Ottawa has 55 memory care on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.3 stars across 1,606 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Choice Homecare, City View Retirement Community and The Redwoods - Retirement Community in Ottawa.
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 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 August 2026.
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4.3★
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$30–$7,045
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223 Colonnade Rd S Ste 114, Ottawa, ON K2E 7K3, Canada
Starting at
$40–$80/hr
4Good confidence
4.7(60 reviews)
“Our family will be forever grateful for the care provided by Choice Homecare to our elderly Mother through the last 6 months of her life. Choice Homecare took...”
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care
A nurse-managed in-home care provider serving Ottawa and surrounding areas since 2011. They offer personalized home care for… Read more
33 Roydon Pl Ste 205, Nepean, ON K2E 1A3, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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4Good confidence
4.6(53 reviews)
“I had an excellent experience with Assurance Home Care when I needed temporary caregiving support while I traveled to attend my brother’s funeral. From the...”
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Memory Care
A home care provider serving Ottawa, Toronto, and Calgary with over a million hours of customized care delivered and 10+ years… Read more
458 Donald B. Munro Dr, Carp, ON K0A 1L0, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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4Good confidence
4.8(48 reviews)
““The Carp Commons retirement home truly feels like a second home. The service is exceptional—top notch in every way. The energy throughout the community is...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
In Carp, Ontario, offers Independent Living, Independent Supportive Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite… Read more
151 Meadowlands Dr W, Nepean, ON K2G 3H6, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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4Good confidence
4.5(90 reviews)
“Celebrating Mother's Day with my mom and her friends at CityView Retirement Community was truly special last Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Almost every week this...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A locally owned retirement home in Nepean, West Ottawa, offering a full continuum of care from independent living… Read more
1900 City Park Dr Ste 300, Ottawa, ON K1J 1G7, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.8(44 reviews)
“I had an outstanding experience with Right at Home. My 80-year old mother broke her shoulder. We needed help with bathing, getting dressed, etc. We called the...”
Provides: Home Care, Memory Care
Ottawa provides in-home care services including companion care, personal care, nursing care, and specialty care for seniors and others… Read more
1153 A Longfields Dr, Nepean, ON K2J 5R5, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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4Good confidence
5.0(54 reviews)
“I am incredibly grateful for Adriana’s services. Her profound knowledge of the senior living industry is matched only by her genuine compassion and...”
Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Long Term Care
A senior living advisory service that helps families find suitable retirement and long-term care homes in Ottawa at no cost. They… Read more
2604 Draper Ave, Ottawa, ON K2H 9B1, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.7(73 reviews)
“Our respite care experience at this retirement home was excellent. The staff were kind, attentive, and made the transition smooth and reassuring. Our Mom felt...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement community in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and short-term respite stays. Most… Read more
1673 Carling Ave Suite 204, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C4, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.9(58 reviews)
“I am truly grateful to be part of this healthcare agency. From the very beginning, they have shown professionalism, kindness, and strong support for their...”
Provides: Home Care, Memory Care, Respite Care
Personalized in-home care services for seniors and older adults throughout Ottawa-Champlain, Ontario. Services include… Read more
626 and, 636 Prado Private, Nepean, ON K2E 0B6, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Starting at
$3,404–$7,045/mo
3Developing confidence
4.0(21 reviews)
“My parents lived at the Ravines for the past 4 years. I can't say enough great things about the staff and the amazing care they take of your loved one. The...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement residence in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services with two separate… Read more
20 Shirley's Brook Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 2W8, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Starting at
$95–$2,895/hr
4Developing confidence
5.0(6 reviews)
“We are so grateful to Brookside Retirement Living for the care our mum received during her winter respite stay. From the moment she arrived, the staff made her...”
Provides: Respite Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A locally owned and operated retirement and assisted living community in Kanata, Ottawa, offering independent and assisted living… Read more
207 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W7, Canada
Starting at
From $30/hr
4Developing confidence
4.8(4 reviews)
“I'm really happy with the good service that the employees and management give to you”
Provides: Home Care, Memory Care, Respite Care
Services provides in-home nursing, personal care, and specialized memory care for seniors across Canada since 2014.… Read more
6130 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville, ON K2S 2M3, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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4Developing confidence
4.4(21 reviews)
“After a year and a half of eating alone, unable to socialize except outdoors, I thought I would be better off in a residence that would give me some of the...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement living community in Stittsville, Ottawa, offering independent living, assisted living, respite care, and… Read more
2201 Montréal Rd, Gloucester, ON K1J 0B4, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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4Developing confidence
4.4(50 reviews)
“My mother needed extended health services and we found that the health care team and their leader especially to be amazing! Mom has been there a month and is...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement community in north-east Ottawa offering seniors a warm atmosphere in a secure environment with… Read more
1180 Bélanger Ave, Ottawa, ON K1H 8N2, Canada
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Developing confidence
4.9(7 reviews)
“Just over a year ago Mum moved into Billings Lodge, where she receives help with her dementia. I am delighted to say that they have exceeded our expectations...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care
An assisted living facility located in the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, serving the community since 1984. The facility offers 24-hour… Read more
879 Hiawatha Park Rd, Orléans, ON K1C 2Z6, Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
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380 LeBoutillier Ave, Ottawa, ON K1K 3W3, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.0(67 reviews)
“Great retirement residence with great people working hard every day to make life better and pleasant for seniors living there. Feels like home with family!”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
An elegant retirement community in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in… Read more
150 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON K1M 2J7, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.7(19 reviews)
“Wonderful caring staff that have a long tenure working at Governors Walk. Located in a beautiful quaint neighbourhood across from Stanley Park with a wonderful...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care
A boutique-style retirement residence in New Edinburgh, Ottawa, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care for 74… Read more
340 Industrial Ave, Ottawa, ON K1G 3Z6, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.0(22 reviews)
“Maplewood feels like home the moment you walk in. From friendly team members to happy & fun residents. The activities and events are always a great time. I...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement living community in Ottawa's Riverview Park neighbourhood offering independent living, assisted… Read more
2 Valour Dr, Ottawa, ON K1G 3T5, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.5(12 reviews)
“Retirement home management is the backbone of old age people thanks to oakpark 😊🥳”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
In Ottawa offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care in an active,… Read more
80 Landry St., Ottawa, ON K1L 0B4, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.0(25 reviews)
“Our mother came to Riverpath 3 months ago and we have seen a huge improvement in her healthcare! They respect her dietary restrictions and make sure her oral...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement living facility in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options with a… Read more
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
1,606
Google reviews
Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 54 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?
