Senior Care Path tracks 8 retirement homes in Belleville, updated October 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $2,990–$7,195 per month range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.5/5 across 226 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does a retirement home cost in Ontario?.
Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest communities in Belleville right now are Prima Living Bayview Retirement Residence, The Richmond Retirement Residence and Arabella Retirement Living.
Most retirement homes in Belleville sit close to the downtown core and along the Bay of Quinte, with quieter options set back in the residential streets north of the 401. Many are a short drive from Belleville General Hospital, which matters when a parent has regular appointments or you want reassurance that help is nearby. It's a walkable, mid-sized community, and that keeps families close. In Belleville, retirement homes are also called retirement residences or senior homes.
Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated October 2026.
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By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
The 8 highest-rated retirement homes in Belleville on our SCP Confidence Score, as of October 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card below. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
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Belleville, ON435 Dundas St W, Belleville, ON K8P 1B6Licensed by RHRA
From$4,532–$6,837/mo
4.8(49 reviews)
A traditional retirement residence in Belleville offering independent senior living with waterfront views along the Bay of…
From$4,532–$6,837/mo
Belleville, ON175 N Front St, Belleville, ON K8P 4Y8Licensed by RHRA
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
4.6(52 reviews)
Located in Belleville, Ontario and offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite stays…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville, ON24 Dundas St W, Belleville, ON K8P 0H1Licensed by RHRA
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
4.4(53 reviews)
A locally-owned independent retirement residence in downtown Belleville, Ontario, overlooking the Bay of Quinte.
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville, ON38 Everett St, Belleville, ON K8P 3K2Licensed by RHRA
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
4.2(34 reviews)
A retirement home in Belleville, Ontario, operating since 2007. It offers independent living, assisted living, respite care, and…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville, ON30 College St W, Belleville, ON K8P 0A9Licensed by RHRA
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
3.3(24 reviews)
A retirement residence in Belleville offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care with 24/7 emergency…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville, ON85 Bridge St E, Belleville, ON K8N 1L9Licensed by RHRA
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
4.5(11 reviews)
Located in Belleville's prestigious East Hill district and offers independent living, assisted living,…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville, ON132 Avonlough Rd, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2Licensed by RHRA
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
5.0(2 reviews)
A retirement home in Belleville, Ontario offering independent and assisted living with fully furnished units and…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville, ON370 Front St, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z8
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
5.0(1 review)
An independent living retirement residence in downtown Belleville, Ontario, offering self-contained apartments with full…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Belleville sits at a comfortable mid-point between Toronto and Ottawa, and that geography shapes the retirement home market here. You'll find options spread across the older downtown core, the west end near the Quinte Mall corridor, and quieter residential pockets closer to the Bay of Quinte waterfront. Most homes are within a reasonable drive of Quinte Health's Belleville General Hospital campus, which matters a great deal if your parent has ongoing specialist appointments or may need hospital care on short notice. Public transit serves the main corridors, but a good number of residents and families rely on personal vehicles or medical transport for appointments, so location relative to your parent's regular routines is worth putting at the top of your checklist.
Ontario retirement homes are licensed and inspected by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Before you shortlist any home, search the RHRA's public registry to confirm the licence is in good standing and to read any inspection reports. This is a five-minute step that families sometimes skip and later wish they hadn't. Retirement homes in Ontario are largely private-pay, meaning monthly rates vary by suite size, care package, and the services bundled in. Comparing costs across our listings is a good starting point, but calling each home directly is the only way to understand exactly what is and isn't included in the quoted rate.
In our experience, Belleville's retirement home market is smaller and more relationship-driven than you'd find in a larger city. That can work in your favour: staff turnover tends to be more visible, and it's easier to get a read on a home's culture after just one or two visits. It also means availability can tighten quickly, particularly for suites with higher levels of personal care. If your parent is independent now but likely to need more support within a year or two, look at homes that offer a care continuum or have a sister assisted living option on site or nearby. That kind of planning saves a disruptive second move.
