Nearest emergency department
Guelph General Hospital
Hospital
About 2.1 km away
- Emergency Department
Retirement Home
The Village of Riverside Glen
61DevelopingPart of Schlegel Villages.
60 Woodlawn Rd E, Guelph, ON N1H 8M8, Canada
4.4(159 reviews)Retirement Home
Waitlistavailability
Last updated September 2026
About This Community
The Village of Riverside Glen is a retirement home option in Guelph, Ontario.
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The Village of Riverside Glen sits off Woodlawn Road in Guelph's north end and was one of the first Schlegel Villages to offer the full continuum of care in one place.
Options include full-service retirement suites, assisted care, memory care and long-term care, so residents can stay in the same community as their needs change.
Emma's Neighbourhood is a dedicated memory care area for people living with dementia, and the long-term care side has neighbourhoods for both physical support and dementia care. Long-term care admission goes through Ontario Health atHome.
Reviewers often mention cheerful, attentive staff and good support for parents with dementia.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at The Village of Riverside Glen
Pricing
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Typical in Ontario: $2,990–$7,195/moFrom Ontario listings of this type that publish a rate. It isn't The Village of Riverside Glen's own price, so ask them for theirs.
Retirement 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.
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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
- 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 The Village of Riverside Glen, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 2 km away
- Specialized Geriatric Services
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Memory & cognitive care
Homewood Health Centre
Mental health hospital
About 1.8 km away
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Palliative care
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Hospital
About 17.2 km away
- Emergency Department
- Palliative 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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Google Reviews
4.4
159 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Veronica yetmanjohn@aserty.com
a week ago · via Google
The staff at Riverside Glen are absolutely beautiful to the bone. Always cheerful upbeat and fun. Always willing to help. Positive and nurturing. I feel like my mother is in the best place for her. When I am dealing with any staff member it is clear to me that my mother comes first. This gives me so much piece of mind. I am hugely grateful for these amazing people that make this an amazing place.
Rebecca Kennedy
3 months ago · via Google
Just received a tour of Riverside Glen.They do a wonderful job of building a caring community for you or your loved ones. Truly a wonderful place to call home!
Brian Gibson
4 months ago · via Google
Care providers very helpful. My mother speaks in mumbles and has dementia. I figured out what she was asking for “bathroom” mentioned it to a care giver. 2 caregivers immediately jumped in to action and took care of it promptly. She performed her business and was comfortable again. Thanks for taking care of my bed bound mother. I couldn’t do it.
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from The Village of Riverside Glen's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
The Village of Riverside Glen holds a strong 4.4-star rating across 159 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
ThemesStaff & careAtmosphereCommunication
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
61/ 100
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 48/60Verified 13/40
Senior Care Path gives The Village of Riverside Glen an SCP Confidence Score of 61/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0130 · checked October 2026
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Location
60 Woodlawn Rd E, Guelph, ON N1H 8M8, Canada, Guelph, Ontario N1H 8M8
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