Nearest emergency department
North Bay Regional Health Centre
Hospital
About 3.4 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Retirement Home
The Empire Retirement Residence
61Developing425 Fraser St, North Bay, ON P1B 3X1, Canada
4.0(52 reviews)Retirement Home
Pet friendlyDining
Limited availabilityavailability
Last updated October 2026
About This Community
The Empire is a retirement residence located in North Bay, Ontario. It offers accommodations with dining, leisure and recreation, and health and wellness services.
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The Empire is a long-standing retirement residence in downtown North Bay offering studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.
The monthly rate covers three meals a day, snacks, weekly housekeeping, social activities, medication administration and round-the-clock staff with an emergency call system.
The Empire follows an aging-in-place approach: personal help with bathing, dressing and hygiene is available as needs grow, paid only when used, and the team works to keep couples together even when their care needs differ.
Physiotherapy, foot care and a hair stylist come on site, and there is a gym, library, billiards and a busy activity calendar. Reviewers often mention caring, friendly staff.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed October 2026.
Pricing at The Empire Retirement Residence
Pricing
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Largely independent seniors who want meals, housekeeping, and activities handled
- Seniors who'd like to bring a beloved pet
Consider Alternatives For
- Seniors who need 24-hour nursing or complex medical care
- Those who need secure dementia care
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Hospitals & healthcare nearby
The nearest emergency department and senior-focused healthcare, with approximate straight-line distances. These are public facilities near The Empire Retirement Residence, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Also nearby
Mattawa General Hospital
Hospital
About 57.5 km away
- Emergency Department
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Also nearby
West Nipissing General Hospital
Hospital
About 35.3 km away
- Emergency Department
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Care Services
- Health and wellness services
Amenities
- Dining room
- Leisure and recreation activities
Key Features
- Pet friendly
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Google Reviews
4.0
52 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Lise Bouchard
2 years ago · via Google
My experience with the Empire Retirement Center is that these people really do care about the residents..I see it in all the staff day by day , as they work together to make every resident feel loved and cared for and not forgotten..it isn't always easy I am sure of but at the end of the day when you put head to pillow you know that the best was done for everyone and that is a great feeling..I am happy to be there!!
Jessica Vaughan
3 years ago · via Google
For $4,500 per room, per month, the food BETTER be excellent. Bleeding those on a limited income dry. Downtown is not a nice area, there has recently been an OD death within two blocks of the Empire.
Charlene Weiler
3 years ago · via Google
Beautiful retirement home. Everyone is so nice. My Aunt is very happy here. She's making lots of new friends.
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from The Empire Retirement Residence's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
The Empire Retirement Residence holds a 4.0-star rating across 52 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and quality dining and meals.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Quality dining and meals
- Warm, welcoming community
ThemesStaff & careDiningAtmosphere
Google reviews and rating refreshed October 2026.
61/ 100
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 48/60Verified 13/40
Senior Care Path gives The Empire Retirement Residence an SCP Confidence Score of 61/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #N0044 · checked October 2026
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Location
425 Fraser St, North Bay, ON P1B 3X1, Canada, North Bay, Ontario P1B 3X1
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