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Best Independent Living in Windsor, ON

Windsor has 19 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.3 stars across 512 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Oak Park Terrace Retirement Residence, Devonshire Retirement Residence and Venvi Royal Marquis Retirement Living.

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.

19

independent living compared

4.3★

average Google rating

$2,795–$5,087

typical cost per month

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Windsor Independent Living Facilities | 512 Reviews

19 communities

Chartwell Oak Park Terrace Retirement Residence

Windsor, ON

Starting at

From $5,087/mo

Chartwell Oak Park Terrace Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(89 reviews)

“My dad lived at Oak Park Terrace for 5 years. He was extremely resistant to move there. It took him less than a week to settle in, be comfortable and now...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A bungalow-style retirement residence in South Windsor offering independent living with personalized care services. The… Read more

Devonshire Retirement Residence

Windsor, ON

Starting at

From $3,300/mo

Devonshire Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(48 reviews)

“In 2023 my mother Marie, chose to make Devonshire her home after a short term stay. The kind and friendly staff have consistently demonstrated their commitment...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement community in Windsor, Ontario, offering comfortable suites, fresh meals, daily activities, and… Read more

Amica Riverside

Windsor, ON

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Amica Riverside 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.7(38 reviews)

“My 97-year-old mother-in-law has been a resident of Amica Riverside in Windsor, Ontario, for almost a year. During that time, we met many staff members,...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A premium retirement residence in Windsor located on Riverside Drive East with a waterfront setting overlooking the Detroit River.… Read more

Kensington Court Retirement Residence

Windsor, ON

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Kensington Court Retirement Residence 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(21 reviews)

“I highly recommend this place. It feels warm and homey from the moment you walk in . The food is absolutely delicious. It is definitely “ fine dining” . Staff...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

A retirement residence in Windsor, Ontario offering independent living and respite stays in a chore-free setting. Read more

Venvi Royal Marquis Retirement Living

Windsor, ON

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Venvi Royal Marquis Retirement Living 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(56 reviews)

“We moved my mother-in-law to Venvi after realizing she needed a higher level of care, and the experience has been outstanding from day one. The staff were...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

An independent senior living residence located in the south-central area of Windsor, Ontario, offering personalized retirement… Read more

Cardinal Place

Windsor, ON

Starting at

$2,795–$4,295/mo

Cardinal Place
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(41 reviews)

“Cardinal Place recently served as a two-month, transitional residence between a hospital and a longterm care home for a dear loved-one. I wish it could have...”

Wi-FiWi-Fi

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Memory Care

A retirement home in Windsor, Ontario offering independent living with optional memory care services. The facility publishes… Read more

Lifetimes on Riverside

Windsor, ON

Starting at

From $2,800/mo

Lifetimes on Riverside 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.2(58 reviews)

“My placement experience at this organisation was both rewarding and impactful. I had the oppourtunity to work with a team that can only be compared to none,...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Windsor, Ontario offering private suites with included meals, activities, and wellness programs.… Read more

Community Living Windsor

Windsor, ON

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Community Living Windsor 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(26 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Gladys Manning Memorial Home Incorporated

Windsor, NS

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Gladys Manning Memorial Home Incorporated 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

DiningDining

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

M. Manning Memorial Home in Windsor, Nova Scotia offers apartments for independent living and enriched housing, with 78 two-bedroom apartments… Read more

SE Health - Erie St. Claire Office

Windsor, ON

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SE Health - Erie St. Claire Office
48/ 100

Developing confidence

2.3(35 reviews)

“Abby, Sherri (PSW) and Louise were a tremendous help and the best psws I have ever met. ♥️ God bless you all!!!!”

Provides: Respite Care, Home Care, Independent Living

A national health and wellness organization offering integrated care, seniors living, home and community care, rehab health, and hospice… Read more

Shoreview at Riverside

Windsor, ON

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Shoreview at Riverside 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.1(52 reviews)

“A home away from home. The director of care Leigh is an amazing person. The staffs are very caring, accommodating and detailed in every word. Everyone live...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

An active and independent retirement community in Windsor, Ontario, serving highly independent seniors with spacious… Read more

Bruce Villa Inc

Windsor, ON

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Bruce Villa Inc 2
36/ 100

Limited confidence

3.2(9 reviews)

“The manager there Michelle was very helpful and kind. Her and her staff have a good repore with the residents and treat them with respect.”

