Ancaster’s Premier Retirement Community
Welcome to Meadowlands, a warm and welcoming Ancaster retirement community designed to help you live comfortably, independently, and joyfully. With Anytime Dining, updated amenities, refreshed suites, and friendly service, Meadowlands delivers a vibrant approach to retirement living in Ontario. Whether you’re enjoying a chef-made meal, relaxing in one of our renovated lounges, or staying active through daily programs, you’ll feel right at home from day one.
Available Suites
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Our Suites
Beautiful. Spacious. Safe. Thoughtfully Designed.
Every suite at Meadowlands is thoughtfully designed for comfort and ease. Renovated layouts feature refrigerators and microwaves, bright large windows, and walk-in showers with built-in seating and safety bars. With generous walk-in closets, classic finishes, and flexible layouts, your suite feels warm, comfortable, and truly your own.
Included in Every Suite:
- Seasonal personal control of heating and air conditioning
- Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator & microwave
- Private bathroom with walk-in shower, built-in seat & safety bars
- Large windows with included window treatments
- Emergency call button system (including wearable pendant)
- Neutral finishes ready for personal décor
Two Bedroom
(1,008 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Two Bedroom
(1,008 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Two Bedroom
(1,008 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Two Bedroom
(1,008 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
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One Bedroom Small
(519 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra-Large Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
One Bedroom Large
(679 sq. ft.)
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedro oms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Extra-Large Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Click on the orange circles for more information.
One Bedroom Large
(679 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra-Large Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
One Bedroom + Den
(750 sq. ft.)
Extra-Large Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Click on the orange circles for more information.
One Bedroom + Den
(750 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra-Large Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Two Bedroom
(1022 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra-Large Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Click on the orange circles for more information.
Two Bedroom
(1022 sq. ft.)
Kitchenette
With a full-size fridge and microwave, you can prepare a light snack anytime you're hungry. (Which won't be often thanks to our V!VAlicious meals!)
Step-in Shower
With a built-in seat, grab-bars and lower step-in height, your step-in shower is designed to keep you safe.
Walk-in Closet
Down-sizing from a larger house won't get you down, thanks to our generously sized walk-in closets!
Emergency Call System
With buttons in the bedrooms and bathrooms, you can connect to help within seconds! Plus, all Community Members receive a wearable call button pendant.
Extra Windows
Let the sunshine in! Or pull down the light-filtering blinds for a quick nap after lunch.
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The Violet
510 sq. ft.
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The Rose
811 sq. ft.
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The Gardenia
579 sq. ft.
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The Lavender
610 sq. ft.
Included in Every Suite:
- Seasonal personal control of heating and air conditioning
- Kitchenette with full-size refrigerator & microwave
- Private bathroom with walk-in shower, built-in seat & safety bars
- Large windows with included window treatments
- Emergency call button system (including wearable pendant)
- Neutral finishes ready for personal décor
Amazing Amenities
From a cozy bistro-café and cheerful pub to wellness spaces like the Brain Gym, Meadowlands offers a full mix of amenities that make every day enjoyable, active, and social.
- PERKS! Bistro-Café – Fresh coffee, teas & baked treats
- Pints! Pub – A bright, casual spot to watch the game or enjoy time with friends
- V!VACraft Kitchen – Perfect for baking, cooking demos & creative classes
- Brain Gym – Games, reading, computers & mental fitness activities
- V!VAfit Strength & Stretch Studios – Equipment designed for older adults
- Golf Simulator
- Saltwater Pool – Heated, gentle on skin & perfect for relaxation
- Salon – Professional hair styling, manicures & pampering
- Victory Garden – Raised planters for easy gardening
- Lounge & Seating Areas – Welcoming spaces to gather, relax & socialize
- V!VAPlex Theatre – Big-screen movies with popcorn
- Outdoor Spaces – Landscape paths & comfortable seating areas
V!VAlicious Dining
Eat Well. Live Well.
Every meal at Meadowlands is V!VAlicious—fresh, flavourful, and crafted with your well-being in mind. Our chefs prepare homestyle favourites using wholesome ingredients, including herbs, vegetables, and fruits grown in our Victory Garden. With Anytime Dining and plenty of daily variety, meals are always enjoyable, nutritious, and satisfying.
Every V!VAlicious Dining Experience Includes:
- Three meals daily: breakfast, lunch & dinner with Anytime Dining
- Chef-prepared dishes full of flavour
- Table service in the dining room
- À la carte choices & rotating chef specials
- Quality wine selections
- Gourmet & themed nights
- PERKS! Bistro-Café for coffee, snacks & baked goods
- Private dining room for hosting family & friends
- And much more
Every V!VAlicious Dining Experience Includes:
- Three meals daily: breakfast, lunch & dinner with Anytime Dining
- Chef-prepared dishes full of flavour
- Table service in the dining room
- À la carte choices & rotating chef specials
- Quality wine selections
- Gourmet & themed nights
- PERKS! Bistro-Café for coffee, snacks & baked goods
- Private dining room for hosting family & friends
- And much more
Living the V!VA Life
Each day at Meadowlands brings something new—fitness classes, culinary demos, social gatherings, and spontaneous outings around Ancaster. With plenty of inviting spaces and friendly faces, it’s easy to stay active, engaged, and connected.
