Hamilton has 62 retirement homes on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.2 stars across 1,896 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Deerview Crossing Retirement Residence, Caroline Place Retirement Residence and Chartwell Georgian Retirement Residence.
Retirement homes suit mostly independent seniors who want meals, housekeeping, and a social calendar, with optional care that can grow as needs change.
Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real resident 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 August 2026.
62
retirement homes compared
4.2★
average Google rating
$2,000–$8,128
typical cost per month
28
rated 4.5 stars or higher
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118 Market St, Hamilton, ON L8R 3P9, Canada
Starting at
$3,380–$3,380/mo
4Good confidence
5.0(24 reviews)
“My wife has been a resident there since July 2024. I did love everything about the staff professional, support and Baycrest care she received... Her dementia...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
A retirement community located in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, offering independent and supported retirement… Read more
460 Rymal Rd W, Hamilton, ON L9B 0B2, Canada
Starting at
$5,621–$5,621/mo
4Good confidence
4.7(78 reviews)
“We've been working with Chartwell for several years now and I have to say, the staff is extremely friendly and on top of maintaining the building! We handle...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Memory Care
A retirement residence in Hamilton's Mountain West neighbourhood offering independent living and memory care services.… Read more
255 Governors Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 3K4, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
Starting at
From $3,507/mo
4Good confidence
4.8(48 reviews)
“Went for a tour of the Georgian Retirement Residence with my mom yesterday. We were greeted with friendly staff . After our tour of the grounds, Sandy our tour...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
An independent living retirement residence in Dundas, Ontario, featuring studio and one-bedroom suites with optional care… Read more
20 Sunibel Dr, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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83 Centennial Pkwy S, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 0B7, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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4Good confidence
4.6(43 reviews)
“I would love to share photos, but I prefer to keep the residents’ faces private. I do want to take a moment to compliment the staff at Grandview. Mom has been...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A retirement community in Stoney Creek, Ontario, offering independent and assisted living options with spacious suites… Read more
449 Sanatorium Rd, Hamilton, ON L9C 2A7, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.7(29 reviews)
“My Mom has been a resident of Idlewyld Manor for over 3 years & I have only good things to say about this long term care facility. The staff are friendly,...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Palliative Care
A not-for-profit long-term care residence with 192 beds located on the west mountain in Hamilton. The facility offers… Read more
339 ON-8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1E7, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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1248 Mohawk Rd, West Mountain, ON L9K 1P5, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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80 Queen St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 3P6, Canada
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Good confidence
4.7(25 reviews)
“My father has been here for two years and is bedridden. The facility is very clean and the staff is very attentive to the patients. I am very pleased that we...”
Provides: Long Term Care, Retirement Home
Term Care Residence is an established community in downtown Hamilton offering 24-hour nursing care and assistance with daily… Read more
536 Upper Paradise Rd, Hamilton, ON L9C 5E3, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.7(23 reviews)
“My parents resided at Regina Gardens for 2 and 7 years. Throughout their time there, the nurses, PSW's, and support staff consistently demenstrated exceptional...”
Provides: Long Term Care, Retirement Home
Term Care Residence is an established AgeCare community in Hamilton offering 24-hour care and assistance for seniors with complex… Read more
1041 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9B 1J5, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.7(26 reviews)
“We are lucky that our mother lives at Ressam. Our mother's health declined during the last six month and the team has adapted to help her. The team at Ressam...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Memory Care
A state-of-the-art memory care community in Hamilton, Ontario, designed to meet the needs of residents living with dementia and… Read more
125 Redfern Ave, Hamilton, ON L9C 7W9, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.6(123 reviews)
“One of its kind with all facilities and a lot of staff to serve. Neat and clean environment”
Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care, Palliative Care
A not-for-profit, 221-bed long-term care residence located on the west mountain in Hamilton. The facility… Read more
1360 Upper Sherman Ave, Hamilton, ON L8W 3Z6, Canada
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4Good confidence
4.7(134 reviews)
“Rushdale is the place to be. This retirement home is one of the best. When I first entered this home I already felt the warm welcome. When I moved in i...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living
An independent senior living community in Hamilton, Ontario offering all-inclusive retirement living with chef-prepared… Read more
530 Upper Paradise Rd, Hamilton, ON L9C 7W2, Canada
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2Good confidence
4.7(34 reviews)
“I manage the Pet Visiting Program at the HBSPCA and our visits to Villa Italia are truly incredible. We are so grateful for Melissa and Isabella for...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Respite Care
A retirement residence in Hamilton offering elegant accommodations, meals, social activities, and personalized nursing care for… Read more
41 South St W, Dundas, ON L9H 4C4, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
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4Good confidence
4.5(60 reviews)
“Title: A Wonderful, Caring Home for My Grandmother Rating: ★★★★★ Our family is so grateful for Wentworth Lodge. My grandmother has been a resident here for...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care
A long-term care facility owned and operated by the City of Hamilton, located in Dundas, Ontario. It has 160 beds in private,… Read more
1620 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9B 2W3, Canada
Starting at
$5,104–$8,128/mo
4Developing confidence
4.3(61 reviews)
“I, Joanne Ogilvie, visited my mother at the Village this morning. My mother is in LTC, but we have the freedom to take her into the Retirement area and in the...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A senior living community in Hamilton offering a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Retirement… Read more
8 Shoreview Pl, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 0J6, Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
Starting at
$4,295–$6,695/mo
4Developing confidence
4.3(61 reviews)
“We were very impressed with the facilities at the Stoney Creek location. Our visit started with Amber taking us on a tour of the various studios, and...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
Stoney Creek is a retirement home in Stoney Creek, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a lakefront… Read more
330 Dundurn St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4L6, Canada
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4Developing confidence
4.8(16 reviews)
“My father was a resident at Aberdeen Gardens Retirement Residence for over two years, and it was the perfect choice. This is a very warm and caring home. It is...”
