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A retirement village is sure to promote a community environment that balances privacy and security for all its residents. If you are interested in finding a retirement village, you should probably also explore our listings of retirement homes and communities to find the right community near you. (Of course, if you are looking for a great village to retire in, we also provide a list of best small towns in BC and in Ontario.)
IN-DEPTH REPORTSRetirement Villages
FEATURED
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
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Garden Ridge Adult Lifestyle Community
330 Lakeview Drive, Woodstock,
Ontario, N4T 0G9
Welcome to Garden Ridge Active 55+ Lifestyle Community in charming Woodstock! We offer freehold townhome bungalows which are fully finished with luxury features & finishes! Join our friendly & active community!
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
Royal Heights Inc.
30 Adelaide Avenue East, Oshawa,
Ontario, L1G 0B8
Royal Heights is designed with your active & independent lifestyle in mind. Luxury apartments feature en-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances & balconies. On site Fitness room, salt water pool, movie theatre & more!
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
The Meadows of Aurora
440 William Graham Drive, Aurora,
Ontario, L4G 1X5
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
St. Elizabeth Village
1 Yates Gate, Hamilton,
Ontario, L9B 1T8
St. Elizabeth Village is a place where community comes first. The Village is set on an impressive 114-acre natural oasis of parks and ponds. Enjoy a non-stop slate of social activities in a vibrant, active lifestyle.
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
WaterView Estates by Estates of Niagara
518 Queenston St, St. Catharines,
Ontario, L2R 7K6
WaterView Estates & Wellness Suites, offers a luxurious, vibrant Active Living community along the Welland Canal, steps from walk/bike trails, world class amenities and living options designed to create your best life!
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
Types of retirement villages available
Retirement villages are almost always separate from long-term care homes. However, they are likely not distinct from other related kinds of communities, which might include:
- 55-plus or active adult communities where healthy and self-sufficient residents live the early years of their retirement with new friends who share similar values and tastes
- Retirement condominiums where seniors can take advantage of home ownership without some of the inconveniences of living in a detached home
- Independent living homes in which residents enjoy the services, luxuries, and amenities of a retirement home while living an independent lifestyle
- Assisted living residences where seniors live semi-independently, but may receive assistance with some daily chores
Benefits of retirement villages
Today’s retirement villages are more luxurious than they have ever been. Because retirement villages have become increasingly efficient and competition amongst them continues to grow, they are also more affordable. Check out Comfort Life's overview of financing your seniors' home to find out more about paying for a unit in a retirement village.
The facilities and services that they provide you with make living relaxing and allows you to pursue passions or hobbies that you may have put off. In a retirement village, you might find some, if not all, of the following:
- Golf Facilities (i.e. golf courses, putting greens, driving ranges, indoor practice facilities
- Health and wellness centers (i.e. fitness equipment, spas, clubhouses, physiotherapy)
- On-site medical staff and facilities
- Other recreational activities (i.e. tennis, ping pong, cards rooms, boating, billiards, shuffleboard)
- Dining rooms (some retirement villages include meals in your fee)
- Party facilities for entertaining guests
Living in a retirement village also helps you avoid loneliness. Many medical studies have found that social interaction is a great way to keep your mind active and avoid Alzheimer's and other mental health problems. Surrounding yourself with others is almost guaranteed to make your life more enjoyable.
Retirement villages work to keep you safe. Staff who work around the clock and excellent security measures will be there to deal with any emergency that may arise. You and your family could have peace of mind in such an environment.
