Northern Ontario Retirement Homes & Communities

Find some of the best retirement communities in Northern Ontario

The types of retirement communities in northern Ontario include active adult living, independent living, assisted living and long-term care communities. A wide variety of home care options also allow seniors to remain in their homes while receiving the care and assistance they need.

Retirement communities in Northern Ontario


Communities listed below are outside of Huntsville,North Bay

Winchester Glen Retirement Community  

2501 Thoroughbred Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L1L 0P8

Your home at Winchester Glen will offer an active, independent lifestyle in a senior-friendly community. You will enjoy a private suite with amazing amenities, convenient services & daily activities at your doorstep!

Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Edgewood Suites  

270 Hagan Street East, Dundalk, Ontario, N0C 1B0

Welcome to Edgewood Suites in Dundalk Ontario. This brand new community featuring quality rental units, superior amenities and small town charm is open now and available for immediate occupancy.

Lifestyle Options: Active Living

Aspira Bolton Mills Retirement Living   

100 Morra Avenue, Bolton, Ontario, L7E4K5

A short drive from the Nashville Conservation Reserve and surrounded by golf courses, Aspira Bolton Mills is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Sagecare 147 Elder Street  

147 Elder Street, North York, Ontario, M3H5G9

Enlightened dementia care touches more than memory. 147 Elder St. is a place that provides opportunities for the joy and meaning still ahead when wellbeing can no longer be realized at home.

Lifestyle Options: Memory Care

McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles  

2881 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1J 0A2

McCowan Retirement Residence is a vibrant and family oriented retirement home located in Scarborough. With team members who have been here since we opened in 2004, you can expect a warm welcome and a feeling of home.

Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Greenview Seniors Residence - Metta Lifestyles  

880 Lawrence Ave E, North York, Ontario, M3C1P6

At Greenview Residence, we offer a complete range of care services in a welcoming environment. Whether it's our compassionate staff, fresh homemade meals, or exciting and engaging activities, you will truly feel at home.

Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Two Neptune Drive - Reuben Cipin Healthy Living Community  

2 Neptune Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M6A3E6

2 Neptune Dr. is a unique residential community designed for active adults 65+ who enjoy being part of a large, close-knit community and taking part in various fitness and social programs. Move-in incentives available!

Lifestyle Options: Active Living

Baycrest Terraces  

55 Ameer Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6A 2Z1

We are Toronto's Finest Kosher Retirement Residence. Located on the Baycrest campus in the heart of North York's Jewish community. Baycrest Terraces, "Where Life Thrives". Call us today for more information.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Dunfield Retirement Residence  

77 Dunfield Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2H3

The Dunfield Retirement Residence has established a new standard in senior retirement living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with 177 spacious apartments. Where people come to LIVE!

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Briton House  

720 Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, M4S 2N7

Family-owned and operated, the Briton House is dedicated to the highest standards of service. Offering a full continuum of care, a variety of amenities and suites, home-cooked meals, and a 15,000 sq. ft. indoor garden.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Queens Estate Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles  

265 Queens Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M6L 3C6

At Queens Estate, we offer a complete range of care services in a welcoming environment. Whether it's our compassionate staff, fresh homemade meals, or exciting and engaging activities, you will truly feel at home.

Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Belmont House  

55 Belmont Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1R1

A superb retirement home nestled in Toronto proper, featuring a variety of apartments and suites, along with a fitness room for active seniors, an on-site convenience store and more.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

The Sumach by Chartwell  

146 Sumach Street, Toront, Ontario, M5A 0P7

A new concept of retirement living. A beautiful retirement residence featuring spacious apartments with flexible, à la carte services and casual amenities. Located in the vibrant heart of Downtown East Toronto.

Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living

Tapestry at Village Gate West  

15 Summerland Terrace, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9A 0B5

Tapestry at Village Gate West is an active aging community that offers residents unlimited opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle and improve their physical, mental and social well-being

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living

The Village of Erin Meadows  

2930 Erin Centre Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7M4

Mississauga's unique continuum of care featuring a vibrant Main Street with Independent Living Suites, Retirement Apartments, Full Service Suites, Assisted Care, Memory Care and Long Term Care.

Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Sifton - Erinview  

2630 Fifth Line west, Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 0A8

Located in the heart of Mississauga, Erinview offers an atmosphere of worry-free, comfortable living with personalized support in the presence of good friends.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living

Livita Barrington Retirement Residence  

450 Yonge Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4E2

Nestled in a picturesque garden, Livita Barrington offers charming cottage living with amenities moments away. Our dedicated team know each unique resident, and provide a personalized approach that feels like home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Westmount on William Retirement Residence  

599 William Ave., Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5W3

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Sudbury seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Southwind Retirement Residence  

1645 Paris St., Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 6L5

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Sudbury seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Meadowbrook Retirement Community  

18 Jacobson Drive, Lively, Ontario, P3Y 1P7

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Lively seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Pembroke Heritage Retirement Residence  

1111 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 8P6

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Pembroke seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Pinewood Retirement Residence  

1022 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 8A7

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Pembroke seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Georgian Traditions Retirement Residence  

57 Trott Blvd., Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 0A3

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Collingwood seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Memory Care

Chartwell Whispering Pines Retirement Residence  

140 Letitia Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 1P5

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Barrie seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Residence  

450 Albert Street, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 4K4

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Renfrew seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

Chartwell Jackson Creek Retirement Residence  

481 Reid St., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 7R9

A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Peterborough seniors housing community you're proud to call home.

Lifestyle Options: Independent Living

The largest retirement communities in Northern Ontario include:

  • Sudbury
  • Thunder Bay
  • Sault Ste.Marie
  • North Bay
  • Timmins

Home care agencies and retirement communities have customizable options that address the specific needs of residents. For this reason, it’s important to understand the extent of your own needs and the type of care and services you are looking for when conducting your search.  Understanding your needs is the first step in finding the right retirement fit in Northern Ontario.

Once you know your own needs and what you are looking for the next step is to start searching for the right retirement community (or home care service). You'll want to call ahead and find some communities in your area that are within your budget and then arrange some tours.

Did you know that many retirement communities offer stay-cations? These overnight visits allow you to stay for a few days to get the true feel of the community before you decide if it's the right fit for you.

Starting to tour retirement residences? Download our free Ultimate Retirement Tour Checklist to ensure you're asking the right questions and gathering the information you need to make the best decision about the right retirement community for you.


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