Nearest emergency department
Scarborough General Hospital
Hospital
About 2.8 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Retirement Home
Scarborough Retirement Residence
73Good148 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M 2Z8, Canada
4.9(28 reviews)Retirement Home
Dining
Limited availabilityavailability
Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Scarborough Retirement Residence is a family-owned and operated retirement community in Toronto established in 1988. It offers independent living with health and wellness support, dining, and life enrichment activities.
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Scarborough Retirement Residence has been family-owned and operated since 1988.
The residence is part of a family legacy in senior care that began in 1959, with the current president Marie-Josee Lafontaine being the second generation of the Lafontaine family devoted to helping seniors.
The residence is located at the corner of Markham Road and Kingston Road in Scarborough, with convenient access to shopping, churches, parks, restaurants, and public transit.
The community emphasizes independence, maintaining individual standards, and fostering a family-like environment with active resident involvement through various committees including Resident Council, Family Council, Dining Committee, and Life Enrichment Committee.
Daily activities are offered throughout the day, and the team is hand-picked for their passion for senior care.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Scarborough Retirement Residence
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Typical in Ontario: $2,990–$7,195/moFrom Ontario listings of this type that publish a rate. It isn't Scarborough Retirement Residence's own price, so ask them for theirs.
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Largely independent seniors who want meals, housekeeping, and activities handled
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 Scarborough Retirement Residence, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Memory & cognitive care
Unity Health Toronto - Providence
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 6.1 km away
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia Care
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
Also nearby
Michael Garron Hospital
Hospital
About 10.3 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
- Health and wellness support
- Chef-prepared meals
- Spiritual services
Amenities
- Dining room
- Life enrichment activities
- Community relations services
Key Features
- Family-owned since 1988
- Close-knit community
- Active life enrichment program
- Walking distance to shops and transit
- Resident councils and committees
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Google Reviews
See all reviews on Google4.9
28 Google reviews
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Scarborough Retirement Residence's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
Scarborough Retirement Residence holds an excellent 4.9-star rating across 28 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
- Warm, welcoming community
ThemesStaff & careDiningActivitiesAtmosphere
Most recent reviews
Inna Kotenko
3 months ago · via Google
Our students from Sparks Music Academy regularly visit Scarborough Retirement Residence to perform for the residents, and every single time we leave with such warm feelings in our hearts. The staff are always incredibly welcoming, kind, organized, and genuinely happy to see the students. They make everyone feel comfortable from the moment we walk in. You can truly feel that they care deeply about the residents and work hard to create a positive atmosphere. What stands out the most is seeing the residents themselves — smiling, talking with each other, laughing, enjoying meals together, participating in activities, and really feeling like a community. There is such a warm and lively environment in the residence. Many residents sing along during performances, clap, share stories, and show so much appreciation to the children. It is beautiful to see a place where seniors are not isolated, but surrounded by care, friendship, conversation, music, and joy. Our students always look forward to coming back because the residents and staff make every visit so meaningful and special. Thank you for always welcoming Sparks Music Academy so warmly into your home!!!
MK G
5 months ago · via Google
This retirement residence has the most beautiful energy that is present from the moment you enter. The team is extremely attentive and truly care about the health and well-being of the residents. They continue to go above and beyond expectations.
Jim McDonald
8 months ago · via Google
Family. This is what you can consider yourself upon moving into this retirement residence. I moved my uncle here just over four years ago and he has been treated with the utmost kindness and attention one could ask for. Sadly he recently passed away, however his passing due to old age was made more comfortable by the love and dedication of the wonderful staff. I cannot give enough kudos to all management, care workers and fellow residents who assisted my wife and I in the final day's of his life and in the stress free chapel service to honour him. My sincerest gratitude to all at Scarborough retirement residence.
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 Scarborough Retirement Residence an SCP Confidence Score of 73/100 (Good), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 1988
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Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0139 · checked October 2026
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Location
148 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M 2Z8, Canada, Scarborough, Ontario M1M 2Z8
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