4
memory care compared
4.2★
average Google rating
1
rated 4.5 stars or higher
196
verified resident reviews
As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 4 memory care facilities in Barrie. 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 4.2 on average across 196 Google reviews
Barrie, ON70 Lakeside Ter, Barrie, ON L4M 0J2Licensed by RHRA
4.5(109 reviews)
A retirement home in Barrie overlooking Little Lake, offering premium senior living with independent living, assisted living,…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Barrie, ON132 Edgehill Dr, Barrie, ON L4N 1L9Licensed by RHRA
4.1(35 reviews)
A retirement home in Barrie, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care for…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Barrie, ON3 Concert Way, Barrie, ON L4N 6N4Licensed by RHRA
3.7(28 reviews)
A retirement home in Barrie, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, with…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
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Barrie, ON503 Essa Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 9E4
3.4(24 reviews)
A fully accredited long-term care home in Barrie serving 140 residents. It provides professional, attentive care in a welcoming…
These aren't in Barrie, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Bradford West Gwillimbury · 30 km from Barrie
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON552 Holland St W, Bradford, ON L3Z 4H3Licensed by RHRA
4.7(63 reviews)
A senior living community in Bradford, Ontario, offering independent and independent supportive living, assisted living, and…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
East Gwillimbury · 36 km from Barrie
East Gwillimbury, ON1466 Mt Albert Rd, East Gwillimbury, ON L9N 1S3Licensed by RHRA
4.4(96 reviews)
A retirement home in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with personalized…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Senior Care Path tracks 4 memory care communities in Barrie, updated September 2026. They average 4.2/5 across 196 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
3 of the 4 communities we list in Barrie hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked September 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated September 2026. How we score and rank · How much does memory care cost in Canada?.
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Step 1 of 5Memory care in Barrie tends to cluster near the residential neighbourhoods off Bayfield Street and toward the south end, with several options within reach of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. The city's compact layout along Kempenfelt Bay means most families can find secure, supportive homes close to where a parent already lives, so visiting stays easy. In Barrie, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
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Start with the level of care your parent actually needs today, then leave room for what's coming. Memory care is built for dementia and Alzheimer's, with secured entrances, staff trained in redirection, and daily routines designed to lower confusion. In our experience, families wait too long here, hoping a standard retirement home will manage. If your parent wanders, gets lost on familiar streets, or has had a close call with the stove, the secure setting isn't optional anymore. That's the honest call we'd make.
In Barrie, options concentrate in the newer developments off Bayfield Street and Big Bay Point Road, plus pockets closer to downtown and Kempenfelt Bay. Proximity to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre matters more than people expect, both for emergencies and for how quickly a home can coordinate a hospital visit. If you're relying on public transit or nearby bus routes to visit, weigh that against a quieter south-end location where suites may open up sooner. Availability shifts, so treat any single visit as a snapshot, not the whole picture.
Ontario retirement homes, including their memory care wings, are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), and you can look up any home's standing directly. That's a useful early screen. Beyond the paperwork, prioritize care level first, then location and budget, then availability. Our default advice for Barrie families: pick the secure, well-staffed home your parent can move into now over a perfect-on-paper place with a long wait, because a safe placement today beats an ideal one months out. The trade-off is you may pay more or settle for a location that isn't your first choice.
If you're torn between memory care and staying home with support, weigh Home Care honestly. It works well early, but round-the-clock supervision at home gets expensive fast and hard to sustain. When safety is the daily worry, a move to memory care usually gives everyone more peace, including your parent. Visit at least twice, once unannounced, and talk to families already there.
A 4.2 star average across 196 Google reviews of 4 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Amica Little Lake was a lifesaver when my family needed help. Severe medical conditions left my father in a wheelchair and unable to care for himself and Amica was there to provide the room and assistance needed to give him time to get his...”
“My father moved into the Waterford several years ago and passed away recently. Our family is very grateful for the care and support of The Waterford team. Over the years, the staff were consistently very caring and supportive to him. They...”
“Great place to live. Good costumer service, friendly staff. Fun activities for everyone!”
“Roberta Place long-term care staff have been wonderful with my father. He enjoys the weekly musical entertainment and is very comfortable with the staff who care for him. The home is very welcoming to family and friends who visit.”
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Most Barrie 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, read our guide on how much does memory care cost in canada?.
In Ontario, retirement and assisted living memory care is largely private-pay, while income-tested long-term care and home and community care are arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may offset some of the monthly cost.
Whether your parent moves to memory care or stays home, the local Alzheimer Society offers free education, support groups and counselling for families in Barrie.
Dementia support
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
20 Anne St S, Barrie, ON L4N 2C5
Memory care in Barrie is mostly private-pay and charged per month. Rates vary by care level, suite size, and the home itself, so cost of memory care differs widely across the city. Compare the listings here and call homes directly for current pricing and what's included.
Retirement homes suit seniors who are largely independent. Memory care is a secured setting for dementia or Alzheimer's, with trained staff, structured routines, and locked entrances to prevent wandering. Some Barrie retirement homes have dedicated memory care wings; others don't offer that level of support.
Most retirement and assisted living memory care in Ontario is private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested long-term care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which also coordinates home and community care. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with affordable memory care costs.
Availability changes often, so call homes directly to confirm openings and book a visit. Use the listings on this page to shortlist a few, then tour at least twice, including one unannounced visit, before deciding.
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