St. Catharines Independent Living Plus Care Services

Costs vary depending on the residence, suite size, services included, and care needs. In most cases, you'll pay a base rent for the suite, then add on care services as needed. This flexible model means your monthly cost can grow or shrink based on your support requirements.

Typical monthly pricing ranges from $2,000 to $15,000, but may exceed this in premium or high-care environments. Use our Senior Housing Cost Calculator to explore real-world estimates and compare them to your current living costs.

In this model, costs are split between housing and care. Some residences offer bundled packages, but many charge individually for services like medication assistance, personal care, or housekeeping.

Since services are à-la-carte, people with similar suites may pay very different monthly totals. Other potential costs may include cable, laundry, parking, or additional recreational programming.

Yes. In Ontario, this type of housing is usually offered in licensed retirement homes regulated by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). These homes must meet provincial standards for staffing, safety, and care delivery.

Your base rent may also fall under the Residential Tenancies Act if the building was first occupied before November 15, 2018. This affects whether rent increases are subject to provincial guidelines, offering an extra layer of protection for some residents.