THE COMFORT LIFE REPORT:Caroline Place
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living
Guest stays available, Respite care available, Convalescent care, Private home-care allowed
Cost (from):
$3,550
Suites:
108 suites (Studio, 1-bed, 2-bed)
Capacity:
120 residents
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Our Perspective
How we see 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.
This community brings progressive ideals to Hamilton’s downtown, making senior living part of the area's progressive renewal. Caroline Place combines fun and activity on the exterior with a vibrant life inside. Sure, there’s lots to do downtown: shopping, lunch at one of the many cafes, The Farmer’s Market, and the library, all a short walk away. But Caroline Place is its own little cozy community of friendship and freedom. There’s exceptional dining, a design that incorporates a 24-hour café, a fitness center, and several lovely dining areas and lounges. It immediately feels like a great place to live.
Caroline Place really comes to life in the summer months. This includes outings to nearby waterfalls and walking trails, for example. There's also the increased availability of nearby activities in Hamilton's revitalized city core.
One exceptional aspect of Caroline Place is the food, offered in rich variety. We’re impressed with the choices! Sample the buffet, where there are creative entrees to choose from, prepared by the in-house chef. Meals are also very well-balanced, special diets are accounted for, and throughout the day, you’ll find snacks and fruit available in the café. And there’s always someone to share the moment with, whether that’s a fellow senior or one of the caring, enthusiastic staff.
Community’s Perspective
How Caroline Place sees itself
Who are you as a community?
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.
- Opened in: 2010
- Ownership: Private. A member of LEV Senior Living
- Languages Spoken: English
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
We assist residents to be as independent as they want and support aging-in-place model and believe in residents staying with us even as their needs and care levels change. We plan our programs and services based on residents' wants and needs and strive to build a welcoming community.
What supports do you offer residents as they adjust to life there?
Our team will get to know each resident and their likes and dislikes so they can try to make accommodation to ensure you feel at home. Each of our managers will meet with you to discuss anything appropriate for their departments. I.E Dietary Allergies, Medications, Maintenance needs.
How are residents supported if their needs change?
Caroline Place has not responded to this question yet.
Under what conditions would you advise someone against choosing your community?
Caroline Place has not responded to this question yet.
What might residents find surprising about your community?
One of the great things about Caroline Place is the buffet option at lunch. Most of our residents love that they can fully customize their choices from the salad bar. For those unable to do so, we also offer full service in the dining room as well.
How will your community change in the next five years?
Caroline Place has not responded to this question yet.
What five facts about your community should people know?
• Buffet Style for Lunch & Dinner
• Shuttle available for outings and resident appointments
• Weekly Happy Hours
• We have a Secret Garden! (You will have to visit to see it)
Insider Perspectives
Reviews of Caroline Place
What residents and their loved ones say about Caroline Place in reviews.
Ruth Kaulback, family member
"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. "Rita Baran, family member
"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 ..."Tony Rockingham, family member
"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 ver..."Lifestyle
Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $3,550
At Caroline Place, you can live as independent as you want knowing that if you need us we are there.
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $3,550
Includes
- Designated dining area
- Diabetes (Extra fee)
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Incontinence care (Extra fee)
- Medication administration (Extra fee)
- Resident Reminders (Extra fee)
Assistance with
- Bathing (Extra fee)
- Dressing (Extra fee)
- Transfers (Extra fee)
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $3,550 - $4,450
- Size: 340sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$850
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $4,995
- Size: 550sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$850
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
- Type: 2-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $5,595
- Size: 700sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$850
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (included)
- Call Bell System
- Dishwasher
- Full size fridge
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Personal phone number in room (included)
- Stove
- Contact:
Dining
Here at Caroline Place we recognize that everyone is unique and we will work with our residents to ensure that they enjoy their dining experience. We can help people with their self directed diabetic issues, we provide choices and flexibility with the special requests that are brought to us.
