Bankside
Retirement Residence
- 71 Bankside Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2N 3L1
- 1 (226) 336 8941
- bankside@comfortofliving.com
- Available 24/7
A Home You Love For The Way You Live.
Living Options at Bankside in Kitchener
Retirement Residence
You and your loved ones can enjoy complete peace of mind in the independent living suites at our pet-friendly Bankside main residence. Our caring, skilled team is available 24/7 with a call bell system and an on-site nurse.
Your lifestyle includes daily meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry, plus a wide range of voluntary social and recreational programs. You can also opt for personalized care services whenever you need extra support—whether you are recovering from a recent surgery or injury, or wish to have daily assistance with personal routines, medication management, and vital monitoring.
Choose from a variety of well-appointed studio, one-bedroom suites designed to promote independence while providing absolute peace of mind. Best of all, our community is pet-friendly, because we know home isn’t complete without every member of the family.
Suite Features & Included Services
Every detail in our suites is designed to make your daily routine as effortless and comfortable as possible:
A selection of inviting suites
Studio
Starting from $3,151/month
Studio
One-bedroom
Starting from $4,606/month
One-bedroom
Safety & Peace of
Emergency response systems and professional on-site support
Community & Amenities
Access to residence amenities and scheduled outings
Life Enrichment & Wellness
Programs designed to support activity, connection and well-being
Dining & Hospitality
Home-style meals and welcoming dining spaces
Kitchener is a Place where nature and calm meet
Amenities
At Bankside, our amenities are thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, vibrant social connection, and an enriching daily routine in a welcoming, accessible environment. Each space is created to foster community, support active independence, and ensure residents feel relaxed, inspired, and truly at home. Residents can enjoy a variety of inviting shared spaces, including our newly renovated Great Hall for live entertainment and mixers, alongside a refreshed bistro and outdoor patio that offer casual settings for morning coffee or visiting with family. For relaxation and recreation, our residence features a dedicated movie theatre, an interactive arts and crafts studio, a bright sunroom, and a tranquil, non-denominational chapel. Those living in our adjacent seniors’ apartments also benefit from an exclusive main-floor lounge with its own bistro area and landscaped terrace, while our beautiful outdoor green spaces—complete with accessible walking paths and a signature koi pond—provide peaceful opportunities to connect with nature. Together, these carefully planned amenities support meaningful social moments, creative expression, and active daily living—helping residents at Bankside feel comfortable, connected, and engaged every day.
Health & Wellness
At Bankside, our life enrichment and wellness programs are thoughtfully designed to support holistic healthy aging, fostering independence and vitality in an engaging, supportive environment. Each program is created to nurture your physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being, giving you the freedom to shape your day around the activities that bring you joy. Residents can participate in tailored senior fitness classes and mobility sessions in our modern fitness room to build strength and maintain balance, or expand their horizons through educational seminars and workshops featuring guest speakers on a variety of informative topics. Our calendar offers a rich mix of social and cultural engagement, ranging from always-popular live music events featuring talented visiting musicians to informal everyday socials, book clubs, and discussion groups. For those exploring their senior living options, we also offer personalized trial experiences where prospective residents can join us for a fitness class, a social outing, or a guided walk-through of our monthly activities.
Dining
At Bankside, the kitchen is the heart of our home—a place where comfort, exceptional flavor, and meaningful connection come together. Mealtimes are thoughtfully designed to offer much more than daily nourishment, providing reassuring routines, sensory enjoyment, and a vibrant social atmosphere in a calm, welcoming setting. Our dedicated culinary team prepares delicious, home-style meals that reflect each resident’s individual dietary needs, seasonal tastes, and personal preferences. Residents start their morning with a freshly prepared hot breakfast daily, and look forward to weekly chef-inspired specials served with attentive hospitality in our restaurant-style main dining room. For added flexibility, a bistro menu remains available throughout the day for casual snacks and light refreshments, while our elegant private dining room provides an intimate space for families to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and special milestones together.
Care & Support
At Bankside, our care support services are thoughtfully designed to provide absolute peace of mind and personalized assistance within a safe, empowering environment. Each service is tailored to respect your individual independence while ensuring that compassionate, professional help is always close at hand whenever your needs change. Residents and their loved ones benefit from a caring, highly skilled team available 24/7, supported by an advanced call bell system and an on-site nurse for continuous clinical oversight. Whether you are living independently and simply appreciate the convenience of daily meals, weekly housekeeping, and linen laundry, or you require specialized support, our care adapts seamlessly to your lifestyle. We offer flexible, temporary assistance for those recovering from a recent surgery or injury, alongside respectful daily support for morning and evening routines, medication management, oxygen service, and vital monitoring.
