There are 58 independent living in Ottawa, with costs ranging from $95 to $7,045 per month. Compare availability, pricing, amenities and reviews below, then call any provider directly.
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Ottawa, Ontario
Chartwell New Edinburgh Square is a retirement residence in Ottawa's New Edinburgh neighbourhood offering independent living suites with personalized care services, and one- or two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens.
Ottawa, Ontario
Chartwell Rockcliffe is a luxury retirement residence located on Porter Island in Ottawa's New Edinburgh neighbourhood, offering both independent and assisted living with panoramic river and Parliament Hill views.
Ottawa, Ontario
Brookside is a locally owned and operated retirement and assisted living community in Kanata, Ottawa, offering independent and assisted living options surrounded by nature.
Ottawa, Ontario
Chartwell Lord Lansdowne is a retirement residence in Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood offering independent living and assisted living options with dining, activities, and personalized care services.
Ottawa, Ontario
City View Retirement Community is a locally owned retirement home in Nepean, West Ottawa, offering a full continuum of care from independent living to memory care with chef-prepared meals and engaging activities.
Ottawa, Ontario
Crystal View Lodge is an independent senior living community in Nepean, Ontario, part of Atria Retirement Canada. The community offers all-inclusive retirement living with three daily meals, housekeeping, a full social calendar, and access to third-party care services.
Ottawa, Ontario
Levante Stittsville Villa is a retirement residence in Stittsville, Ontario, offering independent senior living and independent supportive living, with short-term and respite care options available.
Ottawa, Ontario
Ravines is a retirement residence in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services with two separate buildings for seniors' suites and retirement residences.
Ottawa, Ontario
The Court at Barrhaven is an independent senior living community in Nepean, Ontario. It offers a full calendar of social events, meals in a dining room, light housekeeping, and lounge areas for residents.
Ottawa, Ontario
The Redwoods is a retirement community in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, memory support, and short-term respite stays. Most suites feature full kitchens and balconies with views of the Ottawa River.
Ottawa, Ontario
Stonemont is a luxury retirement community offering multiple accommodation options including lifestyle, all-inclusive, supportive living, and temporary respite apartments for seniors.
Ottawa, Ontario
Wellington West Retirement Community is a newly built, nine-storey retirement residence in Hintonburg, Ottawa, offering 111 thoughtfully designed suites with independent living, assisted living, and respite stay options.
Ottawa, Ontario
Abbeyfield House Ottawa is a not-for-profit shared housing facility offering 10 private rooms in a family-style group home environment for independent seniors seeking companionship and community.
Ottawa, Ontario
Amica The Glebe is a retirement residence in Ottawa offering a continuum of care options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a nine-storey building located in The Glebe neighbourhood.
Ottawa, Ontario
Amica Westboro Park is a premium retirement residence in Ottawa's Westboro neighbourhood, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care with 24/7 nursing and wellness support.
Ottawa, Ontario
Aspira Bearbrook is a retirement residence in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care. The community features amenities including dining, wellness spa, fitness centre, theatre, and is pet friendly.
Ottawa, Ontario
Aspira Hazeldean Gardens is a retirement living community in Stittsville, Ottawa, offering independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care for seniors.
Ottawa, Ontario
Aspira Wildpine Retirement Living is a retirement residence in Stittsville, Ontario (Ottawa area) offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care options. The community features 24-hour staff support, diverse amenities, and activities for active senior living.
Ottawa, Ontario
Astoria Seniors' Apartments is a luxury 55+ retirement community opening summer 2026 in Ottawa's Central Park neighbourhood. It offers independent living and seniors' apartments with modern living spaces and extensive amenities.
Ottawa, Ontario
Beacon Heights Retirement Residence is a retirement community in north-east Ottawa offering seniors a warm atmosphere in a secure environment with modern amenities and personalized care.
Ottawa, Ontario
Chapel Hill Retirement Residence is a 157-suite retirement community located in Orléans, east of Ottawa, offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
Ottawa, Ontario
Cité Parkway Retirement Residence is an elegant retirement community in Ottawa offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in thoughtfully designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites.
Ottawa, Ontario
Foxview is a retirement community in Upper Hunt Club, Ottawa, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a range of suite types with comprehensive amenities and activities.
Ottawa, Ontario
Kanata Ridge is a retirement community in Kanata, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays.
Ottawa's independent living communities tend to cluster in a handful of well-established areas — you'll find options in the west end near Nepean and Kanata, in the east end around Orléans, and in more central neighbourhoods such as Centretown and the Glebe. This spread means you can often match a community to the part of the city your parent already calls home, keeping familiar routines, faith communities, and friendships intact. Proximity to the Civic, General, or Montfort hospitals is worth noting if your parent has ongoing specialist appointments, and most communities sit within reach of public transit for residents who still get around independently.
Because independent living is not a regulated care setting, communities in Ottawa operate with considerable variety in what they include — some offer robust programming, dining, and wellness amenities, while others are more straightforward apartment-style arrangements. Ontario retirement homes that offer personal care services are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), but a purely independent living building may fall outside that framework entirely. Understanding exactly what level of support is included — and what can be added as needs change — is one of the most important questions to ask before signing anything.
Waitlists in Ottawa can vary widely depending on neighbourhood and building popularity, so it pays to start your search earlier than you think necessary, even if a move feels months away. Many families begin by touring two or three communities across different parts of the city to calibrate what matters most to their parent — whether that's French-language services (a meaningful consideration in Ottawa's bilingual environment), access to green space along the Rideau River or NCC pathways, or simply being close to family in a specific ward.
As your parent's needs evolve, it's worth knowing that Ottawa is well served by related options: Retirement Homes offer more structured support, Assisted Living adds hands-on personal care, and Memory Care is available for those living with dementia. Thinking about that continuum now — rather than in a moment of crisis — makes each transition far less stressful for everyone involved.
Typical cost: $95–$7,045 per month.
Independent living in Ontario is almost entirely private-pay; neither provincial long-term care funding nor Ontario Health atHome home-care subsidies cover residence fees directly, though federal income supports such as OAS and GIS can help eligible seniors manage monthly costs.
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