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Ottawa is an ideal place in which to retire. Canada’s capital is rich with history to explore and beautiful scenery that will help you relax. Whether you are a healthy, self-sufficient senior or require some assistance with activities of daily living, you will find plenty of reasons to live in Ottawa.
IN-DEPTH REPORTSRetirement rentals in The National Capital Region
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Stonemont On The Park
1068 Cummings Ave, Ottawa,
Ontario, K1J 0E2
Nestled steps from the park, Stonemont On The Park offers elegant studio-to-two-bed suites, chef-prepared dining, premium hospitality, and personalized independent to assisted living in a vibrant Ottawa community.
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Governors Walk Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles
150 Stanley Avenue, Ottawa,
Ontario, K1M 2J7
A former monastery and friary, Governors Walk is designed to pay respect to the past while featuring a modern touch. Governors Walk is steps away from the picturesque Rideau River and Stanley park.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Carp Commons Retirement Village - Verve Senior Living
458 Donald B. Munro Drive, Carp,
Ontario, K0A 1L0
One visit to Carp Commons Retirement Village and you’ll see the difference in terms of amenities, food, services, programs, and the little touches that make it feel like home.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Bruyère Health Senior Living
889 Hiawatha Park Road, Orleans,
Ontario, K1C 0A9
Nestled in a unique community setting, Bruyère Health Senior Living offers dedicated, motivated staff and a full range of support services. New apartments, new amenities, and located the banks of the Ottawa River.
Lifestyle Options: Active Living
Protecting Tenants in Retirement Home Rentals
The Landlord and Tenant Act (LTA) sets out the standards that your retirement residence must adhere to. It establishes what constitutes fair treatment and the rights to which you are entitled. These rights include rent increase limits which typically correspond to the province’s given economic condition.
Retirement rentals also fall under the jurisdiction of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), which inspects, regulates, and licenses senior residences in Ontario. The RHRA also deals with complaints you may have and always works to make sure that you live in a safe, clean, and reasonable environment. Similarly, the Ontario Retirement Community Association (ORCA) also acts on behalf of residents. This voluntary organization teaches member homes how to provide the most innovative and comprehensive services. Members also must follow guidelines that are, in some respects, more stringent than those the province has established. As such, industry experts recommend that before you choose a given retirement home, you should identify whether it is a member of ORCA.
Look at the benefits of renting
The most commonly cited reason for renting an apartment or suite in a senior home is that it removes a lot of the mundane burdens of daily life. Rental fees typically cover amenities, services (i.e. light housekeeping and maintenance) and personal support systems. A resident of one retirement home rental in Ottawa explains: "My life today is better than I ever remember it. Paying my rent is just a gateway to a whole host of luxuries and things that make life easier. I now have more time for my hobbies than I have ever had in the past. I would recommend this lifestyle to all of my fellow seniors out there."
Learn more about the advantages of renting from the retirement homes in Ottawa area listed above or learn more about the benefits of moving to senior living.
