Lifestyle Options > Independent Retirement

For an independent lifestyle, without the worry of household maintenance and the bother of daily chores, The Gardens' "Independent Retirement" option creates the freedom for older adults to devote themselves wholeheartedly to the things in life they love to do. Tired of cooking and dishes? We serve three delectable, nutritious meals daily—served by our attentive, well-trained staff. Tired of laundry and household cleaning? Enjoy hotel-style living and weekly housekeeping. Our staff ensures your comfort by providing fresh bed linens and towels, in addition to attending to your personal laundry services. Pamper yourself. You've earned it. We provide you with the services and amenities that reduce your routine commitments and enlarge your horizons—all in a setting that is as lovely as it is secure.

You Deserve This
Are you ready for a gracious lifestyle in beautiful surroundings? At The Gardens of Peterborough, entertain guests in our lovely dining rooms or in one of our private dining areas. Relax comfortably in our beautiful, spacious Atrium parks or fireside lounges and enjoy visits with friends and family. Have your hair done in our on-site beauty salon or have a relaxing tea in our comfortable tearooms. Enjoy quiet, private times or join in our regular in-house entertainment and Special Events brought right to your door. Visit our Amenities section to explore the many features of our lovely communities.

Life Enriching Activities
If a more active lifestyle is what you are after, this is the place. The Gardens offers an array of stimulating programs to meet our residents' social, cultural, and recreational needs. We organize activities to complement residents' current interests and help them discover new ones. Enjoy our fitness facilities or join in our exercise and activation programs, designed to increase mobility and independence. Led by our full-time Activity Directors, we have regular excursions on our air-conditioned bus to exciting destinations. We host frequent workshops and seminars provided by guest speakers on a variety of topics of interest to our residents. Visit our Activities section to see more of what we offer. The options are endless.

It's All About Choice - Yours
We tailor our plans based on our residents' needs and desires. You decide how you want to live. Take advantage of our professional laundry service, or do your own laundry in our free laundry centres located throughout our Gardens communities. If you prefer quiet, private time, or if you'd rather participate in our many outings and events—the choice is yours. Our Activity Directors will ensure your lifestyle remains as quiet or as social as you wish.

Security and Peace of Mind
Independent Living at The Gardens of Peterborough is ideal for older adults who refuse to compromise on lifestyle, but want the security of our unmatched Health and Care Services. Should the need arise, our dedicated staff is available around the clock so you can easily contact us for any need. Emergency response systems are located in each suite and our registered nursing staff is on-site, 24 hours a day. Our communities have fire sprinkler systems, state-of-the-art alarm systems, emergency generators, and a caring staff dedicated to your well being. At The Gardens of Peterborough we take the worry out of day to day living—so that you can live life to the fullest.