Assisted Living in Hamilton, ON

There are 29 assisted living in Hamilton, with costs ranging from $2,000 to $8,128 per month. Compare availability, pricing, amenities and reviews below, then call any provider directly.

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Amica Stoney Creek

Hamilton, Ontario

4.6(113 reviews)

Amica Stoney Creek is a retirement residence in Stoney Creek, Ontario offering multiple levels of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in an accessible five-storey building.

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Grandview Retirement Living Stoney Creek

Hamilton, Ontario

4.6(42 reviews)

Grandview Retirement Living is a retirement community in Stoney Creek, Ontario, offering independent and assisted living options with spacious suites and comprehensive amenities.

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Seasons Retirement Community in Stoney Creek

Hamilton, Ontario

4.3(61 reviews)

Seasons Stoney Creek is a retirement home in Stoney Creek, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a lakefront setting along Lake Ontario.

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$4,295–$6,695/mo
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Villa Italia Retirement Residence

Hamilton, Ontario

4.7(34 reviews)

Villa Italia is a retirement residence in Hamilton offering elegant accommodations, meals, social activities, and personalized nursing care for seniors.

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Home Instead

Home Instead

58Developing

Hamilton, Ontario

4.8(85 reviews)

Home Instead provides in-home senior care in Hamilton, Ontario, offering flexible services including memory care, personal care, and daily living assistance. Care can often start within 48 hours.

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Senior Home Care by Angels Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario

5.0(47 reviews)

Senior Home Care by Angels Hamilton provides in-home care services to seniors in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby, Ancaster, and surrounding Ontario communities. They offer personalized care plans with services including 24-hour care, companion care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, and respite care.

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The Village of Wentworth Heights

Hamilton, Ontario

4.3(61 reviews)

The Village of Wentworth Heights is a senior living community in Hamilton offering a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Retirement Apartments, Full-Service Retirement Suites, Assisted Care, Memory Care, and Long-Term Care. Operating since 2001, it expanded to include Retirement Neighbourhoods in 2016.

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$5,104–$8,128/mo
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Amica Dundas

Amica Dundas

54Developing

Hamilton, Ontario

3.9(34 reviews)

Amica Dundas is a premium retirement residence in Dundas, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care with 24/7 nursing and wellness staff support.

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Dundurn Place Care Centre

Hamilton, Ontario

4.2(47 reviews)

Dundurn Place Care Centre is a long-term care home in downtown Hamilton serving 112 long-term care residents, 22 convalescent residents, and 2 respite residents. It has been operating for more than 35 years and offers comprehensive care programs including rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and specialized nursing services.

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Highgate Residence of Ancaster

Hamilton, Ontario

4.1(20 reviews)

Highgate Residence of Ancaster is a retirement home in Ontario offering independent, assisted care, and memory care options. Located in a quiet residential community, it is family-owned and operated by the Summer family.

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Kingsberry Place Seniors Residence

Hamilton, Ontario

4.5(13 reviews)

Kingsberry Place is an assisted living residence in Hamilton providing personalized care with 24/7 professional staff. They also offer respite care for short-term stays.

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Shalom Village

54Developing

Hamilton, Ontario

4.0(29 reviews)

Shalom Village is a Jewish community senior-care facility in Hamilton welcoming residents of all faiths. It offers long-term care, assisted living apartments, and convalescent care with 24-hour nursing and personal care.

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Summit Heights Retirement Residence

Hamilton, Ontario

3.6(56 reviews)

Summit Heights Retirement Residence is a 5-storey luxury retirement community in Hamilton offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care suites with contemporary design and full-spectrum care services.

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Hamilton, Ontario

4.0(8 reviews)

Tara Retirement Home is a family-owned independent and assisted living retirement home located on Hamilton Mountain in Hamilton, Ontario. The facility offers quality care within a people-focused, supportive environment with varying levels of assistance for seniors.

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$2,000–$4,500/mo
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Waterdown Manor

54Developing

Hamilton, Ontario

3.1(20 reviews)

Waterdown Manor is an affordable and award-winning assisted living residence located in Waterdown, Ontario, minutes from Burlington and Oakville.

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L'Arche Hamilton

L'Arche Hamilton

48Developing

Hamilton, Ontario

4.8(20 reviews)

L'Arche Hamilton is a assisted living option in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Extendicare Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario

3.9(23 reviews)

Extendicare Hamilton is a long-term care home in Hamilton, Ontario, offering comprehensive care services for seniors who can no longer be cared for at home.

