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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Fairview Suites Retirement Home
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Kitchener, ON

The average cost of senior living in Ontario is $3,462 per month as compared to $3,121 in the United States.

Independent living costs in Kitchener, ON, vs. state and national averages

Kitchener, ON
$3,370/mo
$3,462/mo
U.S. national average
$3,121/mo

Independent living costs in Kitchener, ON, vs. other senior living options

$3,541/mo
Independent Living
$3,370/mo

Independent living costs in Kitchener, ON, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$3,241/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,157/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,990/mo

Senior living costs in Kitchener vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kitchener, ON
Column state: Ontario
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKitchener, ONOntarioU.S.
Independent Living$3,370/mo$3,462/mo$3,121/mo
Assisted Living$3,541/mounavailableunavailable
Memory Care$3,541/mounavailableunavailable
Independent Living
Kitchener, ON:$3,370/mo
Ontario:$3,462/mo
U.S.:$3,121/mo
Assisted Living
Kitchener, ON:$3,541/mo
Ontario:unavailable
U.S.:unavailable
Memory Care
Kitchener, ON:$3,541/mo
Ontario:unavailable
U.S.:unavailable
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Kitchener

Recent reviews for independent living in Kitchener

Dunbar Heights Seniors Living Inc in Cambridge, ON

5.0
My mom moved to Vila Nova Place, 7 months ago. The staff at Villa Nova specifically the nurses and housekeeping staff, have made the journey easier. They have done everything to make my mom feel part of an extended family. Thank you for taking care of my mom.

The Westhill in Waterloo, ON

5.0
My Dad loves the Westhill! His apartment is lovely and the care is top-notch. It is a beautiful building and everyone is very friendly. We have been very impressed with everything.

Park View Retirement Home in Brantford, ON

4.0
Park View Retirement Home is a small, owner-operated facility across from a park. The facility is close to transportation and has a bus stop out front. Bright dining room. Caring staff. The apartments are varied from small to large suites with balconies and a private bathroom. They are also ...
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Lanark Village, McCarthy Place and Park View Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kitchener, Ontario. See full list of communities.

There are 56 independent living facilities near Kitchener, Ontario. See the full list.

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