Retirement Homes in Canada
A retirement home is private-pay housing for older adults who are still fairly independent but would welcome meals, housekeeping, a social calendar, and some care on hand. Use this page to compare real options across Canada, city by city, shortlist a few, and book tours with confidence.
Compare retirement homes by city
Ottawa, ON
72 providers
London, ON
55 providers
Toronto, ON
64 providers
Kitchener, ON
43 providers
Mississauga, ON
38 providers
Brampton, ON
13 providers
Hamilton, ON
62 providers
Kingston, ON
12 providers
Oakville, ON
15 providers
Windsor, ON
14 providers
Calgary, AB
61 providers
Waterloo, ON
19 providers
Burlington, ON
11 providers
Pickering, ON
5 providers
Oshawa, ON
10 providers
Vancouver, BC
47 providers
Whitby, ON
8 providers
Brantford, ON
11 providers
Barrie, ON
13 providers
Edmonton, AB
60 providers
Scarborough, ON
5 providers
Victoria, BC
58 providers
Cambridge, ON
12 providers
Saskatoon, SK
59 providers
Winnipeg, MB
60 providers
Orillia, ON
12 providers
Guelph, ON
11 providers
Richmond, BC
3 providers
Sudbury, ON
14 providers
Kelowna, BC
6 providers
Regina, SK
7 providers
Belleville, ON
11 providers
Aurora, ON
9 providers
Milton, ON
4 providers
Peterborough, ON
15 providers
Newmarket, ON
8 providers
St. Catharines, ON
4 providers
Vaughan, ON
11 providers
Ajax, ON
8 providers
Niagara Falls, ON
4 providers
Markham, ON
8 providers
North Bay, ON
9 providers
Surrey, BC
34 providers
Montreal, QC
53 providers
Halifax, NS
34 providers
Cornwall, ON
13 providers
Dartmouth, NS
18 providers
Thunder Bay, ON
12 providers
Nanaimo, BC
2 providers
Abbotsford, BC
2 providers
North Vancouver, BC
5 providers
West Vancouver, BC
5 providers
New Westminster, BC
4 providers
Bedford, NS
9 providers
White Rock, BC
3 providers
Sherwood Park, AB
2 providers
How do you choose a retirement home in Canada?
Start with the honest care question: how much help does your parent need now, and how much might they need in two years? A good retirement home adds care in levels as needs grow, which is what keeps one move from becoming two. If the need is already heavy, or memory is the main worry, read our retirement homes vs assisted living breakdown before you tour.
Then compare on the things that shape daily life: the suite, the food, the activity calendar, and how staff treat residents when no one is watching. The base rate is only half the bill once care is added, so ask for an itemized fee schedule every time. Our complete guide to retirement homes and these questions to ask before choosing walk you through the visit. If you are still getting your bearings, our overview of what a retirement home is covers the basics first.
What does the Confidence Score on each listing mean?
Every retirement home here carries our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like verified details, licensing, reviews, and track record. It is not a paid ranking. It exists so you can shortlist quickly and spend your energy on the two or three places worth a real visit.
Pick your city below to compare pricing ranges, availability, and reviews side by side, then call the homes directly or talk it through with an advisor, free and with no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How much do retirement homes cost in Canada?
Retirement homes are mostly private-pay, and the monthly cost depends on the city, the suite size, and the care added on top of rent. Compare the real pricing ranges on each city page below, and always ask for an itemized fee schedule.
What is the difference between a retirement home and long-term care?
Retirement homes are private-pay housing for fairly independent seniors who want support on hand. Long-term care is publicly funded, government-regulated nursing care for people with heavy daily needs, accessed through your province, usually with a waitlist.
Do retirement homes add care as needs change?
Most do, in levels. Many residents move in independent and add personal care, medication management, or memory support over time. Ask each home what it can handle and what would trigger a move, so one move does not become two.
How do I check availability and book a tour?
Choose your city below, compare homes by Confidence Score and reviews, then call the ones you like to check current openings and book a visit. An advisor can also gather options for you, free.