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Ontario Health atHome

Hamilton, Ontario

3.5(39 reviews)

Ontario Health atHome is a single organization that coordinates home and community care services, long-term care placement, and information and referral services across Ontario.

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Parkview Nursing Centre

Hamilton, Ontario

4.4(52 reviews)

Parkview Nursing Centre is a long-term care facility licensed for 126 residents located in the West End of Hamilton at 545 King Street West, across from Victoria Park.

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Parkland Ancaster

Hamilton, Ontario

3.8(19 reviews)

Parkland Ancaster is a premium seniors residence in Ancaster, Ontario, offering independent, all-inclusive, and supportive lifestyle options including assisted living, memory care, and enriched care.

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Village Manor Retirement Community by Spring Living

Hamilton, Ontario

4.3(6 reviews)

Village Manor is an independent and assisted living retirement community located in Waterdown, Ontario, offering personalised care with options for residents to remain in the community if their care needs increase.

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Hamilton, Ontario

4.3(22 reviews)

Community Living Hamilton is a assisted living option in Hamilton, Ontario.

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Hamilton, Ontario

5.0(2 reviews)

Hamilton Council on Aging is a assisted living option in Hamilton, Ontario.

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How to choose assisted living in Hamilton

Hamilton's geography shapes your search in meaningful ways. Many assisted living and retirement-style communities are concentrated in the established residential neighbourhoods on the Mountain — the elevated plateau south of the escarpment — as well as in the older, more central areas near downtown and Westdale. Proximity to Hamilton Health Sciences (including Juravinski Hospital and McMaster University Medical Centre) and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton can matter greatly if your parent lives with a complex chronic condition, so consider how easy it would be to get them to specialist appointments as you tour each option.

Ontario regulates retirement homes — the most common setting for assisted living supports in the province — through the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Every licensed home must post its RHRA licence and comply with the Retirement Homes Act, giving you a clear baseline for comparing homes. When you visit, ask staff to walk you through their RHRA licence, their most recent inspection report, and exactly which personal support services are bundled into the monthly rate versus charged à la carte. This matters because private-pay rates in Hamilton vary by care level, suite size, and the package of supports included, so two communities with similar-looking monthly fees can represent very different value.

Availability in Hamilton, as across much of Ontario, is not guaranteed. Some communities maintain informal waitlists even when they appear to have openings, because they reserve suites for residents transferring from hospital. Starting your search before a crisis — ideally months ahead — gives your family real choices. If your parent's needs are escalating and they require more hands-on nursing care than assisted living can offer, Ontario Health atHome can assess eligibility for publicly funded long-term care or connect your family with Home Care supports in the meantime.

When weighing your options, think about four things in parallel: the level of personal support available now and room to increase it later; the monthly budget and what exactly it covers; location relative to family, transit, and medical care; and how the community's culture and daily rhythm match your parent's personality. A warm first impression matters, but asking hard questions on a second or third visit often tells you more. Hamilton's mix of established and newer communities means you have genuine variety — use it.

Assisted Living costs & funding in Hamilton

Typical cost: $2,000$8,128 per month.

Assisted living in Ontario retirement homes is predominantly private-pay, with monthly costs reflecting suite size and the level of personal support included. Federal income supports such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset costs for eligible seniors; Ontario Health atHome can point families toward additional community funding options if needs are more complex.

Frequently asked questions

How much does assisted living cost in Hamilton?
Private-pay rates vary by suite size, care level, and which personal support services are included. There is no single going rate. Browse the listings on this page to compare the ranges shown, then call communities directly to get a detailed breakdown of what is and is not included.
What is the difference between assisted living and a retirement home in Hamilton?
In Ontario the terms often overlap. Retirement homes licensed by the RHRA can offer assisted living supports — help with bathing, medication, meals — at varying levels. 'Assisted living' describes the care tier rather than a separate licence category. Explore our Retirement Homes listings in Hamilton to see the full picture.
Is there any government funding or subsidy available for assisted living in Hamilton?
Assisted living in Ontario retirement homes is mostly private-pay. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help offset costs for lower-income seniors. For higher-need care, Ontario Health atHome can assess eligibility for publicly funded long-term care or arrange Home Care supports.
How do I arrange a tour or check current availability?
Use the contact details on each listing to call or email directly — most Hamilton communities welcome in-person tours. Ask about both current openings and their waitlist process, as availability can change quickly, especially for specific suite types or care levels.
What should I look for during a tour of a Hamilton assisted living community?
Ask to see the RHRA licence and a recent inspection report. Watch how staff interact with residents, ask what happens if care needs increase, and clarify exactly what is included in the monthly rate. A second visit at a different time of day often reveals a lot.

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