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McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles

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2881 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J 0A2, Canada

4.8(144 reviews)
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Last updated September 2026

About This Community

McCowan Retirement Residence is a newly renovated retirement home in Scarborough, Toronto offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care with 24/7 nursing support.

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Senior Care Path Summary

McCowan Retirement Residence is a welcoming, multicultural community in Scarborough, Toronto, featuring a newly renovated facility designed for seniors.

The residence offers assisted living for seniors who need support with activities of daily living, specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and short-term respite care options.

With 24/7 nursing support and higher staffing ratios, the residence emphasizes personalized attention. Many staff members have been with the community for decades, building lasting relationships with residents and families.

The facility is secured with thoughtfully designed spaces including a solarium, bistro, library, gardens, walking trails, and a secure courtyard.

Memory care neighbourhoods incorporate research-backed design approaches including music, sensory engagement, Montessori-inspired activities, and specialized décor.

Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.

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Who This Community Is Best For

Ideal For

  • Largely independent seniors who want meals, housekeeping, and activities handled
  • Seniors living with dementia who need specialized, secure support

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  • Seniors who need 24-hour nursing or complex medical 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 McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles, not services it provides or is affiliated with.

Nearest emergency department

Scarborough General Hospital

Hospital

About 2 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Outpatient Rehabilitation

Memory & cognitive care

Unity Health Toronto - Providence

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 4.6 km away

  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Dementia Care
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation

Also nearby

Michael Garron Hospital

Hospital

About 8.8 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Memory Clinic
  • Dementia Care

Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.

Care Services

  • 24-hour nursing staff
  • Medication management
  • Continence and bathing assistance
  • Personal care services including two-person transfers
  • Oxygen and diabetes management
  • Dementia care
  • Dedicated Memory Care Manager
  • Alzheimer's and dementia support
  • Specialized individualized and small group programs
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with staff supervision
  • Assistance with meals and 24-hour snacks
  • Daily personalized recreational programs

Amenities

  • Solarium
  • Bistro
  • Library
  • Gardens
  • Walking trails
  • Secured outdoor courtyard
  • Patio
  • Lounges
  • Gazebo

Key Features

  • Newly renovated
  • Secured Metta Memory floor
  • Multicultural community
  • Higher staffing ratios
  • Long-standing staff
  • Research-backed memory care design
  • Age in place services
  • Conveniently located near hospitals and parks

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4.8

144 Google reviews

Summary of Google Reviews

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McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles holds an excellent 4.8-star rating across 144 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and clean, well-kept spaces.

Most common praise

  • Caring, attentive staff
  • Clean, well-kept spaces
  • Engaging activities and social life
  • Warm, welcoming community
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Most recent reviews

  • Judith S-B

    Judith S-B

    2 months ago · via Google

    After making the difficult decision to care for my sister, we reviewed several options and selected the memory care program at McCowan Retirement Residence. To date, we have not been disappointed with the care provided. The program has afforded her an opportunity to participate in dance, arts and crafts, reading, entertainment and gardening. The program has actually unearthed some hidden artistic talents and some of her creations are prominently displayed in her suite. The staff are professional and make the residents feel valued at a time they need it most. Thanks for your support!

  • Lorraine Maitland

    Lorraine Maitland

    3 months ago · via Google

    McCowan Retirement Residence has been a gift to our family. As hard as it was for my mother to leave her home and move into assisted living just one year ago, it has made all of our lives better. She is well cared for by the amazing staff. They go above and beyond to make my mom feel safe and welcome. It is a happy environment with daily activities and entertainment for their residents and families. So thankful we found McCowan Retirement Residence. Highly recommended.

  • Scarborough Carp Chapter

    Scarborough Carp Chapter

    3 months ago · via Google

    It is my pleasure, as the Chair of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP), Scarborough Chapter, to have had several interactions with the McCowan Retirement Residence and I have only positive things to say about the facility, staff and atmosphere. Our first major interaction was a Christmas Buffet lunch where 25 of our CARP members attended and toured the facility. The Residence has undergone extensive renovations and feels modern, clean and well maintained with a very caring culture; it is very reasonably priced and has an abundance of daily activities for the residents. The staff appeared to be extremely friendly, knowledgeable, caring and welcoming. Our team was very impressed from the moment we walked through the front doors where you are immediately greeted by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our most recent interaction was with our CARP Choir, made up of 40 seniors, where the McCowan team led by Mary McIntyre Raft, hosted us for eight weeks of rehearsals. Their enthusiasm was amazing, making us feel welcome with every interaction. Our observations over the eight weeks confirmed the dedication of the staff with the residents and we saw many examples of a caring, attentive team genuinely committed to the well-being of the residents. In fact, several residents joined our rehearsals and sang with the Choir!. Mary has graciously invited us to perform at the Home this month, a real treat for our Choir. In summary, McCowan clearly values its residents, its staff is amazing and the facility is well maintained and modern. We would not hesitate to recommend the Home to family and friends.

Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.

73/ 100

Confidence Score

Good

Our 100-point confidence rating

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Licenses & Registration

Retirement home licence

Licensed

Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)

Licence #T0588 · checked October 2026

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Location

2881 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J 0A2, Canada, Scarborough, Ontario M1J 0A2

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