York Retirement Homes & Communities
Enjoy retirement homes north of the GTA
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Retirement homes in Markham, Newmarket, Aurora, Barrie and Richmond Hill offer superb senior care. Our listing focus on luxury retirement communities which offer top-flight amenities and facilities that are more like a five star luxury resort than a "nursing home." See our list of lifestyle homes below, click on the ones nearest you to learn more. These homes serve the east and north part of the GTA.
List of York Region retirement homes
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Aspira Bolton Mills Retirement Living
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
Delmanor Elgin Mills
Award Winning Delmanor Elgin Mills, has proudly served the Richmond Hill community since 2002.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Delmanor Aurora
At Delmanor Aurora enjoy extensive amenities including a saltwater swimming pool, fitness centre, ground floor terrace with fireside seating and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living
VIVA Thornhill Woods
Vaughan's premier all-inclusive rental retirement community! Enjoy bright, spacious suites, modern amenities, delicious dining, and a Team devoted to Making Today Great! for you and your family! Book your tour today!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence
Stouffville Creek is a cozy & comfortable place to call home. Everyone is on a first name basis, and the food is exceptional. A short drive north of Toronto, close to major highways, shops, stores & nature trails.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Meadows of Aurora
The Meadows of Aurora is a Christian Seniors Lifestyle Community that promotes the wellbeing of individuals 65+. Residents experience nature’s green spaces, memorable dining experiences and great times with friends.
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
The Roxborough Retirement Residence
You'll feel warmth as soon as you walk through the door. The Roxborough Retirement Residence is both elegant and cozy with a dedicated and caring staff that go above and beyond for your well-being and happiness.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Richmond Hill Retirement Residence
Richmond Hill Retirement Residence offers full service including meals, housekeeping, active adult, independent and assisted living. Our focus is on maintaining good health, great food, new friends & lots of laughter!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Park Place Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Aurora seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Barton Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Newmarket seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Valley Vista Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Vaughan seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Rouge Valley Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Markham seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Alexander Muir Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Newmarket seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Hollandview Trail Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Aurora seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Communities below are just outside of York Region
Holland Gardens
Located in the heart of a vibrant community, Holland Gardens is the perfect place to live, laugh and enjoy life. An exciting community offering a luxurious resort lifestyle, an ideal place for inspired senior living.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Greenview Seniors Residence - Metta Lifestyles
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
McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles
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
Shepherd Terrace
Shepherd Terrace offers a variety of independent and assisted living suites within the renowned Shepherd Village. With its long history of providing caring service you’ll love the amenities and the excellent services.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Delmanor Northtown
Delmanor Northtown is a full-service boutique retirement residence located in the heart of North York, catering to active and independent seniors.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Canterbury Place Retirement Residence
Canterbury Place offers a variety of suites styles in an elegant condo-like building for active adults & those needing assistance. We offer a unique healthcare program for our residents including palliative care.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Don Mills Retirement Residence
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Scarborough Retirement Residence
Scarborough Retirement Residence offers a variety of suites and apartments, with a library, pharmacy, seniors' centre, shopping, theatre and more nearby.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Delmanor Wynford
A full service 5-star retirement community centrally located in Toronto - features extensive common areas, a rooftop putting green and a variety of other amenities catering to today's active seniors.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Forestview Retirement Residence
Forestview Retirement Residence is North York's newest seniors' residence. We offer Independent Lifestyle and Full Service Assisted Living Accommodations and Services, plus Short Term and Respite Stays.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Four Elms Retirement Residence
Four Elms is an elegant Retirement Residence offering the finest in Senior Living. Choose a suite style that is perfect for you and enjoy an active lifestyle, fine dining and the company of good friends.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
The Elden of Bradford
Voted Bradford's Favourite Retirement Residence 2 years in a row! This beautiful residence is tailored for the “young-at-heart” senior. In fact, we like to think of it as UN-Retirement Living.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Sagecare 147 Elder Street
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
Two Neptune Drive - Reuben Cipin Healthy Living Community
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
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
Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a North York seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Constantia Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Thornhill seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Toronto seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Guildwood Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Scarborough seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Chartwell Pickering City Centre Retirement Residence
A safe and rewarding lifestyle in a Pickering seniors housing community you're proud to call home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living
Home Care companies in Aurora,Bolton,Markham,Newmarket,Nobleton,Richmond Hill,Stouffville,Vaughan and area.
Nurse Next Door Toronto Beaches
Nurse Next Door Toronto Beaches provides compassionate 24 hour personalized senior care services with bonded, registered & licensed Nurses / RPN's, in your home, hospital, rehab, LTC & retirement communities.
Lifestyle Options: Respite care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care, Home Care
Finding excellent senior care in Markham & Area
Cities on the fringe of Toronto and the GTA, like Barrie, Markham, Aurora and Newmarket, offer residents peace and security close to the liveliness of Toronto. At a home here, seniors can live close to their children and grandchildren. These cities also offer a lot of parkland and green space, being part of Ontario's Greenbelt.
Before you begin to look at senior care seriously, consider the value of membership in the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA). Since 1977, the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) has been the voice of Ontario’s retirement communities and remains committed to setting a standard of operational excellence in the sector. In addition, the luxury retirement residences such as the ones listed here are far less likely to have any issues with negligence or related problems. If you look at our list of retirement communities in Barrie, Markham, Newmarket, etc., you will certainly see what we mean.
Be sure to take a look at our advice on finding the right care home. Understand your needs, plan ahead, understand the costs associated and take a close look at all your options including touring the home. We offer more a number of pages dealing much more in depth with how to choose a care home that is right for you.
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