Senior Care Path

Best Memory Care in Guelph, ON

Guelph has 8 memory care on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.7 stars across 229 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence, Home Instead Home Care Services of Guelph and Right at Home Home Care - Guelph and Wellington.

Memory care communities support people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias through secure layouts, dementia-trained staff, and structured, calming days.

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.

8

memory care compared

4.7★

average Google rating

$4,636–$4,636

typical cost per month

6

rated 4.5 stars or higher

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

Guelph Memory Care Facilities | 229 Reviews

8 communities

Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence

Guelph, ON

Starting at

From $4,636/mo

Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.8(80 reviews)

“The Chartwell team, especially Katie Jager, were extremely welcoming, thorough and professional. From the original inquiry to the day my mother-in-law left...”

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

An established retirement residence in Guelph located in Priory Park, within walking distance of shopping, dining, and… Read more

Home Instead Home Care Services of Guelph

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

Home Instead Home Care Services of Guelph 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(42 reviews)

“Best home care services in Cambridge area. We have been using care services for my parents through different companies for past four years. Home Instead is by...”

Provides: Home Care, Memory Care

In-home care services in Guelph, Ontario, including memory care, personal support, and specialized care for older adults. Read more

Right at Home Home Care - Guelph and Wellington

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

Right at Home Home Care - Guelph and Wellington 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(21 reviews)

“We only used Right at Home on one occasion when we moved my 90 year old mother from one nursing home to another, but I was so impressed with their service....”

Provides: Home Care, Memory Care

Guelph and Wellington provides personalized home care services for seniors and those in need, offering companionship, personal care,… Read more

ComForCare Home Care (Guelph and Cambridge)

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

ComForCare Home Care (Guelph and Cambridge) 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(11 reviews)

“I recently had the pleasure of using the services of ComForCare Home Care (Guelph and Cambridge), and I can confidently say they exceeded all my expectations....”

Provides: Home Care, Memory Care, Respite Care

Personalized in-home care services for seniors in Guelph and Cambridge, Ontario. Services include personal care, medication… Read more

GW HomeCare

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(15 reviews)

“Words can not express my gratitude and admiration for Kirsteen and her team. Although Mom has now moved on from Guelph to be nearer family member, GW HomeCare...”

Provides: Memory Care, Home Care, Respite Care

Guelph-Wellington HomeCare is a home health care service in the Guelph-Wellington region providing care solutions for injury, illness, and aging. Read more

Senior Home Service

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(8 reviews)

“Lesley and her team were an incredible resource to our family last year when my mother had a stroke and was moved to a rehabilitation centre for 5 months....”

Provides: Memory Care, Home Care

Home care services including companionship, meal preparation, and housework assistance for seniors in Guelph and… Read more

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

3.9(52 reviews)

“This place is truly incredible. The staff are exceptionally caring, helpful, and special people dedicated to looking after our loved ones who are ill or hurt....”

Pet friendlyPet friendlyDiningDiningGardensGardens

Provides: Memory Care, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

A fully-accredited, not-for-profit provider of long-term care, complex medical care, and rehabilitation… Read more

Alzheimer's Day Program

Guelph, ON

Call for Pricing

36/ 100

Limited confidence

Provides: Memory Care, Long Term Care, Palliative Care

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is Guelph's leading, fully-accredited, not-for-profit provider of long-term care, complex continuing care, and… Read more

How to choose memory care in Guelph

Guelph families comparing memory care have 8 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 memory care walks through what to look for.

Our methodology

How we rank the Guelph memory care 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

229

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 7 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 Guelph communities are rated

Google star ratings across 7 memory care.

  • 4.5 and up6
  • 4.0 to 4.40
  • 3.5 to 3.91
  • Under 3.50

Confidence Score range

How the 8 Guelph memory care fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good1 community
  • Developing6 communities
  • Limited1 community

Table of contents

  1. 01How to choose memory care in Guelph
  2. 02How much does memory care cost in Guelph?
  3. 03What families are saying about memory care
  4. 04Memory Care services and amenities
  5. 05Frequently asked questions

How much do memory care cost in Guelph?

Among the 1 Guelph memory care that publish a starting rate, costs run from $4,636 to $4,636 per month. Mostcommunities share full pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.

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?.

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 memory care in Guelph

A 4.7 star average across 229 Google reviews of 7 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“The Chartwell team, especially Katie Jager, were extremely welcoming, thorough and professional. From the original inquiry to the day my mother-in-law left from her respite care. On behalf of my mother-in-law: on April 8th, 2026 I had...”
Ky Dip on Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence
“This place is truly incredible. The staff are exceptionally caring, helpful, and special people dedicated to looking after our loved ones who are ill or hurt. Visiting once a week, I cannot praise enough the care, compassion, and love they...”
Marina Feeney on St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
“Best home care services in Cambridge area. We have been using care services for my parents through different companies for past four years. Home Instead is by far the best, caregivers and office staff , both are exceptional. Calls are...”
Jagroop Sandhu on Home Instead Home Care Services of Guelph
“We only used Right at Home on one occasion when we moved my 90 year old mother from one nursing home to another, but I was so impressed with their service. Yes, they were professional and easy to work with, but they actually really care....”
Lillian Links on Right at Home Home Care - Guelph and Wellington
“Words can not express my gratitude and admiration for Kirsteen and her team. Although Mom has now moved on from Guelph to be nearer family member, GW HomeCare was a crucial and nurturing support through her many years of living with...”
Kathryn Akin on GW HomeCare
“I recently had the pleasure of using the services of ComForCare Home Care (Guelph and Cambridge), and I can confidently say they exceeded all my expectations. From the initial consultation to the ongoing care, their team was professional,...”
Amarjit Sanghera on ComForCare Home Care (Guelph and Cambridge)

Memory Care services and amenities in Guelph

What Guelph 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 2 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room100%
  • Activity calendar50%
  • Billiards50%
  • Chapel50%
  • Fitness room50%
  • Games room50%
  • Garden access50%
  • Hair salon50%
  • Library50%
  • Music therapy50%

Most common care services

Share of the 8 communities that publish services.

  • Companionship38%
  • Light housekeeping38%
  • Meal preparation38%
  • Medication management38%
  • 24-hour care25%
  • Personal care25%
  • Rehabilitation services25%
  • Speech and language pathology25%
  • Transportation25%
  • 24-hour home care13%

Suite types offered

Share of the 1 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom100%
  • One bedroom + den100%
  • Studio100%
  • Two bedroom100%

Frequently asked questions

How much do memory care cost in Guelph?
Memory Care in Guelph that publish a rate run roughly $4,636 to $4,636 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many memory care are there in Guelph?
Senior Care Path lists 8 memory care in Guelph, Ontario, each with a Confidence Score, reviews, and verified contact details so you can compare and reach out directly.
How are the memory care 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.

Sources & further reading

Keep exploring

Memory Care in nearby cities

Memory Care in OttawaMemory Care in ScarboroughMemory Care in HalifaxMemory Care in North VancouverMemory Care in WinnipegMemory Care in CalgaryMemory Care in LondonMemory Care in Vancouver

Other care in Guelph

Retirement Homes in GuelphIndependent Living in GuelphAssisted Living in GuelphHome Care in Guelph
All memory care across Canada
Take the free assessmentCall