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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.

ABERDEEN GARDENS

This tight-knit, friendly community is ideal for seniors who want a home in Hamilton. Situated close to the highway and to downtown, there's just enough shopping and liveliness in the area. Residents live happily and healthily. Over the years, we've met or heard of a number of residents who have been here for several years. That tells us that they thrive—and they enjoy their lives here. LEV Senior Living has a reputation across the province for providing great care.

CAROLINE PLACE

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.

ABERDEEN GARDENS

My Dad lived at Aberdeen Gardens for almost 3 years. I was truly thankful for the excellent, compassionate care that he received. The staff was always friendly and helpful and it was always a positive atmosphere. Thanks to Maddie and all of the staff for the amazing care that you gave my Dad

If you have a loved one or you yourself are looking for a place for assisted retirement living. Look no further, you will not find a more caring and helpful staff than here. We had my father in law here and he was very nervous about going to live in assisted living. He loved it here, the residents are happy and friendly. The staff and management do an amazing job. There are not enough words to say how appreciative we are of Aberdeen Gardens.

In my opinion, the care and support the staff at Aberdeen Gardens provided for my mom over the past 3 1/2 + years, went above and beyond retirement home expectations.Dealing with individuals with dementia is difficult at the best of times and far more difficult having the Covid pandemic thrown into the mix. I recognize the challenge it was for my mom to receive each of her Covid inoculations. Thank you for persevering to ensure she received both vaccines. I could not have asked for a better home for my mom to have been in, during the pandemic and especially with her declining mental health. It was evident that the staff put the health and welfare of my mom and the other residents as a top priority. A big heartfelt thanks!

Aberdeen Gardens Cares. My Uncle Has Been There Since October Of 2016 And Has Enjoyed Everybody. He Is The Best I Have Seen Him Years. Thankyou Aberdeen Gardens And The Wonderful Staff That Have Been Looking After Him.

My father-in-law has been a resident at Aberdeen Gardens since October 2019. Our family could not be more pleased with the excellent service provided by their extraordinary staff. They care about each and every resident to ensure they are well looked after and happy. This has never been more important than during the COVID 19 crisis. I was impressed with the numerous protocols put in place well ahead of government directives. We receive regular communications from the Executive Director about any issues or new guidelines. With all of the recent unfortunate news about certain retirement homes, we have peace of mind knowing he is safe and treated like a member of their family. Each and every request is looked after in an appropriate and timely manner, and they do not hesitate to make recommendations to improve his level of care. We will always remember the head chef telling us to watch what happens after 3 weeks, and indeed he looked and felt much better as his diet and medicines were carefully managed. This may not be the most expensive retirement home in the Hamilton region, but is the best managed, with the very best staff. We are grateful to every member of the Aberdeen Garden’s team for looking after my father-in-law so well. Though moving loved ones from their home is always a difficult decision, we are now enjoying more quality time together with him as his daily needs are taken care of. We wish that he had moved their sooner.

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.

ABERDEEN GARDENS

Located in beautiful west-end Hamilton, Aberdeen Gardens is full of life – from the beautiful cafe with all day coffee, tea and goodies to enjoy to the well-appointed lounge areas, with cozy spots for visiting. When you live at Aberdeen Gardens, you can enjoy an Independent Lifestyle with the support you desire to enhance your quality of life. Our residents enjoy all the comforts of home, while living in their own private suites. Aberdeen Gardens also affords a select number of suites to support transitional care. We offer security and peace of mind at great, affordable rates. Take a tour today and see why Aberdeen Gardens should be called home!

CAROLINE PLACE

Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

ABERDEEN GARDENS

Chest x-ray, Medical form completed by family doctor, Personal Interview, TB test required

CAROLINE PLACE

ABERDEEN GARDENS

Please note if a chest x-ray has been completed six months prior to admission or pre-assessment, then a TB is not necessary.