Kitchener, Ontario
Chartwell Bankside is a newly renovated retirement residence in Kitchener offering independent living with optional care services in the main residence, plus separate seniors' apartments on campus.
There are 43 retirement homes in Kitchener, with costs ranging from $3,151 to $4,166 per month. Compare availability, pricing, amenities and reviews below, then call any provider directly.
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Kitchener, Ontario
Chartwell Bankside is a newly renovated retirement residence in Kitchener offering independent living with optional care services in the main residence, plus separate seniors' apartments on campus.
Kitchener, Ontario
Chartwell Westmount Retirement Residence offers independent and assisted living in Kitchener, Ontario, set beside the Laurentian Wetlands nature sanctuary with personalized care services and a variety of amenities.
Kitchener, Ontario
Highview Kitchener provides small, home-like dementia and Alzheimer's care in two secure houses with 13–14 residents each. Located at 20 Reichert Drive in Kitchener-Waterloo, it is Alzheimer Society endorsed.
Kitchener, Ontario
Sunnyside Home is a fully accredited long-term care home owned and operated by the Region of Waterloo. Located at 247 Franklin Street North in Kitchener, it serves 263 residents in a park-like setting.
Kitchener, Ontario
Promyse Home Care is a Canadian family-owned home care provider in the Waterloo region offering in-home and specialized health care services delivered by nurses and caregivers.
Kitchener, Ontario
Warm Embrace Elder Care is a family-owned home care provider based in Kitchener, Ontario, offering specialized dementia care, homecare, 24-hour care, and supplementary care services throughout the Waterloo Region, Cambridge, Guelph, and Wellington County.
Kitchener, Ontario
AgeCare West Williams is a long-term care facility in Kitchener, Ontario, offering 24-hour nursing care and support services to residents with complex medical needs.
Kitchener, Ontario
Cobble Creek Residence Inc. is an assisted living facility and retirement home located on the border of Kitchener and Waterloo, Ontario. The facility offers assisted living, respite care, and convalescent care in a homelike setting converted from an estate home.
Kitchener, Ontario
Conestoga Lodge is a family-run retirement residence in Kitchener licensed with the Retirement Home Regulatory Authority and accredited with the Ontario Retirement Communities Association. It offers retirement living and respite stays with 24/7 support and personalized care.
Kitchener, Ontario
Fergus Place Retirement Community is a senior living provider in Kitchener, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services with 24/7 personalized support.
Kitchener, Ontario
Forest Heights is a 172-bed accredited and licensed long-term care home located in Kitchener, Ontario. It provides compassionate long-term care with 24-hour nursing and personal care support.
Kitchener, Ontario
Just Like Family Home Care Kitchener provides in-home care services for seniors and families in Kitchener and surrounding areas. Services include personal care, housekeeping, companionship, respite care, and specialized support.
Kitchener, Ontario
Lanark Village is a senior living community in Kitchener's Forest Heights offering independent living, independent supportive living, and enriched care options surrounded by nature and parklands.
Kitchener, Ontario
peopleCare AR Goudie is an 80-bed long-term care home in Kitchener, Ontario, offering private and basic accommodations with three home areas including a secure dementia unit.
Kitchener, Ontario
Trinity Village is a not-for-profit senior care community in Kitchener operated by Lutheran Homes Kitchener-Waterloo. It comprises a 150-bed long-term care centre, life lease townhomes (The Terrace), and an adult day program.
Kitchener, Ontario
Victoria Place Retirement Community is a retirement home in downtown Kitchener offering assisted living, independent living, memory support, and short-term respite stays for seniors.
Kitchener, Ontario
Zora Srpski Dom is a private senior residential facility in Kitchener operated by Jovanka Jovic. It offers various accommodation types and care services for seniors with different needs.
Kitchener, Ontario
The Village of Winston Park in Kitchener offers Long-term Care and Retirement Neighbourhoods. The facility, established in 1991, is undergoing renovations with newly-renovated Long-term Care suites opening in 2023.
Kitchener, Ontario
Venvi Briarfield Gardens is a retirement home option in Kitchener, Ontario.
Kitchener, Ontario
Victoria Park Life is an eleven-story, 191-unit retirement home located at 600 Queen Street South in Kitchener, Ontario. It features studio and one-bedroom units designed for seniors with modern amenities and health monitoring systems.
Kitchener, Ontario
Active Caregiving Inc is a home care provider based in Kitchener, Ontario, serving Wellington County and surrounding communities. They specialize in supporting individuals living with dementia and chronic or acute conditions with personalized, person-centred care.
Kitchener, Ontario
BeHome Nursing provides compassionate in-home nursing and personal care support in Kitchener, Ontario, with services including professional nursing care, end-of-life care, dementia support, and personal support worker assistance.
Kitchener, Ontario
CorrectCare Home Care Services Inc. is a professional senior care agency providing in-home care services for seniors and people living with disabilities in Kitchener, Ontario.
Kitchener, Ontario
Friend Indeed – Senior Assistance provides in-home care assistance to seniors in various living situations including their own homes, retirement homes, and long-term care facilities. They offer services ranging from 1 to 24 hours per day, available 7 days a week.
Kitchener sits at the heart of Waterloo Region, a mid-sized urban area with a genuine mix of established neighbourhoods and newer developments. Retirement homes here tend to cluster in and around the central parts of the city — near Uptown Waterloo to the north and along major corridors closer to downtown Kitchener — as well as in quieter residential pockets to the south and west. That geographic spread means most families can find something reasonably close to where their parent already lives, which eases the transition considerably.
When beginning your search, look up each home's licence on the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) public registry. Ontario law requires every retirement home to hold a current RHRA licence, and the registry shows whether a home has had any compliance orders or conditions attached. It takes only a few minutes to check and can tell you a great deal before you even book a tour. Because retirement homes in Ontario are largely private-pay — unlike long-term care, which is publicly funded through Ontario Health atHome — monthly rates vary based on suite size and the level of care services included, so it is worth comparing several options side by side.
Proximity to Grand River Hospital or St. Mary's General Hospital is worth considering if your parent has regular specialist appointments or a condition that may require urgent care. Both hospitals are well-known Kitchener landmarks, and a retirement home within a short drive — or accessible by public transit — can reduce the logistical burden on your family over time. If your parent does not drive, ask specifically about nearby bus routes and whether the home offers its own transportation for medical appointments or outings.
Finally, think ahead about care needs. Many families choose a retirement home today but want reassurance that more support is available if health changes. Some Kitchener homes offer a continuum from independent living through to higher levels of personal care, which can reduce the stress of having to move again later. If round-the-clock nursing or significant personal support is already needed, it may be worth exploring Assisted Living options in Kitchener as well, or speaking with Ontario Health atHome about Home Care services that can complement a retirement home setting.
Typical cost: $3,151–$4,166 per month.
Retirement homes in Ontario are primarily private-pay; unlike long-term care, there is no provincial subsidy specifically for retirement home fees. Federal income-tested supports such as Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help eligible seniors manage monthly costs.
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