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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RHRA

55 York St suite 700, Toronto, ON M5J 1R7, Canada

RHRA in Toronto, ON offers Long-Term Care and Retirement Home living for seniors seeking supported, community-focused housing in the heart of the city.


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Richmond Hill Retirement Residence

70 Bernard Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0W7, Canada

Richmond Hill Retirement Residence provides a welcoming home for seniors at 70 Bernard Ave in Richmond Hill, Ontario.


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Richview Manor

10500 Dufferin St, Vaughan, ON L6A 4R1, Canada

Richview Manor in Vaughan, ON offers Independent and Assisted Living plus Respite Care in a vibrant, amenity-rich community with 24/7 emergency response.


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Rockcliffe Care Community

3015 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1P 2V7, Canada

Rockcliffe Care Community in Scarborough, ON provides Long-Term Care, Retirement Living, and Continuing Care options for seniors seeking support and community.


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Rosedale Retirement Residence

12 William St, Brampton, ON L6V 1L2, Canada

Rosedale Retirement Residence in Brampton, ON provides warm assisted living in a boutique 6,500 sq/ft home with nine custom suites and personalized daily care.


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Sagecare - 147 Elder Street

147 Elder St, North York, ON M3H 5G9, Canada

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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Scarborough Retirement Residence

148 Markham Rd, Scarborough, ON M1M 2Z8, Canada

Scarborough Retirement Residence offers Retirement Home and Long-Term Care in Scarborough, ON, with chef-prepared meals, spiritual services, and a warm, family-oriented community.


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SCHC Assisted Living

4205 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1E 4S6, Canada

SCHC Assisted Living in Scarborough provides on-site personal support for seniors, helping them maintain independence with assisted living and palliative care.


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Seneca Towers

1700 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2J 4X8, Canada

Seneca Towers at 1700 Finch Ave E, North York offers seniors a safe, well-supported community with on-site staff, laundry, Wi-Fi, and parking.


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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.