Retirement Living Options
POPULAR retirement living choices for seniors
Bungalows
If stairs are your biggest concern and you are otherwise enjoying the responsibilities of house ownership, then a bungalow might be a great fit. I can set you up to have all of the bungalows that fit your criteria emailed to you the minute they hit the market.



Retirement Communities
Retirement communities offer a variety of housing options in a setting that is exclusive to adults, typically age 55 and up. They are usually set up as a land-lease or life-lease.
Interested in some examples in Guelph?
Village by the Arboretum (Active Adult Community)
Type: 55+ adult lifestyle community (not a licensed retirement home; real-estate focused)
Location: 221 Stone Rd E, Guelph, ON
Website: www.vba-guelph.org
Lutheridge Seniors Residential Corp.
Location: 208 Silvercreek Pkwy N., Guelph
Contact: Ask Catherine for available units!
Riverside Residence on the Park
Location: 685 Woolwich Street, Guelph
Website: www.riversidelifelease.com
The Elliott Community
Location: 170 Metcalfe St, Guelph
Website: www.elliottcommunity.org
Retirement Homes
Many seniors choose to move to a retirement home to enjoy a lifestyle that is safe, social, and maintenance-free. With services like housekeeping, meals, and on-site support, residents can spend less time worrying about daily chores and more time focusing on activities they enjoy.
See below for some examples:
The Village of Riverside Glen
Type: Retirement community (independent & assisted living)
Location: 60 Woodlawn Rd E, Guelph, ON
Phone: (519) 822-5272
Website: www.schlegelvillages.com/Riverside-Glen-Guelph
Contact/Sales: Call the main number and ask for Admissions/Director of Lifestyle Options.
The Village of Arbour Trails
Type: Retirement community (independent, assisted living & memory care)
Location: 32 Bayberry Dr, Guelph, ON
Phone: (226) 251-3065
Website: www.schlegelvillages.com/arbour-trails-guelph
Contact/Sales: Call for tours or to speak with the Lifestyle Options team.
Guelph Lake Commons Retirement Community
Type: Retirement community / senior living
Location: 520 Victoria Rd N, Guelph, ON
Phone: (519) 780-5253
Website: www.brightwaterseniorliving.com/senior-living/on/guelph/victoria-road-north/
Contact/Sales: Contact the community directly for pricing and availability.
Chartwell Wellington Park Retirement Residence
Type: Independent living retirement residence
Location: 181 Janefield Ave, Guelph, ON N1G 1V2
Phone: (226) 706-8822
Website: www.chartwell.com/on/guelph/wellington-park
Contact/Sales: Ask for Katie Jager, Retirement Sales Consultant
Chartwell Royal on Gordon Retirement Residence
Type: Retirement community / independent living
Location: 1691 Gordon St, Guelph, ON
Phone: See website (central Chartwell line: 844-422-2555)
Website: www.chartwell.com/on/guelph/royal-on-gordon
Contact/Sales: Ask for Amanda Murray, Retirement Living Consultant
Stone Lodge Retirement Residence
Type: Retirement residence
Location: 165 Cole Rd, Guelph, ON
Phone: (519) 767-0880
Website: www.oxfordstonelodge.com
Contact/Sales: Contact number/email (stonelodge@oxfordliving.ca) via site.
The Elliott Community
Type: Retirement / supportive living
Location: 170 Metcalfe St, Guelph, ON
Phone: (519) 822-0491
Website: www.elliottcommunity.org
Contact/Sales: Ask for Fiona Miletic
Eden House Care Facility Inc
Rural Retirement and Nursing Home
Location: 5016 Wellington Rd 29, Guelph, ON N1H 6H8 (Between Eden Mills & Guelph)
Phone: (519) 856-4622
Website: www.edenhousecarehome.ca
Email: admin@edenhousecarehome.ca
"Catherine was knowledgeable and patient throughout the process and explained all the details of selling and buying our home. She is truly lovely and made the experience of moving homes stress free."
— Kathleen H.















