Nearest emergency department
Kingston General Hospital
Hospital
About 1.7 km away
- Emergency Department
Long Term Care
Rideau crest homes
42Limited175 Rideau St, Kingston, ON K7K 7B1, Canada
3.8(12 reviews)Long Term Care
WaitlistavailabilityPlacement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, not by contacting the home directly.
Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Rideaucrest Home is a non-profit long-term care facility owned by the City of Kingston, with 170 single-occupancy rooms located near downtown Kingston with views of the inner harbour.
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Rideaucrest Home is a publicly-owned, non-profit long-term care facility located near Kingston's downtown area. It offers 170 comfortable, climate-controlled single-occupancy rooms and has modern, accessible common areas.
The home is accredited with Exemplary Standing under the Qmentum Long-Term Care accreditation program. Room types include basic, semi-private and private accommodations.
Long-term care is publicly funded, with residents paying co-payments set by the Ministry of Health, and income-based subsidies available for basic rooms.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Rideau crest homes
Pricing
Contact for pricing
Long Term Care
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
Basic rooms
Semi-private rooms
Private rooms
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
- Families seeking publicly-funded or subsidized care
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 Rideau crest homes, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
Providence Care Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 4 km away
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Memory Clinic
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Rehabilitation & continuing care
Hotel Dieu Hospital Kingston
Hospital
About 0.8 km away
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Amenities
- Modern common areas
Key Features
- 170 single-occupancy rooms
- Air conditioning
- Inner harbour views
- Accredited with Exemplary Standing under Qmentum
Photo Gallery
Photos via Google Maps
Google Reviews
3.8
12 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
mike ryan
4 years ago · via Google
I am a bit surprised at some of the reviews. My mother has been on the secure unit for quite some time and I have nothing but praise for all the staff on the unit. Cleaners, nurses, psw and so many other staff that make that place run is very impressive. Their protocols for covid are the best I have seen. I spent 2 entire days in the unit with my mom and observed nothing but care and compassion to all patients. Communication is excellent and timely. I recommend without reservation this retirement and long term care facility. Well done Ridesucrest staff.
Joural0401
5 years ago · via Google
When my great grandmother died after having suffered an injury in their care, her room was cleaned up and packed before we had a chance for her clothes and pictures to be selected for her funeral. On top of that, while she was staying in the home, there were consistant issues with her snacks being provided, seemingly due to an inability to remember that she had a gluten intollerence. She alsohad pains that did not seem to be taken seriously, which may have been related to an undetected cancer we only found following her accident. Most of the staff were sweet and nothing but kind, but the service as a whole was dissapointing and verging on cruel via negligence.
Megan McCormick
5 years ago · via Google
I had a relative and other family friends who were living there. Near the end of my relatives life there seemed to be no extra care given...it was absolutely heartbreaking. Numerous family friends have also had very similar experiences and concerns. I wouldn't recommend this institution to anyone I know or their loved ones.
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Rideau crest homes's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
Rideau crest homes holds a 3.8-star rating across 12 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and warm, welcoming community.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Warm, welcoming community
- Responsive, helpful communication
- A safe, reassuring environment
ThemesStaff & careAtmosphereCommunicationSafety
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
42/ 100
Confidence Score
Limited
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 36/60Verified 6/40
Senior Care Path gives Rideau crest homes an SCP Confidence Score of 42/100 (Limited), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
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Location
175 Rideau St, Kingston, ON K7K 7B1, Canada, Kingston, Ontario K7K 7B1
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