Oakville Seniors Housing

At SeniorCareAccess, we feature a wide range of housing models, each with different services, price points, and care levels. Sponsored or featured listings include suite layouts, vacancy status, care levels, amenities, and direct contact options.

• Independent Living – Private rental residences for self-sufficient seniors seeking a social, low-maintenance lifestyle. Often offered within retirement homes.
• Active Adult Lifestyle Communities – Age 55+ communities, often life lease or land lease, with recreational or social amenities. Typically outside city cores.
• Independent Living for Purchase – Condos, life lease, or land lease housing for older adults wishing to downsize.
• Seniors Co-operatives – Resident-managed housing with no embedded care. Services arranged privately or through Health atHome.
• Seniors Buildings Without Care – Apartments for seniors without support services; governed by the Residential Tenancies Act.

• Assisted Living – Housing with support for daily tasks such as dressing, mobility, and medication reminders.
• Independent Living plus Care Services – Found in retirement homes where care is added without moving units.
• Supportive Housing – Subsidized housing where services are provided in-house or through contracted providers.

• Memory Care – Secure housing for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, found in retirement homes, standalone residences, and long-term care homes.
• Palliative Care – End-of-life care in hospices, hospitals, and for existing residents of retirement or long-term care homes.

• Short Stays – Temporary housing for convalescence.
• Trial Stays - Try a home before committing.
• Respite Care – Short-term care for recovery or caregiver relief.
• Transitional Care – Interim support while waiting for permanent placement or long-term care.
• Crisis Admissions – Emergency placements due to sudden changes in a senior’s care situation.

• Retirement Homes – Private-pay residences licensed by the RHRA, offering varied levels of care.
• Long-Term Care Homes – Government-funded homes for seniors with high medical needs, regulated by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.

• Retirement Homes: Governed by the Retirement Homes Act and regulated by the RHRA.
• Long-Term Care: Regulated under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
• Apartments/Retirement Rentals: Governed by the Residential Tenancies Act.

See our article on Innovative Seniors Housing Options for more.

To view all available listings, visit the Senior Housing in Oakville page.

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