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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Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors

55 Rankin Crescent, Toronto, ON M6P 4E4, Canada

Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors is a recreational hub in Toronto's West End offering programs that support health, independence, and connection for adults 55+.


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Main Street Terrace Long-Term Care Home

77 Main St, Toronto, ON M4E 2V6, Canada

Main Street Terrace is a licensed long-term care home in Toronto, ON, offering compassionate, resident-centred care around the clock.


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Malton Village Long Term Care

7075 Rexwood Rd, Mississauga, ON L4T 4M1, Canada

Malton Village Long Term Care is a long-term care facility located in Mississauga, ON, providing dedicated support for seniors in the Peel Region community.


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Maple Grove Care Community

215 Sunny Meadow Blvd, Brampton, ON L6R 3B5, Canada

Maple Grove Care Community in Brampton, ON provides Long-Term Care, Retirement Living, and Continuing Care for seniors seeking compassionate, reliable support.


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Maple Health Centre

10424 Keele St, Maple, ON L6A 2X2, Canada

Maple Health Centre in Maple, ON provides long-term care for adults needing complex support, with 100 beds and quality on-site amenities.


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Marquee Active Care

4195 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Y4, Canada

Marquee Active Care in Etobicoke, ON offers Independent and Assisted Living with chef-prepared meals, fitness programs, and around-the-clock concierge support.


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Maynard Nursing Home

28 Halton St, Toronto, ON M6J 1R3, Canada

Maynard Nursing Home provides long-term care for 77 residents in Toronto's vibrant Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, with a focus on compassionate, resident-centred support.


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McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles

2881 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J 0A2, Canada

McCowan Retirement Residence offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Scarborough, Toronto, within a welcoming, newly renovated community.


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McNicoll Manor

1020 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 2J6, Canada

McNicoll Manor is a retirement home in Scarborough, ON, offering care tailored to Chinese-speaking seniors within the Greater Toronto Area.


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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
Population
2,794,356 (City of Toronto, 2021 Census)
Senior Population
Approximately 17.1% aged 65 and over
Median Age
Approximately 39 to 41 years (2021 Census)
Province
Ontario
Listings on Site
254 senior home listings in Toronto
Getting Around Toronto
Public Transit
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.
Accessible Transit
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.
Airport
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.
VIA Rail / GO Transit
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.
Walkability
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.
Driving Access
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
Regulatory Body
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Governing Legislation
Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (Ontario)
Types of Care in Toronto
Assisted Living, Continuing Care, Independent Living, Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Retirement Home, Skilled Nursing, Supportive Housing
Public Funding
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.
Private vs Public Mix
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.