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CAROLINE PLACE

In the heart of Hamilton there’s a place with heart. Staff and residents together make this an oasis of kindness and care. You see instances of this around the community as soon as you walk through. People are gathered around a table in the lounge, and other groups are found throughout the community, some sitting and chatting, others perhaps on their way out to do something together. It’s also strikingly diverse.

MEADOWLANDS - A VIVA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

This retirement residence is ideal for Hamilton area seniors who love living well. Aspects that help rejuvenate residents range from fine dining to the swimming pool, and from social activities galore to the up-to-date construction. For all the wonderful features, the happiness of the people here needs to be experienced. The Meadowlands is also wonderfully located, central to the Golden Horseshoe, where family from across the province can easily visit.

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My Mom lived at Caroline Place for the past 12 years. Her experience there was outstanding. An excellent community of people, that quickly felt like family for her. Staff are amazing!!! Incredibly supportive and kind. Quick to solve any issues as they come up. Building is clean, and homey. Great activities. Good food. I cannot recommend Caroline Place highly enough. So grateful that this place was home to my Mom for so long.

My mother lives at Caroline Place and speaks highly of it. In fact, I have never heard her say anything negative about anything and, believe me, I ask her regularly. She tells me the food is good and always plentiful, the staff are helpful, friendly, and kind. She feels safe and secure, and always tells me that they check in on her as soon as she misses an activity or meal. She has a lovely room, spacious and always well-cleaned. The place has such a positive vibe that you notice as soon as you walk in... My mother loves the exercise classes the most. She also loves its central location, and goes to the Farmers Market and mall whenever she needs to. The staff is amazing. They always have a smile on their faces, and go out of their way to make the residents and their families feel respected and cared for... I’m so happy she is happy and safe at Caroline Place.

My mother’s experience with Caroline Place Retirement Residence was between 2015 and 2023. Her experience, and mine as the primary family care-giver, were very good, and I am happy that my mother was able to spend the last 8 years of her life in that community. When she arrived at Caroline Place, she was a spry 90-year-old still playing bridge and moving between events with her walker. Staff and residents were both very welcoming. As time progressed and her mobility declined, she remained very happy in her cozy apartment at Caroline Place, and to see her friends at meals and special events. Caroline Place increased the staff support for her seamlessly as needed so that Mom was able to stay in the place that had become her home until her passing in April 2023.

My parents went to Caroline Place together 91/2 years ago. It’s such a wonderful place. You feel welcome the minute you walk through the front doors. All the staff go above & beyond the residents' needs. This includes the management, front desk, kitchen & serving staff, cleaning staff & nursing team, activities coordinators. My Mom [lived there] for 6 1/2 yrs. We always felt at peace that she was well looked after. She had numerous friends and participated in many activities. She loved dancing at Happy Hour every Friday. We are truly blessed that she lived her final days there.

My Mother spent the last four years of her life here. The staff were excellent. Their response and precautions taken to prevent an outbreak of Covid in the building were impressive. I got regular e-mail updates that were appreciated. My family thanks the staff for all their support and care shown to my Mother.

MEADOWLANDS - A VIVA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

It feels like home. They treat both me and my mother, Kathy, like we're family.

The people are friendly and helpful ..... very very nice! The food is fabulous as well! The residents I meet are really happy living here ..... many activities to do . When the time comes I would really like the Meadowlands to be my final home!!!

Meadowlands retirement is a great place... The staff are real nice, with a smile on their face, and they make you feel welcome and not out of place

A welcoming environment.

Always welcoming, Donna , Rebecca, Dawn remember each person by name and say hello. Also getting to know Robert ,our gourmet chef on monthly Wednesdays, when he does dinner for community dinner and euchre. We all really look forward to this social. Then Rob has done cooking demonstrations and we went home with recipes to try... The home appears so clean, fresh, and those orchids are blooming in the windows always!

CAROLINE PLACE

Welcome to Caroline Place Retirement Living. 

Of the RHRA Retirement Homes in Hamilton, Hamilton Wentworth and from Stoney Creek to Ancaster and Dundas, Caroline Place has once again been voted the Readers’ Choice Best Retirement Home in Hamilton.  

Whether you are looking for an Independent Retirement, some assisted living or just a short term respite stay, Caroline Place Retirement Residence, located at 118 Market Street, has all the neighbourhood amenities you could want.  We are close to First Ontario Centre, the Hamilton Farmers Market, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Jackson Square, Hamilton Place, the Art Gallery, City Hall and Dundurn Castle.

Greenwood Retirement converted the Staybridge Suites Hotels and we went from Hosting out of town long term guests like the Montreal Canadians affiliate the Hamilton Bulldogs to having Lincoln Alexander living here !

With excellent meals, daily exercise classes, weekly entertainers, our outings and more – Our residents come first.  Whether it is an active lifestyle that you are looking for or simply a quiet spot to sit in the sun, read a book, get your hair done, play a game of pool or yelling BINGO.  There is something for everyone at Caroline Place

Take a look at our virtual tour and see if you can picture yourself living with us. Come for a TOUR and see what HOME feels like.

MEADOWLANDS - A VIVA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

NEWLY RENOVATED! Enjoy all-new amenities and completely redesigned suites only at Ancaster's premier retirement community, Meadowlands! Relax in our bistro-style cafe or challenge a friend to a round in our true-to-life golf simulator. Take a dip in the heated pool, or catch the game in our licensed pub. Plus, savour 3 V!VAlicious meals daily, and select from a wide array of fulfilling activities. Best of all, enjoy life surrounded by friends, family and our warm & caring team. Come and meet with us during an in-person or virtual tour today!

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MEADOWLANDS - A VIVA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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MEADOWLANDS - A VIVA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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