Nearest emergency department
About 5.3 km away
24-hour ERFirst seen in 3.7 hours on average (July 2026)
Retirement Home
The Village at University Gates
Part of Schlegel Villages.
250 Laurelwood Drive, Waterloo, ON N2J 0E2
0.0(0 reviews)Retirement HomeIndependent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care
- Pool or spa
Last updated October 2026 · Is this your listing?
Pricing
Starting price
From $6,639/mo
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.
About this community
The Village at University Gates is a Schlegel Villages community in north Waterloo with independent living, assisted living and memory care.
The Village at University Gates opened in August 2020 in the north end of Waterloo, beside the University of Waterloo north campus. It shares its building with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, whose Centre of Excellence sits between the care areas.
Schlegel Villages offers independent living, assisted living and memory care here, so a parent can stay in one place as needs change. The memory care area runs programs designed for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Published starting rates are from about $6,639 a month; care is often extra, so confirm current rates and what each option includes. Book a tour to see the suites and ask which care levels have space.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed October 2026.
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Ideal For
- Largely independent seniors who want meals, housekeeping, and activities handled
- Seniors living with dementia who need specialized, secure support
- Couples or individuals who want care that can grow with their needs
Consider Alternatives For
- Seniors who need 24-hour nursing or complex medical care
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What's included
Care services
- Independent living
- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Dementia programs
Also good to know
- Opened in August 2020
- Next to University of Waterloo north campus
- Shares space with the Research Institute for Aging
Languages: English
56/ 100
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 36/60Verified 20/40
Senior Care Path gives The Village at University Gates an SCP Confidence Score of 56/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0581 · checked October 2026
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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 The Village at University Gates, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
Grand River Hospital - Freeport
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 14.1 km away
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- +2 more
Also nearby
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Hospital
About 22.4 km away
24-hour ERFirst seen in 4.2 hours on average (July 2026)
- 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.
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