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memory care compared
4.4★
average Google rating
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rated 4.5 stars or higher
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As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 2 memory care facilities in Peterborough. 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 4.4 on average across 43 Google reviews
Peterborough, ON481 Reid St, Peterborough, ON K9H 7R9Licensed by RHRA
4.8(32 reviews)
A retirement home in Peterborough beside a peaceful creek, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and…
From $4,110/mo
Peterborough, ON270 Rubidge St, Peterborough, ON K9J 3P2Licensed by RHRA
3.4(11 reviews)
A retirement residence in Peterborough offering independent living in studio and one or two bedroom suites.
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
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Senior Care Path tracks 2 memory care communities in Peterborough, updated September 2026. They average 4.4/5 across 43 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
2 of the 2 communities we list in Peterborough 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 Peterborough tends to cluster within the retirement homes and residences in and around the city core, with more options along the routes that connect to Peterborough Regional Health Centre on the south side. For families spread across the Kawarthas, the city works well as a central hub, close enough for regular visits and a short drive from surrounding towns. In Peterborough, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start with the level of care your parent actually needs today, then leave room for what comes next. Memory care is built for dementia and Alzheimer's: secured entrances, staff trained in redirection, and daily routines that reduce confusion. If your parent is still mostly independent and the memory changes are mild, a retirement home or assisted living suite may be a gentler, less costly first step. Our advisors will say it plainly when a family is reaching for memory care too early, or waiting too long because a move feels final.
In Ontario, retirement homes and their memory care programs are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Ask each residence whether their secure memory care is a dedicated, licensed program, and how they handle wandering, sundowning, and changes in behaviour over time. A good residence answers those questions without flinching.
Peterborough's practical advantage is geography. Many memory care options sit close to Peterborough Regional Health Centre, which matters when a parent has other health conditions or an emergency visit becomes likely. Homes nearer the downtown core and along main transit corridors are easier for adult children who visit after work or on weekends, and easier still if you're coming in from Lakefield, Bridgenorth, or further out in the county. Availability for secure memory care can be tighter than for general retirement suites, so it's worth touring and joining a waitlist before you feel rushed.
Our honest default here: pick for care quality and location first, budget second, and don't over-buy care your parent won't use yet. The trade-off is that a strong memory care residence may cost more than a plainer option a few minutes further out, and the closer, warmer fit is usually worth it. Compare a short list of two or three in person, bring the same questions to each, and trust how the staff speak to residents, not just to you.
The heart of the Kawarthas and a popular place to retire, Peterborough has well-established retirement homes, in-home care, and local foot care and therapy clinics.
In Ontario, memory care within retirement homes and assisted living is mostly private-pay, billed monthly. Publicly funded, income-tested care is handled through long-term care and coordinated by Ontario Health atHome, and federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help with a parent's income.
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Most Peterborough 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, memory care within retirement homes and assisted living is mostly private-pay, billed monthly. Publicly funded, income-tested care is handled through long-term care and coordinated by Ontario Health atHome, and federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help with a parent's income.
Whether your parent moves to memory care or stays home, the local Alzheimer Society offers free education, support groups and counselling for families in Peterborough.
Dementia support
Alzheimer Society Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland & Haliburton
360 George St N #18, Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7
Private-pay rates are charged monthly and vary by care level, suite size, and the residence. Secure memory care typically costs more than a standard retirement suite because of specialized staffing. Compare the current listings on this page and call homes directly for an accurate, up-to-date quote.
Retirement homes suit seniors who are largely independent. Memory care is a secured, specialized program for dementia and Alzheimer's, with trained staff, structured routines, and safeguards against wandering. Some Peterborough retirement homes offer a dedicated memory care wing within the same building.
In Ontario, retirement and assisted living memory care are mostly private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested care runs through long-term care, arranged with Ontario Health atHome, which also coordinates home and community care. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with income.
Call the residences listed on this page directly to book a tour and ask about current openings in their secure memory care program. Availability for memory care can be tighter than general suites, so ask about waitlists and tour two or three before deciding.
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