6
memory care compared
4.3★
average Google rating
2
rated 4.5 stars or higher
247
verified resident reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 6 memory care facilities in Barrhaven. They're ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, and no listing can pay for its place. See the top 10
Rated 4.3 on average across 247 Google reviews
Ottawa, ON164 Maravista Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 7A7Licensed by RHRA
4.5(8 reviews)
A 6-storey retirement home in Barrhaven, Ottawa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
Ottawa, ON151 Meadowlands Dr W, Nepean, ON K2G 3H6Licensed by RHRA
4.5(90 reviews)
A locally owned retirement home in Nepean, West Ottawa, offering a full continuum of care from independent living…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
Ottawa, ON121 Marketplace Ave, Ottawa, ON K2J 6M6Licensed by RHRA
4.1(49 reviews)
A full-continuum retirement residence at Barrhaven Town Centre in Ottawa, with independent living, Birches enhanced care and…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
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Ottawa, ON22 Barnstone Dr, Barrhaven, ON K2G 2P9Licensed by RHRA
4.3(66 reviews)
A retirement home in Nepean, Ottawa, located on the edge of Barrhaven near the Rideau River. It offers independent living,…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
Ottawa, ON310 Titan Private, Ottawa, ON K2G 0B1Licensed by RHRA
4.2(17 reviews)
A retirement home in Nepean, Ottawa offering a continuum of care options from independent living to memory care, with beautifully…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
Ottawa, ON9 Meridian Pl, Nepean, ON K2G 6P8
3.3(17 reviews)
A City of Ottawa long-term care home in Centrepointe, near Baseline Station, with secure care for residents…
These aren't in Barrhaven, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Ottawa · 5 km from Barrhaven
Ottawa, ON2604 Draper Ave, Ottawa, ON K2H 9B1Licensed by RHRA
4.7(73 reviews)
A retirement community on Draper Avenue in Ottawa's west end, offering seniors' apartments, independent living, assisted living,…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
Ottawa · 5 km from Barrhaven
Ottawa, ON2 Valley Stream Drive, Ottawa, ON K2H 0A5Licensed by RHRA
A Cogir retirement home in Nepean, Ottawa, across from Queensway Carleton Hospital, offers independent and assisted living,…
Typical in Ottawa$2,895–$7,045/mo
Ottawa · 6 km from Barrhaven
Ottawa, ON626 and, 636 Prado Private, Nepean, ON K2E 0B6Licensed by RHRA
4.0(21 reviews)
A retirement residence in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services with two…
From$3,404–$7,045/mo
Ottawa · 7 km from Barrhaven
Ottawa, ON2018 Robertson Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 1C6Licensed by RHRA
4.6(46 reviews)
A newly renovated retirement residence in Bells Corners, Nepean, offering independent living, assisted living and…
From $3,831/mo
The 6 highest-rated memory care communities in Barrhaven on our SCP Confidence Score, as of October 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
Senior Care Path tracks 6 memory care communities in Barrhaven, updated October 2026. They average 4.3/5 across 247 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
5 of the 6 communities we list in Barrhaven hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked October 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does memory care cost in Canada?.
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Step 1 of 5Memory care in Barrhaven gives families in Ottawa's fast-growing southwest a calmer, secured setting close to home. Options tend to cluster near the Greenbank and Strandherd corridors and around the shops at Barrhaven Town Centre, with the Queensway Carleton Hospital a reasonable drive north. It's a suburban community, so most families weigh a residence here against ones in nearby Ottawa neighbourhoods. In Barrhaven, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
Barrhaven is part of Ottawa. To see every option across the city, visit our Ottawa memory care hub.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Start by being honest about the level of care your parent needs today and where things are likely heading. Memory care is for seniors living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia who need a secured environment, trained staff, and structured days. If your parent is still fairly independent and safety isn't yet the worry, a retirement home or assisted living may be the better first step, and you can revisit as needs change. Our advisors usually suggest choosing for the next twelve to eighteen months, not just this month, so a move doesn't have to happen twice.
In Ontario, retirement residences with memory care are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), and these settings are largely private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested long-term care is arranged separately through Ontario Health atHome, and those beds carry waitlists, so it's worth getting on a list early even while you tour private options. Home and community care in Barrhaven is also arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which can bridge the gap while you decide.
A few local notes. Barrhaven residences tend to sit near the Greenbank and Strandherd corridors and around Barrhaven Town Centre, which keeps visiting easy if family is nearby and puts everyday errands close. Think about the drive for whoever will visit most, and about proximity to the Queensway Carleton Hospital for appointments and emergencies. Public transit and nearby bus routes matter less for your parent than for visiting family, so factor in parking and access too.
Our honest take: in Barrhaven, prioritize the strength of the memory care program and staff-to-resident support over square footage or finishes. A beautiful suite doesn't help much if the secured unit is understaffed on evenings and weekends. The trade-off is that the residences with the calmest, best-run memory floors often fill first, so you may face a wait or a location that's a little farther than ideal. Tour in person, visit at different times of day, and trust what you see over the brochure.
A 4.3 star average across 247 Google reviews of 6 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“My wife stayed here for two weeks of convalescent care after a surgery. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was amazing, the food was good, and there were many activities. Catherine the General Manager is exceptional. She really and...”
“We have been thrilled with the facilities and staff at Prince of Wales. The staff not only know the names of the residents, they get to know families as well. It is a close knit, caring community. The suites are being renovated as they...”
“My husband and I have lived at the Waterford Grand for six months. This is a modern version of a retirement residence, something I don’t believe existed a decade ago. It is very welcoming, offers many amenities, caring staff, and a dining...”
“Both my aunt and uncle were there for the past 8 years. Both passed away in recent months. My family have no complaints. Simply cannot thank the staff and mgmt enough for the constant compassion, care, support provided. Constant...”
“As a long-time musician/entertainer, I've found that I can easily see the way that staff and residents interact with each other during our retirement home performances. Some audiences are reserved, some are pretty up-beat, some require a...”
“We are so thankful that we found Westpointe for my father! He has been on the memory care floor for almost 1 year, and we are very pleased with the care and support he receives. The facility is beautiful, and the staff are very pleasant to...”
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Google star ratings across 6 memory care.
How the 6 Barrhaven memory care fall across our trust tiers.
Most Barrhaven memory care share pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed. Call any community below for a current quote.
Most memory care 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, see our guide: How much does memory care cost in Canada?
In Ontario, memory care within a retirement residence is licensed by the RHRA and is largely private-pay. Income-tested public funding applies to long-term care, arranged through Ontario Health atHome, and federal supports such as OAS and GIS may offset monthly costs.
What Barrhaven 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.
Share of the 6 communities that publish amenities.
Share of the 5 communities that publish services.
Share of the 4 communities that list suite types.
Memory care in Barrhaven is charged per month and is mostly private-pay. Rates vary by care level, suite size, and included services, since secured dementia care needs more staffing. Compare the current listings on this page and call residences directly for an accurate, up-to-date quote.
Retirement homes suit seniors who are largely independent. Memory care is a secured setting with dementia-trained staff and structured routines for those with Alzheimer's or other cognitive decline. Some Barrhaven retirement residences include a dedicated memory care floor within the same building.
Retirement and assisted living memory care are mostly private-pay in Ontario. Publicly funded, income-tested care is available through long-term care, arranged via Ontario Health atHome, which carries waitlists. Federal supports like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help with monthly costs.
Use the listings on this page to shortlist Barrhaven residences, then call each one directly to ask about current openings in the memory care unit and to book an in-person tour. Try visiting at different times of day to see staffing firsthand.
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