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, ON80 providers
London, ON29 providers
Toronto, ON51 providers
Kitchener, ON19 providers
Mississauga, ON21 providers
Brampton, ON8 providersHamilton, ON34 providers
Kingston, ON11 providers
All 86 cities
- Oakville, ON
- Windsor, ON
- Waterloo, ON
- Burlington, ON
- Pickering, ON
- Oshawa, ON
- Scarborough, ON
- Etobicoke, ON
- Whitby, ON
- Brantford, ON
- Barrie, ON
- Niagara, ON
- Cambridge, ON
- Orillia, ON
- Guelph, ON
- Sudbury, ON
- Orléans, ON
- Belleville, ON
- Aurora, ON
- Milton, ON
- Peterborough, ON
- Newmarket, ON
- St. Catharines, ON
- Vaughan, ON
- Ajax, ON
- Niagara Falls, ON
- North York, ON
- Markham, ON
- North Bay, ON
- Richmond Hill, ON
- Kanata, ON
- Barrhaven, ON
- Nepean, ON
- Cornwall, ON
- Welland, ON
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
- Stratford, ON
- Tillsonburg, ON
- Collingwood, ON
- LaSalle, ON
- Grimsby, ON
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- Sarnia, ON
- Brockville, ON
- Cobourg, ON
- Caledon, ON
- Clarington, ON
- Calgary, AB
- Vancouver, BC
- Edmonton, AB
- Victoria, BC
- Saskatoon, SK
- Winnipeg, MB
- Richmond, BC
- Kelowna, BC
- Regina, SK
- Surrey, BC
- Montreal, QC
- Halifax, NS
- Sherbrooke, QC
- Terrebonne, QC
- Dartmouth, NS
- Nanaimo, BC
- Granby, QC
- Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
- Mascouche, QC
- North Vancouver, BC
- West Vancouver, BC
- Lévis, QC
- Québec, QC
- Trois-Rivières, QC
- Bedford, NS
- White Rock, BC
- Saint-Jérôme, QC
- Sherwood Park, AB
- Châteauguay, QC
- Westmount, QC
Sound familiar?
Maybe the house has become too much, or your parent has been lonely since losing a spouse. Either way, the conversation about moving has started.
- Where you are nowA parent who's safe enough today but more isolated, or struggling with stairs, meals and upkeep.
- What's wearing you downWeekend visits to check on things, and a parent who keeps saying they're fine.
- What you've triedPicking up brochures and touring the nearest homes, without a fair way to tell which ones are well run.
- What you're afraid ofChoosing a place your parent dislikes, fees that climb after move-in, or feeling you pushed them out of their home.
- Three homes worth touring, with real monthly prices and what's included
- A move your parent had a say in, and feels good about
- Fewer worries about meals, falls and loneliness, for both of you
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.
How do we rank retirement homes?
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 private-pay, typically about $2,500 to $7,000 a month for the suite in 2026, with care added on top. The cost depends on the city, the suite size, and the care your parent needs. Compare real pricing 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.