Your Next Chapter Deserves
a Perfect Beginning.
We've done the research so you don't have to. Every retirement residence in Oakville and Burlington — compared, explained, and matched to your lifestyle. Guided by a team with Canada's most respected senior real estate designation.
Every Home. Every Detail.
Filter by city, care level, or lifestyle to find the residence that fits your life.
Amica Bronte Harbour
Oakville$4,800+
Amica Glen Abbey
Oakville$5,200+
Delmanor Glen Abbey
Oakville$4,000+
Sunrise of Oakville
Oakville$5,533+
Chartwell Oakville
Oakville$4,200+
Chartwell Waterford
Oakville$4,000+
Oakville Estates
Oakville$4,500+
Palermo Village
Oakville$3,800+
Livita Queens Avenue
Oakville$3,500+
West Oak Village
Oakville$3,800+
Memory & Company – Oakville
Oakville$5,500+
Chartwell Martha's Landing
Burlington$4,200+
Chartwell Lakeshore
Burlington$4,000+
Pearl & Pine
Burlington$5,000+
Village of Tansley Woods
Burlington$4,786
LaSalle Park Retirement
Burlington$4,730
Heritage Place
Burlington$3,800+
Burlington Gardens
Burlington$3,800+
📋 Free: The "Choosing a Residence" Checklist
Our 47-point checklist covering care quality, dining, safety, financials, and what most people forget to ask on tours.
Top Homes Compared
Quickly narrow your shortlist by comparing price, care level, and key features.
| Residence | City | Care Levels | Starting Price | Vibe | Standout Feature | Pets | RHRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amica Bronte Harbour | Oakville | Ind · Assist · Respite | $4,800+ | Luxury Waterfront | Lake Ontario views, rooftop terrace | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Delmanor Glen Abbey | Oakville | Ind · Assist · Respite | $4,000+ | Luxury Boutique | LivingWell™ health coaching, 4.9★ | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Amica Glen Abbey | Oakville | Ind · Assist | $5,200+ | Luxury Boutique | Townhomes + suites, symphony performers | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Sunrise of Oakville | Oakville | Assist · Memory · Respite | $5,533+ | Specialized Care | Dedicated dementia programs | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Oakville Estates | Oakville | Ind · Assist · Memory | $4,500+ | Luxury All-Care | Indoor aquatic centre, soaring atrium | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Chartwell Oakville | Oakville | Ind · Assist · Memory | $4,200+ | Active Community | Largest suites in Oakville, walkable | Inquire | View ↗ |
| Palermo Village | Oakville | Ind · Assist | $3,800+ | Active Community | Lounge/bar, live music, on-site vendors | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Livita Queens Avenue | Oakville | Ind · Assist | $3,500+ | Community-Focused | Best value in Oakville, garden setting | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Pearl & Pine | Burlington | Ind · Assist · Respite | $5,000+ | Luxury Waterfront | Spiral staircase, grand interiors, lakefront | ✅ | View ↗ |
| LaSalle Park | Burlington | Ind · Assist | $4,730+ | Luxury Lakefront | CLUBfit program, lake views | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Village of Tansley Woods | Burlington | Ind · Assist · Memory | $4,786+ | Active Village | 10th-floor lake-view restaurant | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Chartwell Martha's Landing | Burlington | Ind · Assist · Memory | $4,200+ | Boutique Waterfront | Downtown Burlington, Spencer Smith Park | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Heritage Place | Burlington | Independent | $3,800+ | Private Community | Bungalows available, creek-side setting | ✅ | View ↗ |
| Burlington Gardens | Burlington | Independent | $3,800+ | Active Independent | Atria all-inclusive, RBG proximity | ✅ | View ↗ |
📄 Download the Full PDF Comparison Guide
A print-ready comparison of all 27+ residences including floor plan options, waitlist notes, and inspection status.
It's More Than Moving.
It's a New Beginning.
After 30–40 years in a home, this transition is a significant life milestone. We help you honour that while making the practical steps manageable.
What to Do with 40 Years of Memories
A thoughtful approach makes this personal process meaningful rather than stressful.
- Use a "Keep / Gift / Donate / Sell" sorting framework — one room at a time
- Involve adult children early with open, loving conversations
- Hire a Senior Move Manager to take the physical burden off your family
- Estate sale companies handle valuables with zero effort from you
- Document heirlooms with photos and stories before they move on
Involving Family Without the Drama
Family conversations about this transition can be loaded with emotion. Here's how to navigate them gracefully.
- Schedule a dedicated family meeting — not a casual mention at dinner
- Frame it as your choice and your plan; ask for support, not permission
- Assign each person a specific role to avoid overlap and conflict
- Acknowledge their grief too — they're also saying goodbye to the family home
- Set a clear timeline so the process doesn't drag on
Grieving the Home — and Growing Forward
Feeling loss about leaving is completely normal. Honouring it is part of moving forward well.
- Write a letter to your home — acknowledge everything it held and meant
- Host a "farewell dinner" with close family before the move
- Create a photo book of every room; small ritual, enormous comfort
- Focus on what you're gaining: community, freedom, new friendships
- Give yourself 3–6 months to fully settle before judging the decision
What About Your Pet?
