Toronto Senior Homes

Find the best senior homes in Toronto, ON including retirement communities, assisted living facilities, and long-term care residences. Whether you’re searching for independent senior living or specialized senior care in Toronto, this directory lists trusted options tailored to your needs.

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The Millwood

3.513 reviews
Assisted LivingIndependent Living

921 Millwood Rd, Toronto, ON

The Millwood offers studio and one‑bedroom suites with dining, activities, wellness support, and optional assisted living services — all in a garden‑enhanced, Leaside neighbourhood community.


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Montgomery Place SPRINT Supportive Housing

1.01 review
Independent Living

130 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, ON

Montgomery Place SPRINT Supportive Housing provides independent living with 24/7 supportive services including personal care, meals, laundry, security checks, and medication monitoring.


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St.Clair O'Connor Community

5.021 reviews
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingLong-Term Care

2701 St Clair Ave E, East York, ON

St. Clair O’Connor Community offers rental apartments, adult day programs, assisted living, and a 25‑bed long‑term care home in East York, providing meals, therapies, recreational programs, and an inclusive Mennonite‑supported environment.


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Levante Living

3.715 reviews
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingLong-Term CareMemory CareRespite Care

330 Bay St. #1400, Toronto, ON

Levante Living in Toronto, ON offers a full range of senior care options, from independent living to memory care, in a welcoming and vibrant community.


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St. David's Village

3.58 reviews
Independent LivingRetirement Home

1290 Danforth Rd, Scarborough, ON

St. David's Village in Scarborough, ON offers independent and retirement living for seniors 60+, with a rich range of amenities and a welcoming community atmosphere.


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Rayoak Place

4.949 reviews
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingRespite Care

1340 York Mills Rd, North York, ON

Rayoak Place in North York, ON offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care in a welcoming, culturally inclusive seniors community.


Sagecare - 147 Elder Street

4.321 reviews
Assisted LivingLong-Term CareMemory CareRespite Care

147 Elder St, North York, ON

Sagecare at 147 Elder St in North York offers memory care, assisted living, long-term care, and respite care in a warm, home-like setting.


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Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence

4.9141 reviews
Independent LivingLong-Term CareRespite CareRetirement Home

1955 Steeles Ave E, North York, ON

Chartwell Gibson in North York offers independent living, long-term care, and respite care with personalized support, dining, and enriching lifestyle programs.


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Arirang Korean Long Term Care

4.114 reviews
Long-Term Care

17 Maplewood Ave, York, ON

Arirang Korean Long Term Care in York, ON provides long-term care tailored to Korean seniors, with Korean-speaking staff and culturally meaningful programming.


Learn More About senior Care in Toronto

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, and its senior living market reflects that scale. Families searching for a retirement home or care residence here are not dealing with a shortage of options. The challenge is the opposite: narrowing down a large and varied market across a city that spans dozens of distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own character, cost range, and proximity to services. Knowing where to start makes a significant difference.

Toronto at a Glance
2,794,356 (City of Toronto, 2021 Census)
Approximately 17.1% aged 65 and over
Approximately 39 to 41 years (2021 Census)
Ontario
233 senior home listings in Toronto
Getting Around Toronto
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC): subway (Lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 6), streetcars (11 lines), and bus network (approximately 167 routes). Most heavily used urban transit system in Canada.
Wheel-Trans: TTC's door-to-door accessible transit service for residents unable to use conventional transit. Requires registration and advance booking. Community Bus routes also operate specifically for seniors on looping neighbourhood routes.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, approximately 27 km from downtown. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) on the Toronto Islands serves select regional and commuter routes.
Toronto Union Station serves as the main intercity rail hub with VIA Rail connections to Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, and points west. GO Transit commuter rail connects Toronto to the surrounding region.
Varies significantly by neighbourhood. Downtown, Midtown, and the Annex are highly walkable. Inner suburbs including North York, Scarborough, and Etobicoke are more car-dependent in many areas, though major corridors are transit-served.
Highways 401, 427, 400, and the Don Valley Parkway are the main arterial routes. Toronto is approximately 450 km from Ottawa, 550 km from Montreal, and 130 km from Niagara Falls by road.
Senior Care in Ontario
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (Ontario)
Assisted Living, Continuing Care, Independent Living, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Retirement Home, Skilled Nursing, Supportive Housing
Long-term care homes in Ontario receive provincial government funding. Retirement homes are privately operated and funded primarily through resident fees. Publicly subsidized long-term care beds exist but typically involve a wait.
Ontario's retirement home sector is primarily privately operated. Long-term care involves a mix of not-for-profit, municipal, and for-profit operators, all regulated under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2021.

Toronto’s retirement and care home sector is one of the most developed in the country. The city has a long-established network of independent living communities, assisted living residences, memory care facilities, and long-term care homes, ranging from smaller community-based homes to large full-service retirement communities. Like all Ontario retirement homes, licensed facilities in Toronto operate under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and are regulated by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority. The RHRA maintains a public database of every licensed retirement home in the province, including compliance history and care services, which families can use as part of their research process.

Geography matters more in Toronto than in most Canadian cities. A senior living in Etobicoke has a very different daily experience than one in North York, Scarborough, or the downtown core. Access to transit, proximity to family, walkability, and the density of nearby services all shift considerably depending on the neighbourhood. Toronto’s transit system, the TTC, is the most extensive urban transit network in Canada, which means seniors in well-served neighbourhoods can maintain independence without a car. The TTC also operates Wheel-Trans, a door-to-door accessible transit service, and a Community Bus program specifically designed around senior mobility needs.

Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and that diversity extends into its senior living communities. Many retirement homes in Toronto serve specific cultural communities or offer care in languages other than English, including Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Portuguese, and others. For families where language and cultural familiarity are priorities, Toronto is likely the Canadian city with the widest range of culturally specific options.

The city’s medical infrastructure is among the strongest in the country. Toronto is home to major teaching hospitals including Toronto General, Mount Sinai, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and St. Michael’s Hospital, along with a range of specialty clinics and geriatric care programs. For families where access to specialized medical care is a key factor, Toronto’s healthcare network is a genuine asset. Use the search tool above to filter listings by neighbourhood, care type, and the features most relevant to your family’s situation.