Google star ratings across 54 memory care.
How the 55 Ottawa memory care fall across our trust tiers.
Among the 4 Ottawa memory care that publish a starting rate, costs run from $30 to $7,045 per month. Most communities 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?.
Memory care retirement homes in Ottawa are predominantly private-pay, with monthly fees varying by care level and suite type. Families who anticipate eventually transitioning to publicly funded long-term care should connect with Ontario Health atHome early, as publicly funded placement is income-tested and waitlists can be lengthy.
A 4.3 star average across 1,606 Google reviews of 54 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Celebrating Mother's Day with my mom and her friends at CityView Retirement Community was truly special last Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Almost every week this past summer, my mother Rosaria was painting a Picasso… not quite but she found so...”
“From the moment we walked through the doors of Chapel Hill Retirement Residence, we knew we had found something truly special. The level of care provided here is simply unbelievable, compassionate, professional, and consistent. The care...”
“Our respite care experience at this retirement home was excellent. The staff were kind, attentive, and made the transition smooth and reassuring. Our Mom felt comfortable and well cared for, and communication was always clear and helpful....”
“Great retirement residence with great people working hard every day to make life better and pleasant for seniors living there. Feels like home with family!”
“This facility is excellent. It is bright, cheerful and welcoming and all of the staff make it a pleasure to be there. They are friendly, helpful and clearly motivated to make the community everything it can be for residents and their...”
“Excellent level of care provided by all staff. They are very experienced in memory care & are compassionate & attentive to the needs of the residents. The rooms are spacious & the common areas are bright & inviting. There are plenty of...”
What Ottawa 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 45 communities that publish amenities.
Share of the 48 communities that publish services.
Share of the 34 communities that list suite types.
Choosing memory care for a parent in Ottawa means weighing care quality, location, and affordability all at once, often under time pressure. A good starting point is understanding how Ontario regulates these settings. Retirement residences that offer memory care are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), which sets minimum standards for staffing, programming, and resident rights. Reviewing a home's most recent RHRA inspection report, available publicly online, gives you an honest picture of how any community performs day to day, not just how it presents on a tour.
Ottawa's memory care options tend to cluster in established residential areas across the west end, the inner suburbs of Nepean and Gloucester, and pockets of Centretown and the Glebe, making it relatively practical for families spread across the city to find something within a reasonable drive. Proximity to The Ottawa Hospital or Montfort Hospital can matter more than you might expect, not for emergencies alone, but because continuing access to specialists, geriatricians, and memory clinics often shapes how well a loved one's care evolves over time. If your parent relies on public transit or if out-of-town family will be visiting by bus, look for communities near major bus corridors or rapid transit stations.
Waitlists are a real factor in Ottawa, as in most urban Ontario centres. Some communities fill their secured memory care suites well ahead of need, so it is worth starting your search before a crisis forces your hand. If long-term care is eventually on the horizon, Ontario Health atHome is the entry point for publicly funded placement, connecting families to the waitlist process early can make a meaningful difference. For now, many families bridge the gap with a memory care retirement home or by adding home and community care through Ontario Health atHome.
When comparing communities, prioritize the care model above all else, specifically how staff are trained in dementia support, how the physical environment is designed to reduce anxiety and promote independence, and whether programming is genuinely tailored to different stages of memory loss. Budget matters too: private-pay rates vary by care level and suite size, so comparing the listings side by side and calling communities directly is the most reliable way to understand what is included. You may also want to explore whether Retirement Homes, Assisted Living, or Independent Living options in Ottawa better suit your parent's current level of need.
Canada's capital pairs bilingual care options with established retirement residences near the Rideau Canal and beyond.
Memory care retirement homes in Ottawa are predominantly private-pay, with monthly fees varying by care level and suite type. Families who anticipate eventually transitioning to publicly funded long-term care should connect with Ontario Health atHome early, as publicly funded placement is income-tested and waitlists can be lengthy.
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