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The Village of Riverside Glen Retirement Home

60 Woodlawn Road E. Guelph ON N1H 8M8

4.3/5

(124 reviewers)

From Google

Type:

Retirement Home

Suites:

195

Languages:

English

Cultural designations:

None

Starting price:

From $6,917/mo

About Us

The Village of Riverside Glen is located in Guelph’s north end, just off Woodlawn Road. As one of the original Schlegel Villages, it offers a warm and inclusive retirement and long-term care residence where seniors can enjoy meaningful experiences and dedicated support throughout every stage of aging. The community is designed around the Schlegel Villages' 'Neighbourhoods and Villages' philosophy, which emphasizes independence, connection, and joyful living. Residents benefit from a peaceful setting that provides both privacy and easy access to local shopping, dining, parks, and walking paths.

Levels of Care

The community offers a full continuum of services tailored to different stages of life, including: - Independent Living Apartments (Ailsa Craig's Neighbourhood): Spacious accommodations with weekly housekeeping, linen laundry, and access to on-site amenities and activities. - Retirement Apartments (Becker Neighbourhood): Apartments equipped with in-suite washer and dryer, kitchenette, full-size fridge, and microwave, including lunch and dinner, housekeeping, and linen service. - Full-Service Retirement Suites (Williamsburg Neighbourhood): Ground-level suites with kitchenettes and walk-out patios, providing assistance with daily living, meals, laundry, and wellness supports. - Assisted Living (Egerton Neighbourhood): Enhanced personal support for daily tasks such as dressing and bathing, with a focus on preserving dignity and independence. - Memory Care (Emma’s Neighbourhood): Secure, specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, complemented by customized recreation programs. - Long-Term Care: Clinical and personal support for complex care needs, delivered by skilled professionals in a compassionate setting.

Accommodation Options

The accommodations in the community are designed to be accessible and comfortable, featuring various layouts that cater to different needs. The overall suite design emphasizes functionality and ease of access for residents.

Support Services

The community provides a range of personal care and health-related support services, including medication management, assistance with bathing and toileting, diabetes support, emergency call systems, injection assistance, overnight support, and professional nursing.

Amenities

Residents have access to a variety of amenities that enhance daily life, including a Main Street concept featuring social hubs and gathering areas, on-site health clinics, salons, and wellness supports, a village shuttle service for appointments and outings, and flexible access to social clubs, reading rooms, and craft corners.

Activities

The community offers engaging recreation and social life opportunities, with daily programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Residents can participate in shared experiences such as music, gardening, crafting, and storytelling, as well as meaningful rituals and special events that celebrate life milestones. An inclusive, neighbourly culture fosters friendship and community spirit.

Dining

Each neighbourhood within the community features its own spacious dining room where meals are prepared daily by qualified chefs using fresh ingredients. Residents enjoy nutritious and flavourful meals in a comfortable, social setting. The dining experience is personalized, respectful, and designed to nourish both body and spirit.

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Care Services at The Village of Riverside Glen Retirement Home

Assistance with Bathing

Assistance with Feeding

Assistance with Personal Hygiene

Assistance with Ambulation

Provision of Skin and Wound Care

Continence Care

Administration of Drugs or Another Substance

Provision of a Meal

Assistance with Dressing

Any Service That a Member of the Ontario College of Pharmacists Provides While Engaging in the Practice of Pharmacy

Any service that a member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario provides while engaging in the practice of medicine

Any Service That a Member of the College of Nurses of Ontario Provides While Engaging in the Practice of Nursing

Care services provided by retirement homes are available through the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

Contact The Village of Riverside Glen Retirement Home

Last modified on Aug 8, 2025