4
retirement homes compared
4.5★
average Google rating
2
rated 4.5 stars or higher
180
verified resident reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 4 retirement homes in Clarington. They're ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, and no listing can pay for its place. See the top 10
Rated 4.5 on average across 180 Google reviews
Clarington, ON26 Elgin St, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3C8Licensed by RHRA
5.0(36 reviews)
A boutique independent living retirement community located in Old Bowmanville, Ontario, offering 52 studios and…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Clarington, ON65 Clarington Blvd, Clarington, ON L1C 0A1Licensed by RHRA
4.5(32 reviews)
A retirement home option in Clarington, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Clarington, ON105 Queen St, Bowmanville, ON L1C 0T3Licensed by RHRA
4.4(69 reviews)
A modern, pet-friendly retirement home in Clarington, set in historic downtown Bowmanville and offering independent…
From $4,876/mo
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Clarington, ON1460 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, ON L1E 3C4Licensed by RHRA
4.3(43 reviews)
A retirement home in Courtice, Clarington, offering independent living, independent supportive living, assisted living and…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
These aren't in Clarington, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Oshawa · 7 km from Clarington
Oshawa, ON1255 Bloor St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 0B3Licensed by RHRA
4.0(25 reviews)
A retirement home in Oshawa, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care, with scenic views…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Oshawa · 9 km from Clarington
Oshawa, ON649 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 8P9Licensed by RHRA
4.7(26 reviews)
A retirement community in Oshawa offering independent living, assisted living, and memory support services with newly renovated…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Oshawa · 10 km from Clarington
Oshawa, ON1335 Benson St, Oshawa, ON L1K 0W6Licensed by RHRA
4.5(69 reviews)
A LEV Senior Living retirement community in Oshawa, Ontario, serving seniors since 2015 with award-winning retirement living.
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Oshawa · 11 km from Clarington
Oshawa, ON1224 Coldstream Dr, Oshawa, ON L1K 1A3Licensed by RHRA
4.4(28 reviews)
A lively retirement home in Oshawa, Ontario offering independent and assisted living options with engaging activities, meals,…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Oshawa · 11 km from Clarington
Oshawa, ON259 Hillcroft St, Oshawa, ON L1G 8E4Licensed by RHRA
4.8(64 reviews)
A senior retirement residence in Oshawa, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care with a variety…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Oshawa · 11 km from Clarington
Oshawa, ON60 Bond St E, Oshawa, ON L1G 8C9Licensed by RHRA
3.7(23 reviews)
Located in Oshawa and provides assisted living and respite care for seniors in a warm, friendly…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Senior Care Path tracks 4 retirement homes in Clarington, 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 180 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
4 of the 4 communities we list in Clarington hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked October 2026.
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?.
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Step 1 of 5Retirement homes in Clarington are spread across the municipality's connected communities, with most options clustering in Bowmanville and Courtice where shops, clinics, and green space are close at hand. Families like the small-town feel paired with easy reach to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and the 401 corridor, so visiting a parent stays simple no matter where you live in Durham Region. In Clarington, retirement homes are also called retirement residences or senior homes.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Start with care level, not the building. Retirement homes in Clarington suit parents who are largely independent but want meals, housekeeping, social life, and staff on-site if something changes. If your parent needs frequent hands-on help or has advancing memory loss, look at Assisted Living or Memory Care instead. If they're fully independent and mainly want to shed home maintenance, Independent Living may fit better and cost less. In our experience, the honest question is whether the daily support on offer matches the support your parent actually uses, not the support they used a year ago.
Every retirement home here is licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), so you can confirm a residence's standing before you tour. That's a useful baseline, but it won't tell you about the mood at dinner or how staff speak to residents. Visit at different times, ideally once around a meal, and bring your parent to at least one shortlisted home.
Geographically, Bowmanville tends to hold the most choice, with Courtice a strong second for families who want proximity to Oshawa amenities and the 401. Newcastle and the more rural north offer quieter settings but fewer buildings, so plan for a shorter list there. Nearness to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville matters if appointments are frequent, and homes near town centres put nearby bus routes and pharmacies within easy reach.
Our default advice for Clarington: pick location and care fit first, then compare cost, because a home your family can visit often does more good than a slightly cheaper one across the region. Availability shifts through the year, and the best-fit suites can move quickly, so tour early and ask each home how they handle waitlists and deposits. The trade-off of prioritizing fit over price is that you may pay a little more or wait a little longer, and for most families that patience pays off.
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Few Clarington 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, see our guide: How much does a retirement home cost in Ontario?
In Ontario, retirement homes are mostly private-pay, so families cover monthly fees themselves. Publicly funded, income-tested care applies to long-term care, arranged through Ontario Health atHome; federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can support monthly income but don't pay retirement home fees directly.
Too few retirement homes in Clarington 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, Clarington 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 Clarington on our directory.
Retirement homes suit largely independent seniors who want meals, social life, and light support. Memory care is a secured setting with specialized staffing for dementia, including wandering safety and structured routines. If memory loss is advancing, look at our Clarington Memory Care listings instead.
Use the listings on this page to shortlist homes in Bowmanville, Courtice, or Newcastle, then call each residence directly to book a tour and ask about current suite availability. Visit around a meal and bring your parent to your top choices.
Bowmanville generally offers the widest choice, with Courtice close behind and handy to the 401 and Oshawa amenities. Newcastle and rural north Clarington are quieter with fewer buildings, so expect a shorter shortlist there.
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