Meal service : Bistro: (24 hours), Buffet, Room Service (extra fee), Table service, Tray service in suite (extra fee)
Seating type : Assigned seating
Special diets : Diabetic, Lactose free, Low sodium, Puree foods, Vegetarian
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
We also have a visiting Audiologist, Optometrist, Mobility Specialist,
Arts and crafts
Billiards
Community Garden
Computers
Emergency call system (pendent)
Fitness Studio
Games Room
Hairdresser
Internet
Laundry machines
Library
Mail box
Mail to concierge
Movie theatre
Newspaper delivery available to suite
Newspapers delivered to concierge
Onsite foot care
Parking (outdoor)
Party room
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Private bus for outings, regular trips
Recreation facilities onsite
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa/Beauty Salon
Storage lockers
Wellness Center
Wheelchair (electric)
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bible Classes
Billiards/Pool Tables
Bingo
Brain Fitness
Card Games
Continued education
Day Trips
Entertainment
Excursions
Exercise Program
Gardening
Movie Nights
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Resident social / activity club
Theatre
Volunteering
Weekly Shopping Trips & Excursions
Staff & Care
General Manager's Message
Anamaria Marinic
Greetings from Caroline Place, and Welcome Home.
Caroline Place is a Retirement Residence, a Community with Heart in the Heart of Hamilton.
We are central to transportation, banking, hospitals, churches and doctors' offices. For those who desire a vibrant lifestyle we are steps away from First Ontario Place, The Art Gallery of Hamilton, The Farmers' Market, Hamilton Place, Jackson Square and so much more! Just minutes from great food and shopping districts such as Locke Street, James St and Westdale, you'll love being in the neighbourhood.
We are close to HWY 403, Main Street and King Streets in Hamilton.
Please accept this as my personal invitation to come and experience the extraordinary lifestyle at Caroline Place!
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | 8 hrs/day |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Guest Attendant | 11 hrs/day |
| Health & Wellness Team | on call |
| Massage Therapist | visiting 1x/week |
| Geriatric Pharmacist | on call |
| Mobility Specialist | visiting 1x/month |
| Foot care specialist | visiting 1x/month |
| Dentist | on call |
| Physiotherapist | visiting 5x/week |
| Chiropodist | visiting 2x/month |
Number of care staff:
- Daytime: 3
- Weekends: 2
- Nights: 2
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available (cost from $125)
- Respite care available (cost from $125)
- Convalescent care (cost from $125)
- Private home-care allowed
Health Services:
- Catheter care(with special assistance)
- Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
- Medication charted by exception(with special assistance)
- Ostomy care(with special assistance)
- Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
- Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)
Move-in requirements
• Chest x-ray
• Medical form completed by family doctor
• Personal Interview
• TB test required
COVID-19 Information
Our Response to COVID-19
August 20, 2020
Current Status: Caroline Place has not had ANY Covid-19 in the building. (updated April 2, 2021)
We are pleased to share that we remain free of COVID-19. We are currently accepting new admissions, and continue to follow the guidelines put forth by the Government and Public Health units.
As case numbers in Ontario continue to decline, we are actively working towards the re-opening of all of our Dining Rooms. This important part of daily life has been missed! Please touch base with the residence directly if you would like further information.
If you have specific questions, please reach out to the individual residence. Access points, timing and other processes may differ slightly from residence to residence.
Stay safe and healthy!
News
Recent News
Caroline Times - August 2021 issue
Caroline Place has been nominated for the Spectators Readers Choice Awards! Another month has flown by. While things remain very much like they were last month, we remain COVID-FREE! ... read more.
Accreditation & Associations
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
In the Heart of the City, we are within walking distance to Music and entertainment, shopping, Central Library, Hamilton Farmers Market, City Hall, Art Gallery of Hamilton, Dundurn Castle, recreation and lots of dining options.
Caroline Place is located at 118 Market Street, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3P9.
What's nearby:
AGH - Art Gallery of Hamilton
Hamilton Place - HPO
Central Library
Hamilton Farmers Market Players Guild Of Hamilton TheatreCompare Caroline Place with nearby communities
| Compare with | Lifestyle options | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Gardens | Independent Living, Assisted Living | Hamilton, Ontario |
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| Meadowlands - A VIVA Retirement Community | Independent Living, Assisted Living | Ancaster, Ontario |
| Amica Dundas | Independent Living, Assisted Living | Dundas, Ontario |
| St. Elizabeth Retirement Residence | Independent Living, Assisted Living | Hamilton, Ontario |
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