Last updated: November 2026
Suites and Pricing
This page shows the suites at Niagara Gardens Retirement Living in St. Catharines, Ontario and what is included in the monthly fee. The rate schedule, effective June 1, 2026, is printed in full below. For current availability, call (905) 687-3388 or book a tour.
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Your suite
What suites are available?
One-room suite
About 260 sq ft
A bright, private one-room suite with its own bathroom and air conditioning.
One-room suite
About 285 sq ft
A little more room to spread out, still private and easy to care for.
One-room suite
About 320 sq ft
The largest one-room suite, with comfortable space for your own furniture.
Two-room suites
Two-room suites are available in the 181 building, for residents who want a separate sitting area.
In each suite
What does each suite include?
- A private bathroom
- Its own air conditioning and heating
- An emergency call system
- Smoke and heat detectors and sprinklers
Furnishing
Can residents bring their own furniture?
Yes. A suite can be furnished at no extra cost with a bed, night table, dresser and upholstered chair, or residents can bring their own furniture. Many residents bring a favourite chair, pictures and the things that make a house feel like home.
Included in the suite rate
What is included in the suite rate?
- Heat, hydro and water
- Air conditioning in suites
- Window coverings
- Call-bell monitoring
- Nightly routine checks in building 175 by PSW staff
- An on-site Director of Care, 40 hours weekly
- At least two staff on duty at all times for emergency response
Not included
Cable TV, telephone, and a refrigerator or stove in the room are not included.
Housekeeping, laundry and meals
Bed linens and towels are laundered, personal laundry is done, and suites are cleaned weekly. Three meals plus snacks are served daily, with fluid tray service when a resident is ill and therapeutic diets on a medical professional's authorization.
Rates
What does it cost?
Monthly rates are effective June 1, 2026. The schedule below is printed as published in the Niagara Gardens information pack.
Independent living
All-in monthly rates, 181 Niagara Street
| Suite | Size | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 260 sq ft | $2,700 |
| Medium | 285 sq ft | $2,800 |
| Large | 320 sq ft | $3,045 |
| Two-room suite | Two rooms | $4,125 |
| Second occupant | Sharing a suite | Add $850 |
These all-in rates include housekeeping and laundry ($450 per month) and meals ($475 per month). Two occupants sharing a two-room suite pay $4,975 per month in total. Medication support in building 181 is an additional $270 per month.
Assisted living
Monthly rates, 175 Niagara Street
| Component | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Base rate | $2,000 |
| Housekeeping and laundry | $450 |
| Meals | $475 |
| Medication support | $370 |
| Level of care, low | $1,100 |
| Level of care, high | $1,300 |
The level of care is set by the resident's care assessment. The high level of care includes total assistance and transfer care.
Total monthly rates
What does the total come to?
| Level of care | Total per month |
|---|---|
| Low care | $4,395 |
| High care | $4,595 |
| Two occupants sharing, low care | $6,540 |
| Two occupants sharing, high care | $6,740 |
Short stays and supplies
Transitional stays and briefs
- Transitional (short) stay: $100 per day.
- Brief program: $12 per day for transitional stays, or $200 per month in building 175.
- Bariatric briefs: an additional $150 per month.
- Tabbed briefs are supplied by the home. Incontinence underwear is not supplied.
Deposits and other charges
What else may apply?
- Deposit: $1,000 per person, in both buildings.
- Building 175 has a $500 non-refundable administration fee. Building 181 has no administration fee.
- For transitional stays, the deposit is applied to the daily rate [CONFIRM: deposit applied to daily rate wording].
- Late payment charge: $150.
- Guest meals: breakfast $8, lunch $10, dinner $15.
Rates shown are from the Niagara Gardens information pack, effective June 1, 2026. Call the residence to confirm current rates and suite availability.
Come and see for yourself
See a suite and hear the rates
A 30-minute tour includes a look inside a real suite, so you can picture daily life and hear the current rates in person.