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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East York, ON
If you’re looking for independent living in the East York area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in East York. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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We have just moved in and find residents and staff extremely friendly. The meals are very good with many options. They have a multitude of activities from which you can plan a very satisfying day. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My loved one is a resident at One Kenton Place and everything about her experience at this facility has been great. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff and quality of care are also great. I...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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At age 89 it's not easy to move from the home where you have lived for the past 40 years. However, the motivation to move really came from a sense of loneliness and feeling isolated, and now to be in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hearthstone by the Bay is re-defining independent retirement living by blending home ownership with year round resort style living with personal, home and wellness services as you require them. Imagine living at the waterfront in an elegant atmosphere where luxury amenities are part of daily...
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We feel Four Elms Retirement Residence is a fantastic, great place to live. We do not have a negative thing to say. We are in our sixties and if we could move in now we would. All staff communicate well...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Four Elms Retirement Residence is a community designed for assisted living that is located in the rustic town of Thornhill, Ontario. Four Elm Retirement Residence provides the finest in senior living and provides an individualized approach to each senior's physical condition and health level....
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Amica at the Balmoral is a well run efficient retirement home. The staff are all very friendly and make a point to get to know their tenants. I would definitely recommend.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amica at The Balmoral Club is a distinguished rental retirement residence located on prestigious Balmoral Avenue, at the corner of Avenue Road. Nestled between Forest Hill and Rosedale, true luxury can be yours in this exclusive neighborhood setting, conveniently close to a host of local...
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Our family is delighted to know that my sister is safe and well cared for at Amica at Bayview. The staff are all very friendly, kind and understanding. Many thanks to "A Place for Mom" for your invaluable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Bayview Gardens, an elegant new retirement residence with stunning interior appointments by Canada's talented interior designer, Brian Gluckstein. This newest Amica residence offers all the amenities and services you expect from an Amica Mature Lifestyles Community, and then...
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There are a few improvements that could be made, but in terms of care that they are providing our loved one and the facility they have, it is very good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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McCowan Retirement Residence has been my home for the past three years. The staff here are friendly, caring, and conscientious. My fellow residents are also very friendly and easy to get along with. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Very pleasant, good quality with spiritual values. The people are nice, sister's are thoughtful and considerate. Even Dustin is nice to us all. [Name removed] is a good supervisor and always considering out...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Mission - 'St. Bernard's Residence is operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood and guided by Christian principles. We strive to provide a safe welcoming home for people of all faiths, respecting at all times the dignity of each individual and supporting them physically,...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Thornhill, a sophisticated, boutique—style residence situated close to the historic Village of Thornhill. Just north of the city and far from ordinary, Thornhill, Ontario is like a window to the past, with quiet tree—lined streets and a charming village ambiance that blends...
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It's very good. The only thing is sometimes when you call there can be a ten minute lag for the call button from the time you press it until someone comes. The food is decent, and the facility is nice....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thorne Mill on Steeles is an assisted living community located in beautiful Thornhill, ON. Our community is central, located close to many amenities, easy to access by car or transit, and surrounded by both a tranquil neighbourhood and numerous city parks.Thorne Mill's skilled staff put an...
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They are doing a great job. Sometimes there is a slip, it was a rough stuff in the beginning. Getting coordinated was a little tricky. But anytime we need anything they step up and take care of it. It's a...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Over the past 20 years, Beach Arms Retirement Residence has provided an atmosphere of companionship, security and graciousness for every day life. Our commitment is to provide quality accommodations, care and services to meet the needs of our residents. The Beach Arms is conveniently located...
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Our mother became a resident in February 2018. We are very pleased with the care and the atmosphere she is now in. She has companions her own age, activities and she is in a safe environment with on-site...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retirement Suites by the Lake Retirement Suites by the Lake is an independent living community, in Toronto, located right in the heart of Southern Ontario's beach area. Enjoy breathtaking, picturesque views from Rosetta McClain Park, which is located right next door. The history of Scarborough...
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The experience has been very good, and the staff there in every position has just been wonderful. We have had no complaints there, they are really good towards our loved ones. We really like the dining hall...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Very clean facility. Recent renovations very nicely done. Staff seems very caring and friendly. My only suggestion would be changing the food. It is over priced for dinners and the food is not very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located at Yonge and Davenport, just steps from public transit, Davenhill Senior Living is a not-for-profit retirement community for over 200 seniors.We welcome all seniors to join our vibrant community, complete with a full offering of services and activities to support active, healthy...
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The staff at New Horizons are terrific. They seem to really care about my mother in law. Also the approach and philosophy of the facility is great. We looked at a lot of homes before being fortunate enough...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located Steps from TTC Subway Station, Dufferin Mall, Dufferin Grove Park and the Bloor Gladstone Library - youThe congregation of Dovercourt Baptist Church wanted to make a contribution to their neighbourhood and believed that the establishment of a retirement community would be a lasting...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Grenadier Retirement Residence is located in the West-End of Toronto, between High Park and Bloor West Village and right by the Bloor-Danforth subway line. Residents can choose from a variety of apartment styles and sizes; and tailor their lifestyle to maintain as much independence as...
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Everyone at the Scarborough Retirement Residence community is so helpful. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend this community to other families looking for a place for their loved...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Clean, comfortable accommodations; friendly, helpful, caring staff (consistent); fun, appropriate activities, and special events planned throughout the year. Moll Berczy Haus has been the ideal residence for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother became a permanent resident in March 2016 and prior to that was in the 'respite' short stay program for 3 months. The level of care that my mother receives is fantastic. The nurses are very...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
What families are saying about independent living in East York
Recent reviews for independent living in East York
Credit River Retirement Residence in Streetsville, ON
5.0
Things are going great at Credit River so far. It is a gorgeous facility that is clean and well kept. The staff is gracious and caring. Highly recommended
Amica Bayview Village in North York, ON
4.5
It's great. They don't give anyone the hook, they bring in the care, and they can age in place. The Amica at Bayview Gardens is a bit fancier, and they offer a higher level of luxury. I didn't realize they were even an option, so it's something to consider. But we certainly are happy with this ...
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Southbrook Retirement Community in Brampton, ON
4.5
Staff is freindly, facility is clean.
Price is comperable or better than other homes I toured.
Grounds are well kept.
Monthly events calendar, with in house salon, laundry room, chapel, library etc.
The facility is a good size without over crowding.
The only complaint I hear from my mother ...
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Hazelton Place Retirement Residence, One Kenton Place and Hearthstone By The Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near East York, Ontario. See full list of communities.
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