For many seniors, their dog or cat is non-negotiable — and research confirms pets reduce loneliness and improve health outcomes.
- Use the Residence Finder filter for "Pets Welcome"
- Ask about weight limits, deposits, and dedicated walking areas
- Amica, Palermo Village, Pearl & Pine, and LaSalle Park are known pet-friendly options
- Confirm pet visitor policies even if you're not moving in with one
Timing the Move Right
The best time to start looking is before you absolutely need to — waitlists at top residences can be 3–18 months.
- Begin touring 12–18 months before your target move-in date
- Most homes offer trial or respite stays to "test drive" first
- Spring and fall are peak selling seasons — align your move accordingly
- Martin Group's market analysis pinpoints your optimal listing window
Trusted Downsizing Services
You don't have to figure out every piece alone. These professionals make the process genuinely easier:
- Senior Move Managers — pack, coordinate, set up the new suite
- Estate Sale Companies — monetize contents effortlessly
- Junk Removal — clear what's left in hours, not days
- Staging Professionals — maximize your home's sale price
- Martin Group — complete transition plan from list to close
🗓️ Free: The 12-Month Downsizing Roadmap
A month-by-month action plan from "thinking about it" to closing day. What to do, when, and in what order.
The Math That Changes Everything.
Most families are surprised when they actually do the numbers. Staying in a large home is often more expensive than beautiful all-inclusive retirement living.
Staying in Your 4-Bedroom Home
Annual estimated costs — South Oakville / Burlington
All-Inclusive Retirement Living
What your monthly fee typically covers
The Equity Play — South Oakville
$1.8M – $3.5M+The median sale price for a detached home in South Oakville. Selling your home doesn't just fund retirement — it can fund an exceptional retirement lifestyle for decades. A $2M home invested conservatively at 4% generates ~$80,000/year — more than enough for premium retirement living while your principal grows.
🏠 Free: "Hidden Gems of Oakville Senior Living"
Our 5-page insider guide: best food, best lake views, shortest waitlists — and the questions no one tells you to ask.
From "Thinking About It" to Closing Day
A clear, step-by-step plan so you always know what to do next.
Begin the Conversation
Have honest conversations with family. Articulate your must-haves. Browse this Finder.
Tour Residences
Schedule tours at 4–6 shortlisted homes. Bring our Checklist. Ask about waitlists.
Financial Review
Meet with a financial advisor to review your equity position and monthly retirement budget.
Narrow to Top 2 Homes
Return for second visits. Meet current residents. Request a trial overnight stay.
Get on the Waitlist
Place your name at your preferred residence. Review the Residency Agreement with a lawyer.
Meet Martin Group
Get your home's current market value. Understand your selling timeline and how it aligns with move-in.
Begin Decluttering
Start with basement and garage. One area per week. Engage an estate sale company.
Pre-Listing Improvements
Identify high-ROI improvements. Fresh paint and staging typically deliver a 5–10% price premium.
Staging & Photography
Our staging partner prepares the home. Professional photography and video are completed.
List Your Home
Your home goes to market at the optimal time. Martin Group manages all showings and negotiations.
Accept an Offer & Plan
Confirm your move-in date. Book your Senior Move Manager and coordinate logistics.
Move Day & Close 🎉
Move into your beautiful new home. Your lawyer closes the sale. Your equity is yours to enjoy.
📅 Download the Full Roadmap PDF
A print-friendly month-by-month PDF to share with your family and check off as you go.
Why Families Choose Martin Group
This transition is one of the most significant your family will navigate. Having the right team — one that genuinely understands the human side of it — makes all the difference.
Karen holds the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation — specialized training in the financial, legal, and emotional dimensions of helping clients 55+ navigate one of life's biggest transitions. Working alongside the full Martin Group team, Karen brings both market expertise and genuine compassion to every senior move.
The SRES® Difference
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation is earned — not bought. It requires specialized coursework in senior housing options, reverse mortgages, estate planning, and the psychology of downsizing. Karen brings all of this to your family's table.
We Solve Both Problems
Most agents can help you sell a house. Martin Group helps you solve the whole equation — where you're going AND how to get the best possible outcome from the home you're leaving. Both sides, handled with care.
Deep Local Relationships
We have working relationships with the marketing directors at residences across Oakville and Burlington. We know which homes have the shortest waitlists, which have the best dining, and which will feel like the right fit for your family.
A Complete, Compassionate Process
From your first conversation about "maybe someday" to closing day — we walk alongside you. We coordinate trusted downsizing professionals, movers, lawyers, and financial advisors so your family doesn't have to figure it out alone.
Let's Have a Conversation.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a warm, honest conversation with a team that truly understands what this transition involves — and how to make it as smooth as possible for your family.
We typically respond within a few hours. Your information is never shared or sold.
Martin Group · martingroup.ca · Serving Oakville, Burlington & Halton Region. All retirement home information is for general guidance; verify current details directly with each residence. RHRA inspection records available at rhra.ca.
