Nearest emergency department
St. Mary's General Hospital
Hospital
About 3 km away
- Emergency Department
Long Term Care
peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care
54DevelopingPart of peopleCare Communities.
369 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2P1, Canada
4.6(16 reviews)Long Term CareRetirement Home
Fitness centre
WaitlistavailabilityPlacement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, not by contacting the home directly.
Last updated September 2026
About This Community
peopleCare AR Goudie is an 80-bed long-term care home in Kitchener, Ontario, offering private and basic accommodations with three home areas including a secure dementia unit.
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peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care Home is located in Kitchener, Ontario. The original building was established in 1962 and named after Arthur Russel Goudie, a local department store owner who made a significant donation towards construction costs.
The existing home was rebuilt on the same site in 1993 and became part of peopleCare in January 2013.
The 80-bed facility offers private and basic accommodations with tastefully decorated rooms. Residents are encouraged to personalize their spaces with favourite furniture and items.
The home features three home areas, including one secure area designed for residents with varying degrees of dementia.
Spacious lounges support social interactions, and the centrally located "town square" offers music, games, fitness activities, a café, and space for family visits. Daily programming includes both small and large group activities.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care
Pricing
Contact for pricing
Long Term CareRetirement Home
A starting price usually covers the suite, meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is added on top as needs grow, so ask for an all-in quote in writing.
Accommodation options
Private rooms
Basic accommodations
How placement works
Applying for long-term care
This is a long-term care home, so you can't book a room directly. Placement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which confirms eligibility and manages the waiting list for the homes you choose.
- 1A care coordinator confirms that long-term care is the right level of care and that you're eligible.
- 2You pick the homes you'd like, and your name is added to each home's waiting list.
- 3When a bed opens and you're next in line, the home offers it to you.
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors with complex medical needs who require 24-hour nursing care
- Seniors living with dementia who need specialized, secure support
Consider Alternatives For
- Active or largely independent seniors
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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 peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
Grand River Hospital - Freeport
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 6.1 km away
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Palliative Care
Also nearby
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Hospital
About 14.6 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- 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 Physician on-call
- 24 hour Registered Nursing Service
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Recreation and Leisure Programs
- Dietitian and Food & Hospitality Services
- Restorative Care Programming
- Palliative Care Services
- Support Groups
Amenities
- Lounges
- Town square
- Music and games
- Fitness facilities
- Café
- AC in all resident rooms
Key Features
- 80-bed facility
- Secure dementia care unit
- Family and Resident Councils
- Environmental Services including laundry and housekeeping
Photo Gallery
Photos via Google Maps
Google Reviews
See all reviews on Google4.6
16 Google reviews
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care holds a strong 4.6-star rating across 16 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
ThemesStaff & careCleanlinessActivitiesAtmosphere
Most recent reviews
Rick C
4 years ago · via Google
My mother spend several years here and they treated her like family. It brought great comfort to my sister and I to know her extremely high level of care. To see the nurses and staff all crying when she passed today touched out hearts. They are truly "Earth Angels" Rick Caravaggio and Marie Peever
Lucia Harrison
6 years ago · via Google
My Mom moved in last May. I am so impressed with the staff at Goudie. Nurses, PSW's, cleaning staff, everyone is great. Very caring and compassionate. The place is clean and since it is smaller, everyone knows you. I find it quaint.
Randall Culp
8 years ago · via Google
Just out walking noticed this dog event taking place!🤓
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
54/ 100
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 48/60Verified 6/40
Senior Care Path gives peopleCare AR Goudie Long-Term Care an SCP Confidence Score of 54/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 1962
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Licenses & Registration
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Location
369 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2P1, Canada, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 2P1
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