Provides: Retirement Home
A LEV Senior Living community located in Hamilton, Ontario, established in 2000. It offers independent… Read more
1500 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8K 1E1, Canada
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4Developing confidence
3.9(84 reviews)
“Abington Court provides exceptional care in a cozy, home-like setting. The team takes the time to understand each resident’s needs, offering personalized...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care
A retirement residence in Hamilton, Ontario offering independent senior living with assisted living and memory care programs. Read more
1217 Old Mohawk Rd, Hamilton, ON L9K 1P6, Canada
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2Developing confidence
4.3(22 reviews)
“I highly recommend Willowgrove. Every staff member is dedicated, caring, attentive, cheerful, and encouraging. The recreation programs are stimulating and...”
Provides: Retirement Home, Long Term Care
A long-term care facility located in Ancaster, Ontario, offering 24-hour nursing care and support with daily living activities… Read more
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
1,896
Google reviews
Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 60 communities, never written by us.
100-point
SCP Confidence Score
Our own 13-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 60 retirement homes.
How the 62 Hamilton retirement homes fall across our trust tiers.
Among the 6 Hamilton retirement homes that publish a starting rate, costs run from $2,000 to $8,128 per month. Most communities share full pricing on request, 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 what senior living really costs in canada.
Ontario retirement homes are private-pay for the most part; provincial and federal income-tested supports such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help offset living costs, but there is no direct government subsidy for retirement home fees. Families who anticipate needing publicly funded care in the future can contact Ontario Health atHome to learn about long-term care planning alongside their retirement home search.
A 4.2 star average across 1,896 Google reviews of 60 retirement homes. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Amazing Christmas lights and show here. A must visit during Christmas.”
“Rushdale is the place to be. This retirement home is one of the best. When I first entered this home I already felt the warm welcome. When I moved in i immediately called this place home. I no longer have to cook or clean! Yay! The...”
“One of its kind with all facilities and a lot of staff to serve. Neat and clean environment”
“What a lovely place and lovely staff so helpful so accommodating they are so good to my aunt we are so happy that she’s in this place. They take good care of her.”
“Abington Court provides exceptional care in a cozy, home-like setting. The team takes the time to understand each resident’s needs, offering personalized attention that really stands out. The activities are fun and meaningful, and the food...”
“We've been working with Chartwell for several years now and I have to say, the staff is extremely friendly and on top of maintaining the building! We handle the flooring installs within the building and the staff makes a notable effort to...”
What Hamilton 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 37 communities that publish amenities.
Share of the 35 communities that publish services.
Share of the 32 communities that list suite types.
Hamilton's retirement home landscape reflects the city's own neighbourhoods, from the established West Mountain and Ancaster areas, where several communities sit close to amenities and green space, to options on the lower city near the downtown core that suit families wanting easy access by public transit. If your parent values proximity to a major medical centre, look for homes within reach of Hamilton Health Sciences or St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, both of which anchor the region's seniors' care network and offer reassurance when specialist appointments or urgent care arise.
Start by understanding what level of day-to-day support your parent genuinely needs right now, and what they may need within the next year or two. Ontario retirement homes are licensed and regulated by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), which means every home must meet provincially set standards for safety, care services, and residents' rights. You can look up any home's licence status and inspection history on the RHRA's public registry before you ever book a tour. This is one of the most useful steps Hamilton families can take early in the search.
Waitlists in Hamilton vary considerably by neighbourhood, building type, and suite style. Some communities have suites available relatively quickly; others, particularly those with strong reputations in desirable parts of the Mountain or west end, may ask you to get on a list well in advance. It's worth identifying two or three homes you genuinely like and expressing interest in all of them at once, rather than waiting to hear back from your first choice before contacting others. Availability can shift quickly, especially for specific suite sizes.
As you compare options, think beyond monthly rates, consider what's included in the base fee versus what's billed separately, how the home handles changes in care needs over time, and whether the social and dining environment feels right for your parent's personality. If hands-on personal care is already a priority, it's also worth exploring Hamilton's Assisted Living options, which offer a higher level of daily support, or Home Care services if your parent isn't ready to move at all. Choosing the right setting is rarely a one-visit decision; taking your time, asking detailed questions, and trusting your instincts about the culture of a community are all part of getting it right.
Hamilton offers affordable senior living and a growing network of retirement and assisted living communities close to the Niagara escarpment.
Ontario retirement homes are private-pay for the most part; provincial and federal income-tested supports such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help offset living costs, but there is no direct government subsidy for retirement home fees. Families who anticipate needing publicly funded care in the future can contact Ontario Health atHome to learn about long-term care planning alongside their retirement home search.
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