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The cost of independent living in Nepean is about $3,750 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options. Read 191 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Court at Barrhaven
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I find this a very friendly, homely place to live. Since I am an interevent. I join in with cleaner that appeal to me you are not force to do other than.
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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.
Set on lovely grounds within a new and growing community near Ottawa, The Court at Barrhaven offers comfort and convenience for active seniors. We're just minutes from shopping, health care, dining and the entertainment centres of the nearby capital. Explore our world-famous farmers market, enjoy...
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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.
Nestled on the edge of Westboro Village, just steps from Maplelawn Gardens and overlooking the Ottawa River, Amica at Westboro Park offers the best of all worlds. Imagine shopping, restaurants, parks and all the things you love about the historic town of Westboro Village, at your doorstep. In...
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My parents have been at the residence for two weeks now. The staff are very friendly and they are settling in nicely. There is a good variety of activities or entertainment and the food is well prepared. ...
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.
Red Oak offers exceptional service, empowering you to continue to live life your way. Keep up an active social life with friends and family, pursue new relationships through our many leisure activities and outings or quietly enjoy a good book by the fire. Our professional health care staff is...
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We were very impressed with this organization. From the start, you could recognize that residents were more than just "income", they are treated with kindness and compassion. The building is well...
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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Cityview is a fantastic retirement home. My sister has lived there for over a year absolutely loves it.The staff are friendly, caring , respectful and ready to help with any situation. The meals are...
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.
*Open since 2016*Staff have over 25 years of senior care experience*Maintain good standing with the RHRA (Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority)*Locally owned and operated*24 hour nursing supervision*Emergency call bell system *Free resident indoor parking*House doctor*2 person assist...
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I think it's a very nice place. Everybody is very kind. It's clean. The community is small and set in a beautiful location. The building itself is an old monastery along a river, with a beautiful...
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 in the heart of Ottawa – across the street from Stanley Park and blocks for Rideau Hall – we have been part of the Manor Park/ New Edinburgh community since the building opened as a Friary in the early 1900s. Many of our residents have a personal connection to Governors Walk. Some were...
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I want to thank everyone at Cite Parkway for their great work and tireless efforts in keeping our father, and all residents, safe and comfortable during this past very difficult year. The new chef has...
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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My mother was a resident of the Ravines Senior Suites for three years from 2017-2020. In my opinion the Ravines is one of the best Retirement residences in the Province of Ontario and the Ottawa Region. 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.
The Ravines Retirement Residence is an assisted living community located in the cosmopolitan city of Ottawa, ON. Our scenic community is located along the Rideau River, offering beautiful views and cultural nearby events. Ottawa is a lovely place to call home, and a beautiful place for family and...
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My mother lived in the independent building and as she was having a crisis and needed help I walked in late on a business day just as the General Manager was leaving and she stopped everything to ensure my...
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.
Park Place Retirement and Seniors' Suites Park Place Retirement and Seniors' Suites is an assisted living community located in Ottawa, ON. Ottawa, which is Canada's capitol city, boasts a rich cultural heritage and is known for its beautiful sites and exciting events. Its Romantic and Picturesque...
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My mom has been living at The Symphony for almost 2 years. She suffers from dementia and has had several falls, resulting in a much more debilitating lifestyle. When choosing the Symphony, we were looking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At Symphony Senior Living Kanata, you can choose just the right service package to suit your needs, from Assisted Living to Symphony’s renowned Moments™ Memory Care program. We offer a large variety of suite options in different layouts and sizes. At Symphony Senior Living, it’s all about finding...
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Photo of Billings Lodge Retirement Community
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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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With the activities there could be more of a variety in organized things to do, although I notice the staff try their best to accommodate different levels of interest and abilities. For that we would give...
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.
Elmsmere Villa is located in Gloucester, Ontario, on the eastern edge of Ottawa. The retirement community is conveniently close to shopping at the Gloucester Centre, places of worship, a senior's centre, great restaurants, medical services and the local library. Public transportation is just...
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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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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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Everything seems to be fine so far. They are living up to our expectations, and we haven't had any complaints so far
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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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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We picked this community because of the cost. My sibling was only there for a few days but it was a good fit for him. I would reocmmend to others.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Conveniently located in Ottawa's west end, close to shopping, dining and cultural venues like the National Arts Centre and Centrepoint Theatre, Crystal View Lodge offers a simplified lifestyle that gives you more time to do the things you love, while fully enjoying the excitement and...
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My mom seems to be adjusting to her new surroundings in the assisted living area well and the staff are excellent.
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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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From the moment our Mom walked through the doors of Villagia, she felt at home, cared for and safe. In her words, "This is the happiest I've been in years!". Loneliness and isolation were daily battles for...
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.
Villagia in the Glebe is a luxury assisted living community located in Ottawa, Ontario. Villagia in the Glebe is located in the heart of Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood, giving our residents direct access to museums, shopping, and other fun activities. Our residents love living in our community not...
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1. (older looking building from the outside, somewhat crowded lobby area) 2. (never commented on any issues). 3. (all staff remember names and greet personally. Telephone is generally pleasant with answering...
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.
As Canada's capital and its fourth largest city, Ottawa offers a vibrant living experience highly appreciated by residents of Redwoods Retirement Residence. Seasonal activities, such as Canada's largest festival, Winterlude, exist in abundance, offering ice sculpture competitions, musical and...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

What families are saying about independent living in Nepean

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Forest Valley in Orleans, ON

4.8
Excellent staff, facilities and food. Patient, kind and attentive to all residents. A wonderful caring environment! I recommend it to anyone who has an elderly relative w dementia or other issues.

Governor's Walk Retirement Residence in Ottawa, ON

5.0
My Mom is 89 years old and lived in her apartment until early this year. She was doing well but it was obvious that she needed not only some care but company throughout her day. She had family visits but we felt she needed more activities and personal contacts. She was not at all interested ...
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Blackburn Lodge Seniors Residence in Ottawa, ON

4.2
Starting Out 2016 – With a Whole Hearted Thank you to the team at Blackburn Lodge. After my mom fell in late 2011, she was not able to return to her home. I had the daunting task of looking for a home for her at a Retirement Residence. I selected three Retirement Residences, based on my mom’s ...
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