Our honest advice: prioritize care capacity and staff consistency over amenities or a beautiful lobby. A dining room with water views is lovely, but whether the home can retain personal support workers and adjust care as needs change is what will determine quality of life over the long term. Tour at least two or three homes, visit at a mealtime if you can, and bring a short list of questions about how care plans are updated and what the escalation process looks like if your parent's needs increase.
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
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Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?
Google star ratings across 8 retirement homes.
How the 8 Belleville retirement homes fall across our trust tiers.
Few Belleville retirement homes publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $2,990–$7,195 per month range. Call any community below for a current, itemised quote, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.
Most retirement homes in Ontario are private-pay, funded from a blend of pensions, retirement savings, and home equity. Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement for lower-income seniors. Provincial benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost. For a full breakdown, read our guide on how much does a retirement home cost in ontario?.
Ontario retirement homes are private-pay; there is no provincial subsidy applied directly to monthly fees. Federal income supports such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can offset some costs, and families who also need home or community care services can contact Ontario Health atHome to explore what publicly funded supports may run alongside a retirement home placement.
A 4.5 star average across 226 Google reviews of 8 retirement homes. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“My best friend has been at Arabella for almost 2 years. she is very social and Arabella ended up being the PERFECT home for her. The care is personal. All the PSW’s show her kindness and are always there for her. The manager, Josh, is...”
“My stay at The Richmond respite room was excellent. The food was delicious. The staff was wonderful and very helpful. It made getting over an operation very easy.”
“I stayed here for a week following surgery and needed 24/7 for a week. What a great experience. The suite was perfect for my needs and had all of the amenities I required. Three meals a day of good, healthy choices were great. The staff is...”
“I want to thank Michael for giving me so much information and education on the Canadian Health Care System! I live in the states and want to make sure my MIL is safe and comfortable. I was given so much good info not just pertaining to...”
“We were really struggling to find my mom supports. We were in Full blown crisis at the time and Quinte Gardens staff were very accommodating and understanding of the situation we were in. They acted in a quick manner to get my mom the...”
“Caring staff who show lots of compassion and makes you feel right at home. From Management to the Nursing staff, this place is the right place to call home in your retirement years”
What Belleville communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes. A good way to see what is standard locally and what is a genuine differentiator.
Share of the 8 communities that publish amenities.
Share of the 7 communities that publish services.
Share of the 8 communities that list suite types.
Too few retirement homes in Belleville publish a rate to give a city figure, but across Ontario published starting rates run roughly $2,990 to $7,195 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed. Ask each community for an all-in quote.
In our directory, Ontario retirement homes start at a median of about $3,999 a month before care, with the middle half between $3,370 and $4,532 (September 2026). Once personal care is added, most families pay about $3,000 to $8,000 a month all in, and full-service or luxury homes in Toronto and Ottawa can run higher.
No. Retirement homes in Ontario are private-pay, and the province does not pay the rent. Ontario funds long-term care homes instead, where residents pay a regulated accommodation fee. Ontario Health atHome may still provide some care services to a retirement home resident, and pensions such as OAS, GIS and CPP, plus the care portion of fees claimed as a medical expense, can help cover the cost.
Yes. Besides retirement homes, Belleville has independent living communities and 55+ rental apartments for active seniors who don't need daily care. They cost less than a retirement home because care and most meals aren't included. Compare independent living in Belleville on our directory.
Retirement homes are licensed by the RHRA and offer on-site personal care and hospitality services in a regulated setting. Assisted living typically means support services delivered in a less regulated, often apartment-style setting. If your parent needs consistent daily help, a licensed retirement home is usually the safer starting point. See our Belleville Assisted Living listings to compare.
Contact each home directly using the phone number or inquiry form on their listing page. Ask specifically about current suite availability and waitlist timelines. Most Belleville homes welcome drop-in visits, but booking ahead ensures a manager or care coordinator is available to answer your questions properly.
Check the RHRA's public registry at rhra.ca. Every licensed Ontario retirement home must appear there, along with its inspection history. It takes only a few minutes and gives you an objective baseline before you ever set foot in the building.
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