Nearest emergency department
St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton
Hospital
About 4.7 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Retirement Home
Ressam Gardens
73Good1041 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9B 1J5, Canada
4.7(26 reviews)Retirement HomeMemory Care
DiningPool or spa
Available nowavailability
Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Ressam Gardens is a state-of-the-art memory care community in Hamilton, Ontario, designed to meet the needs of residents living with dementia and memory problems.
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Ressam Gardens is a purpose-designed memory care community offering a warm, safe and friendly living environment for residents with dementia and memory care needs.
The community features four neighbourhoods with spacious common areas, and is built on dementia-friendly environments research to help residents stay as independent as possible.
The facility operates as a user-centred, open-innovation ecosystem "living lab" filled with smart technology, innovation and research opportunities.
Experienced staff are trained in dementia best practices and partner with the Alzheimer Society for guidance on care approaches and training.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Ressam Gardens
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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
Consider Alternatives For
- 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 Ressam Gardens, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Memory & cognitive care
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - West 5th
Mental health hospital
About 3.4 km away
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia Care
Also nearby
St. Peter's Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 6 km away
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Care Services
- 24-hour care for dementia
- Staff trained in dementia best practices
- Daily meal service
- Life enrichment activities
Amenities
- Common areas
- In-house dining
Key Features
- Purpose-designed for dementia care
- Four neighbourhoods with spacious common areas
- Smart technology and innovation
- In-house chef
- Partnerships with Alzheimer Society
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Google Reviews
4.7
26 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Toad Hop
2 months ago · via Google
Shout out to the wonderful caring staff at this facility. It is a very secure facility and residents have a variety of activities, with attentive and friendly staff! Well done!
Ayla Morgan
4 months ago · via Google
Today I went to go visit my mom, (may 13) in the evening for her dinner. i have to say, it was so presentable and she seems to really enjoyed it. I asked one of the staff who cooked this and she replied the cook in the kitchen so I proceeded to ask her the name of the cook was told her names Marlene so kudos to the cook great job 👏 you make my mom very happy
Maggie Roy
7 months ago · via Google
I wish I could give 0 stars to Ressam Gardens, I feel 1 star is being generous. First I will say most of the staff are fantastic, very caring and giving. For a memory care facility there are too many new faces and staff switching from floor to floor, how is anyone suppose to get to someone when they are not around enough(especially someone with dementia or Alzheimer's). When we chose Ressam we were misinformed about the food, we were told the menu was based on the seasons and what was available. But the food was in fact not fresh, just frozen and no variety or flavour. In the 8 months of residing at Ressam the menu never changed! Her options were a sandwich or pasta most of the time for lunch. Who wants to eat a hummus and bacon sandwich or a beef and fruit lettuce wrap? Also all juice given was watered down! With the amount of money paying to live at a place like this the food should be made daily not heated from frozen! It was a very traumatic place due to people moaning, screaming and wandering from morning till night. There was very little activity on the floor, most of the time it was just watching tv or staying in bed and sleeping. While visiting Ressam I noticed a few odd things: taking briefs and ordering boost drinks(client paying for) without permission , resident laying on the floor multiple times, laundry taking 3 hours to partially dry(which was put away damp) and having residents yelling from their room when assistance was needed. The majority of the information on the website is false
Summary of Google Reviews
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Ressam Gardens holds an excellent 4.7-star rating across 26 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
- Engaging activities and social life
- A safe, reassuring environment
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Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
73/ 100
Confidence Score
Good
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 60/60Verified 13/40
Senior Care Path gives Ressam Gardens an SCP Confidence Score of 73/100 (Good), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
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Licence #S0541 · checked October 2026
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Location
1041 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9B 1J5, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1J5
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