Here’s a taste of what our Community Members have enjoyed lately:
- Healthy living lectures
- V!VAfit strength & balance classes
- Cooking & baking demonstrations
- Talks on historical & current events
- Wine tasting events
- Shopping trips to malls & farmers’ markets
- Visits to libraries & sporting events
- Group outings to museums & galleries
- Whatever puts a smile on your face
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Here’s a taste of what our Community Members have enjoyed lately:
- Healthy living lectures
- V!VAfit strength & balance classes
- Cooking & baking demonstrations
- Talks on historical & current events
- Wine tasting events
- Shopping trips to malls & farmers’ markets
- Visits to libraries & sporting events
- Group outings to museums & galleries
- Whatever puts a smile on your face
Care & Services
Whether you’re looking for pampering, daily assistance, or peace of mind, Meadowlands offers thoughtful services that enhance comfort, well-being, and independence. From lifestyle activities to wellness and healthcare support, everything you need is right here.
LEARN MOREIndependent Living
Freedom, comfort & a welcoming community atmosphere.
Assisted Living Services
Personalized healthcare support delivered right in your suite.
Healthy Body & Mind
Programs and activities that help you stay active & inspired.
Concierge & Housekeeping
Enjoy helpful services and everyday pampering.
In the Community
Located in the heart of Ancaster, Meadowlands is close to charming restaurants, convenient shopping, the lively town centre, and quick access to the Lincoln Alexander Parkway. It’s the ideal setting for staying active, exploring local favourites, or simply relaxing your way.
History & Heritage
Charming Restaurants
Convenient Shopping
Community Reviews
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Meadowlands host a monthly euchre tournament and sit down dinner for residents and guests. The chef and kitchen staff invariably cook an excellent gourmet meal which everyone raves about and... read more
Kathleen Fletcher
Fabulous evening of euchre starting with a delicious dinner. A wonderful outreach program for the community and residents. Lots of prizes and fun!!
Marilyn Atanas
Meadowlands has been a fantastic place for my parents to stay. Top quality! The food is excellent (I've tasted it myself several times; I like the steak :.).... read more
Juliet Schimpf
Since moving in during the Covid 19 pandemic, the wonderful staff has gone above and beyond to keep our mother engaged. With a constantly changing menu, plus activities on... read more
Brian Kiernan
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We recently had my dad booked to stay in a respite room for 4 weeks at Meadowlands as a transition from hospital to home. After staying 2 weeks he... read more
cwdm 2007
Enjoyable euchre/ dinner vening
June Makin
I remember the day when I firstly came in the Meadowlands Retirement Community. I was impressed with comfortable perfection of this place and beauty of residents and team members. Now... read more
Mariya G-va
Review from Irene M.... I have attended the dinner and cards events since Matt started them years ago. We always get excellent food at a reasonable price. ... read more
Maureen Minaker
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I just returned from a delicious meal, prepared exquisitely and served with finess. We then had a euchre tournament which the staff there ran so smoothly. Can't wait to see... read more
Robert
Meadowlands retirement is a great place to have a good meal It's fun playing euchre on Wednesdays and share the deal The staff are real nice, with a smile on their face,... read more
Julie Forster
Thank you to the entire Meadowlands team for your compassion, dedication and tireless hours to ensure the safety and well being for ALL. Whether it is the personal sacrifices you make... read more
The Scholes
Amazing job at The Meadowlands with zero Covid cases!
Nancy Wilson
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My brother recently moved into Meadowlands Retirement Community . I was very concerned about how he would adjust to such a change in his life. I didn’t need to worry... read more
Penny Matwychuk
Harold & Patricia McMullen We have enjoyed the remarkable efforts of Donna and Rebecca to facilitate the monthly Euchre tournaments and amazing meals. We look forward each month to attending this... read more
Patricia McMullen
We looked into Meadowlands Retirement with the intention of our Mom moving from her home into this retirement community. Meadowlands was our choice for location and the friendliness... read more
Douglas Fletcher
I attended Meadowlands dinner and euchre on Feb 7. It was a wonderful meal - more than enough to eat. Card playing was enjoyable although I didn't wish... read more
Doris Coulter
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Every single staff member has been so great to my Aunt over her 10 years here. Their safety measures in place are so appreciated and having the best staff... read more
Diana Banana
My aunt moved in 10 days ago to Meadowlands, transitioning not only from her home but also from another city.It is very hard to put into words our gratitude to... read more
Sue Reid
Meadowlands December 2020 When my aunt moved to Meadowlands she found a home in a community that allowed her to be her true self. She was able to participate and engage... read more
Tracy Albert
I attend monthly get togethers at the Meadowlands which I enjoy immensely !!!! The people are friendly and helpful ..... very very nice ! The food is fabulous as well... read more
anonymous patient
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