St. John's Senior Homes
Searching for senior living in St. John’s? Browse retirement homes, assisted living communities, independent living options, memory care, and long-term care residences all in one place. Compare local communities, amenities, and care services to find the right fit for yourself or a loved one.
Bishops Gardens Seniors Living
190 Pennywell Rd, St. John's, NL A1C 2L6, Canada
Bishops Gardens Seniors Living offers independent living in the heart of downtown St. John's, NL, set within a beautifully restored historic landmark at 190 Pennywell Rd.
Cambridge Estates
64 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John's, NL A1B 5G8, Canada
Cambridge Estates is a licensed personal care home in St. John's, NL offering Level 1, Level 2, and Enhanced Care in private and semi-private suites.
Chancellor Park
270 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 5A2, Canada
Chancellor Park is a nationally accredited long-term and continuing care facility in St. John's, NL, offering compassionate 24/7 care in a warm, family-focused environment.
Glenbrook Lodge, NL Health Services
105 A Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 2G9, Canada
Glenbrook Lodge in St. John's, NL provides long-term and palliative care in a warm, resident-centred community with professional support available around the clock.
Karwood Retirement Retreat
39 Karwood Dr, St. John's, NL A1L 3Y9, Canada
Karwood Retirement Retreat is a senior living community located at 39 Karwood Dr in St. John's, NL, offering a retreat-style setting for older adults.
Kenny's Pond Retirement Community
135 MacDonald Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 0E4, Canada
Kenny's Pond Retirement Community in St. John's, NL offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in beautifully renovated suites.
Lanes Retirement Living
134 Airport Heights Dr, St. John's, NL A1A 4Z7, Canada
Lanes Retirement Living in St. John's, NL offers independent living and retirement home care in a warm, supportive community with staff available around the clock.
Pearl House
163 Park Av, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1K6, Canada
Pearl House in Mount Pearl, NL provides comfortable private and semi-private suites with meals, housekeeping, and around-the-clock emergency response in a caring community.
Pleasant View Towers, NL Health Services
10 Linden Pl, St. John's, NL A1B 2S8, Canada
Pleasant View Towers in St. John's, NL provides long-term care, memory care, respite, and skilled nursing with daily meals and on-site support.
Learn More About senior Care in St. John's
St. John’s is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador and the oldest city in North America, with a harbour settlement history stretching back over five centuries. It sits on the Avalon Peninsula at the far eastern edge of the continent, closer to London than to Vancouver, and that geographic isolation has shaped a city with a distinct identity and a tight-knit character that is immediately apparent to anyone who spends time there. For families researching senior living, that character matters: St. John’s is a city where community connections run deep and where many seniors have lived their entire lives within a few neighbourhoods.
Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the most rapidly aging provinces in Canada. The provincial median age of 48 years in 2021 was the highest of any province, and St. John’s, while younger than the provincial average at a median age of 42, still reflects an aging population with approximately 19.6 percent of residents aged 65 or over. The province’s senior care system distinguishes clearly between two types of care settings: long-term care homes for those requiring daily nursing care, and personal care homes for those needing assistance with daily living but not continuous nursing support. Both are accessed through Eastern Health, the regional health authority serving the Avalon Peninsula, following a clinical assessment that determines which level of care is appropriate.
Personal care homes in NL are licensed by Eastern Health in consultation with Service NL under the Personal Care Home Regulations. Long-term care homes operate under the Department of Health and Community Services Operational Standards. Both types are subject to regular inspection and monitoring. Access to either publicly subsidized personal care or long-term care is through Eastern Health’s single-entry system, with priority based on assessed need.
St. John’s is a compact and hilly city. The downtown core around Water Street and Duckworth Street is walkable, but the terrain and the spread of suburban neighbourhoods mean most residents rely on vehicles for daily errands. Metrobus operates 23 bus routes across St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise, including Route 14 connecting directly to the airport. All Metrobus vehicles are low-floor accessible. Metrolink provides on-demand paratransit service for residents unable to use fixed-route transit.
For out-of-province families, St. John’s International Airport connects directly to Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, and other Canadian cities. There is no VIA Rail service to Newfoundland. The island is accessible from the mainland only by air or by Marine Atlantic ferry from North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Use the search tool above to filter listings by care type and the features most relevant to your family’s situation.