Home care
Personal support, companionship, nursing and practical help delivered at home.
Ontario care pathways
Understand the types of senior care
Start with the level and setting of support—not a provider name. These plain-language overviews help you work out which options deserve a closer look.
Retirement living
Private-pay housing with meals, activities and optional personal support.
Long-term care
Licensed homes for people who need ongoing nursing and personal care.
Memory and dementia care
Specialized support for changing cognition, behaviour and safety needs.
Adult day programs
Supervised activities, social connection and daytime support outside the home.
Respite care
Short-term care that gives family caregivers time to rest or manage other needs.
Hospice and palliative care
Comfort-focused support for serious illness, changing goals and end-of-life care.
Compare care options
Start with the full range when you are not yet sure which level of support fits.
Still deciding?
Compare Ontario care costsCompare the cost and practical fit of each option
Our Ontario guide compares home care, retirement living and long-term care side by side, including the factors that change what families pay.