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.
Ruby Manor Ltd
10 Ruby Pl, St. John's, NL A1G 1P5, Canada
Ruby Manor Ltd is a government-licensed retirement home in St. John's, NL offering Level I, II, and enhanced care with meals, activities, and around-the-clock staff support.
Saint Luke’s, NL Health Services
24 Road De Luxe, St. John's, NL A1E 5Z3, Canada
Saint Luke's in St. John's, NL provides Independent Living, Long-Term Care, and Respite Care in a warm, well-supported community setting.
Saint Patrick's Mercy Home, NL Health Services
Elizabeth Ave, 146 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL A1B 1S5, Canada
Saint Patrick's Mercy Home is a long-established senior residence in St. John's, NL, offering a welcoming community with engaging programs and meaningful daily life.
St. John's Long Term Care
146 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL A1B 1S5, Canada
St. John's Long Term Care provides long-term, memory, respite, and skilled nursing care at 146 Elizabeth Ave in St. John's, Newfoundland.
The Agnes Pratt Home
239 Topsail Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 2B2, Canada
The Agnes Pratt Home at 239 Topsail Rd, St. John's, NL is a senior living facility known for its warm community spirit and meaningful resident experiences.
The Residence at Littledale
214 Waterford Bridge Rd, St. John's, NL A1E 0H1, Canada
The Residence at Littledale is a senior living community located at 214 Waterford Bridge Rd in St. John's, NL, offering a welcoming home for older adults.
Tiffany Village
50 Tiffany Ln, St. John's, NL A1A 0G1, Canada
Tiffany Village in St. John's, NL offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in a warm, full-service retirement community.
Westbury Estates Retirement Living
160 Southlands Blvd, St. John's, NL A1H 0P5, Canada
Westbury Estates in St. John's, NL is a 100-bed personal care home offering retirement and palliative care with personalized support and on-site staff around the clock.
Winslowe Ridge Retirement Living
11 L'Anse Aux Meadows Crescent, St. John's, NL A1E 5C1, Canada
Winslowe Ridge Retirement Living in St. John's, NL is a retirement home offering personalized care, chef-prepared meals, and a vibrant lifestyle for seniors.
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.