6
retirement homes compared
4.6★
average Google rating
2
rated 4.5 stars or higher
214
verified resident reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 6 retirement homes in Richmond Hill. 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 4.6 on average across 214 Google reviews
Richmond Hill, ON12925 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0T7Licensed by RHRA
4.9(82 reviews)
A retirement home in Richmond Hill, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with flexible…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill, ON70 Bernard Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0W7Licensed by RHRA
4.9(28 reviews)
A retirement home in Richmond Hill, Ontario offering personalized care, chef-prepared meals, and extensive…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill, ON11211 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 0E9Licensed by RHRA
4.2(16 reviews)
A 92-suite retirement home on Yonge Street in Richmond Hill. It offers help with daily care, meals and medication.
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
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Richmond Hill, ON980 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M4Licensed by RHRA
4.4(29 reviews)
An assisted living and independent living retirement community in Richmond Hill offering personalized care and memory care…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill, ON80 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0L3Licensed by RHRA
4.4(43 reviews)
A retirement community in Richmond Hill offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill, ON1000 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M4
4.3(16 reviews)
A one-storey retirement community in Richmond Hill offering independent and assisted living services. The community provides…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
These aren't in Richmond Hill, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Vaughan · 5 km from Richmond Hill
Vaughan, ON10500 Dufferin St, Vaughan, ON L6A 4R1Licensed by RHRA
4.1(49 reviews)
A retirement home in Vaughan, Ontario, offering independent living and assisted living options with comprehensive care and…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Vaughan · 6 km from Richmond Hill
Vaughan, ON9700 Bathurst St, Maple, ON L6A 4V2Licensed by RHRA
4.7(30 reviews)
A retirement home in Vaughan, Ontario, offering independent and assisted living suites with resort-style amenities including…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Vaughan · 6 km from Richmond Hill
Vaughan, ON600 Valley Vista Dr, Maple, ON L6A 4H2Licensed by RHRA
4.6(46 reviews)
An independent living retirement home in Vaughan rooted in Italian family tradition, offering supportive care services and…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Aurora · 8 km from Richmond Hill
Aurora, ON25 Butternut Ridge Trl, Aurora, ON L4G 3Z3Licensed by RHRA
4.5(43 reviews)
A retirement home in Aurora, Ontario, offering three distinct lifestyle options: apartment living, independent living, and…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
The 6 highest-rated retirement homes in Richmond Hill on our SCP Confidence Score, as of October 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
Senior Care Path tracks 6 retirement homes in Richmond Hill, updated October 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $3,050–$7,195 per month range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.6/5 across 214 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
5 of the 6 communities we list in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill tend to cluster along the Yonge Street corridor and near Bayview and Major Mackenzie, close to shops, parks, and Mackenzie Health's Richmond Hill hospital. Options run from quiet residential streets to livelier stretches with transit and services at the door, so most families can find a setting that feels like home. In Richmond Hill, retirement homes are also called retirement residences or senior homes.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Start with the level of care your parent actually needs today, then leave a little room for what may come next. Retirement homes in Richmond Hill suit seniors who are largely independent but want meals, housekeeping, social life, and help on hand. If needs are mainly around bathing, dressing, or medications, look at assisted living; if memory loss is the driving concern, memory care is the safer fit. When care needs are still light and your parent is settled at home, our advisors often suggest starting with home care and revisiting a move later. The trade-off is that home care can feel isolating for someone who'd thrive around others.
Every retirement home here is licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), so ask to see the residence's standing and its most recent inspection. This is private-pay care, so read what the base rate includes and what's billed as an add-on when care needs rise.
Location matters more than families expect. Homes along Yonge Street put transit, pharmacies, and restaurants within easy reach, which helps parents who still like to get out and visitors who rely on nearby bus routes. Being close to Mackenzie Health's Richmond Hill hospital is reassuring if your parent has ongoing medical needs. Quieter options near Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox trade bustle for green space and calm.
Availability shifts through the year, and the home you love may have a wait for a particular suite size. Our advice: tour two or three that fit your budget and care level, then keep a second choice warm rather than holding out for one room. Prioritize care level and location first, budget second, and the building's finishes last. A warm, well-run home in the right neighbourhood beats a fancier one across town that your family rarely reaches.
A 4.6 star average across 214 Google reviews of 6 retirement homes. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Up until her passing my mom really enjoyed her time at Oak Ridges. All of the staff are very attentive and so friendly and easy to deal with. The facility itself is clean and the food is good. The most important thing to me was that having...”
“The staff at Delmanor Elgin mills have helped us to deal with the loss of my parents through dementia and the subsequent loss of my mother. They are so kind and loving and have always supported my parents and our family. They really know...”
“My Uncle stayed at Brookside Court for 10 months - during this time, he enjoyed his living quarters, his meals, the care from friendly and compassionate staff. Everything was good! - he had stayed healthy all through the Winter and Summer...”
“Wonderful retirement residence in Richmond Hill. Just off Yonge Street. Close to shopping and restaurants. Super convenient to public transit. Comfortable independent living studios, 1 Bedroom or 2 Bedroom. Loved the food and the genuinely...”
“My father was at Hilltop Place over the past two plus years before he moved to an LTC. Hilltop is a nice, clean and welcoming facility for seniors who need assisted living. All the staff were very kind and helpful. They always made sure my...”
“Just found out this place for a relative who may needs help before her grandma gets into long term care home.”
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Few Richmond Hill retirement homes publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $3,050–$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?.
In Ontario, retirement homes are private-pay, so families cover the monthly rate directly. Income-tested supports like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can ease the household budget, while publicly funded long-term care and home and community care are arranged separately through Ontario Health atHome.
What Richmond Hill 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.
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Too few retirement homes in Richmond Hill publish a rate to give a city figure, but across Ontario published starting rates run roughly $3,050 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, Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill on our directory.
A retirement home is a residence with meals, housekeeping, social life, and care on site. Home care brings support to your parent's own home through Ontario Health atHome or private agencies. Homes suit those wanting community and daily help; home care suits those settled at home with lighter needs.
Contact the homes directly through their listings to book a tour and ask about current openings by suite size. Availability changes often, so we suggest visiting two or three that fit your budget and care level and keeping a second choice in mind.
Options cluster along the Yonge Street corridor and near Bayview and Major Mackenzie, close to shops and Mackenzie Health's Richmond Hill hospital. Quieter choices sit near Oak Ridges and Lake Wilcox, trading busy streets for parks and calm.
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