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Retirement Home

Manor is a retirement home and assisted living community in Windsor, Ontario offering 24/7 care for residents. Read more

Community Living Among Seniors

Windsor, ON

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36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.6(5 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Heimathof Retirement Home Inc

Windsor, ON

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36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.5(2 reviews)

“This is the wrong name and the wrong address. It is Heimethof at 5060 Wyandotte East, not 5064. No "Retirement Home Inc." Have tried to get Google to correct...”

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement home option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

La Résidence Richelieu

Windsor, ON

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La Résidence Richelieu 2
36/ 100

Limited confidence

5.0(2 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Windsor Residence

Windsor, ON

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Windsor Residence
36/ 100

Limited confidence

4.3(17 reviews)

“My best friend lived there and I just feel 💗 im hoping to get a apartment there”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Windsor Residence Inc

Windsor, ON

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Windsor Residence Inc
36/ 100

Limited confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Chateau Masson

Windsor, ON

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24/ 100

Limited confidence

2.3(3 reviews)

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

Riverside Residence

Windsor, ON

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Riverside Residence 4
24/ 100

Limited confidence

4.4(8 reviews)

“Lord JESUS has restored this place like never before every one Is nice and quiet the food is so incredible”

Provides: Independent Living

A independent living option in Windsor, Ontario. Read more

How to choose independent living in Windsor

Windsor families comparing independent living have 19 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 Windsor 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

512

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 19 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 Windsor communities are rated

Google star ratings across 19 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up10
  • 4.0 to 4.46
  • 3.5 to 3.90
  • Under 3.53

Confidence Score range

How the 19 Windsor independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good2 communities
  • Developing9 communities
  • Limited8 communities

Table of contents

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

Among the 4 Windsor independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $2,795 to $5,087 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 Windsor

A 4.3 star average across 512 Google reviews of 19 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“My dad lived at Oak Park Terrace for 5 years. He was extremely resistant to move there. It took him less than a week to settle in, be comfortable and now states living at OPT is the best decision we've ever made! Thank you OPT!”
Sharon Martin on Chartwell Oak Park Terrace Retirement Residence
“My placement experience at this organisation was both rewarding and impactful. I had the oppourtunity to work with a team that can only be compared to none, plus the residents themselves were welcoming, kind and cooperative. This helped me...”
Noimot Sam on Lifetimes on Riverside
“We moved my mother-in-law to Venvi after realizing she needed a higher level of care, and the experience has been outstanding from day one. The staff were incredibly supportive throughout the transition, taking the time to walk us through...”
Nicole Jones on Venvi Royal Marquis Retirement Living
“A home away from home. The director of care Leigh is an amazing person. The staffs are very caring, accommodating and detailed in every word. Everyone live like family and bonds so well. I learnt a lot about humanity, empathy and care in a...”
Maryrose Adebayo (Rossy) on Shoreview at Riverside
“In 2023 my mother Marie, chose to make Devonshire her home after a short term stay. The kind and friendly staff have consistently demonstrated their commitment to care for the residents in this community. When my mother was in hospital due...”
Kathleen Harkins on Devonshire Retirement Residence
“Cardinal Place recently served as a two-month, transitional residence between a hospital and a longterm care home for a dear loved-one. I wish it could have been longer. From the initial medical assessment, to the move-in, throughout the...”
Dee Sparling on Cardinal Place

Independent Living services and amenities in Windsor

What Windsor 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 10 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room80%
  • Hair salon50%
  • Library40%
  • Garden areas20%
  • Outdoor parking20%
  • Parking20%
  • Theatre20%
  • Atrium with living room10%
  • Balconies10%
  • Bar10%

Most common care services

Share of the 11 communities that publish services.

  • Weekly housekeeping36%
  • Assistance with bathing18%
  • Medication administration18%
  • Personal laundry service18%
  • 24-hour nursing9%
  • 24-hour nursing staff9%
  • 24-hour nursing support9%
  • 24/7 emergency response9%
  • 24/7 staff9%
  • 24/7 support through St. Elizabeth Healthcare9%

Suite types offered

Share of the 9 communities that list suite types.

  • Studio67%
  • One bedroom44%
  • Suite22%
  • Two bedroom22%

Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Windsor?
Independent Living in Windsor that publish a rate run roughly $2,795 to $5,087 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many independent living are there in Windsor?
Senior Care Path lists 19 independent living in Windsor, 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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