918 to $8,000 per month, depending on care level and suite size.
How many independent living are there in Toronto?
Senior Care Path lists 53 independent living in Toronto, 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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