Assisted Living in Canada
SeniorHome.ca lists 1,913 assisted living residences in 548 Canadian cities and towns. SeniorHome.ca's estimated median starting cost is $2,637 a month, typically covering a private suite, meals, housekeeping and daily personal care.
Top-rated assisted living in Canada
CHSLD Bellevue
Lévis, QC
5.0Contact for pricing: (438) 619-1199
Résidence Marcelle B. Lemay
Trois-Rivieres, QC
5.0$1,826 – $3,855/moest.
Mountain View Home
Abbotsford, BC
5.0Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Place Aimé
Cornwall, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Supportive Housing
Halton Hills, ON
5.0Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Victoria House Retirement Home
Orillia, ON
5.0$2,230 – $4,531/moest.
North View Home
Prince Albert, SK
5.0Contact for pricing: (236) 239-2909
Maple Ridge Seniors Village
Maple Ridge, BC
5.0$3,189 – $6,909/moest.
Heritage Manor
Camrose, AB
5.0Contact for pricing: (587) 415-0232
Riverview Enhanced Living
Dayspring, NS
5.0Contact for pricing: (902) 201-2570
Glacier View Lodge
Courtenay, BC
5.0$3,162 – $6,505/moest.
Auberge Bon Conseil
Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, QC
5.0$2,754 – $4,957/moest.
Assisted Living by province
Estimated median starting monthly cost (SeniorHome.ca estimates, not quotes). Care is often extra.
| Province | Listings | Est. median starting cost |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living in Alberta | 355 | $2,897 |
| Assisted living in British Columbia | 326 | $3,123 |
| Assisted living in Ontario | 324 | $3,045 |
| Assisted living in Quebec | 303 | $1,965 |
| Assisted living in New Brunswick | 279 | $2,053 |
| Assisted living in Saskatchewan | 215 | $2,296 |
| Assisted living in Nova Scotia | 48 | $2,211 |
| Assisted living in Manitoba | 32 | $2,011 |
| Assisted living in Newfoundland and Labrador | 21 | $2,068 |
| Assisted living in Prince Edward Island | 9 | $3,058 |
| Assisted living in Northwest Territories | 1 | — |
Assisted living in popular cities
What assisted living includes
Assisted living is housing for older adults who need help with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, medication or getting around, but not 24-hour nursing care. Residents have their own suite, meals, housekeeping, activities and care staff on site.
The name varies by province: assisted living in British Columbia (registered with the province), supportive living in Alberta, retirement homes with care in Ontario, and résidences privées pour aînés offering care in Quebec.
What assisted living costs
Costs combine rent and a care package, so two residences with the same rent can differ a lot once care is added. The table below shows SeniorHome.ca's estimated median starting costs by province; these are estimates, not quotes. Some provinces offer subsidized assisted or supportive living through the health authority; ask your health authority about eligibility.
How to choose assisted living
Compare residences on the same points:
- Exactly which care is included, how needs are assessed, and what each extra level costs
- Staff on site at night, and access to a nurse
- What happens if needs grow beyond assisted living (memory care or long-term care, on site or a move)
- The province's registry or licensing status
- Meals, activities and how residents spend a typical day
Frequently asked questions
How much does assisted living cost in Canada?
SeniorHome.ca estimates the median starting cost of assisted living at $2,637 a month. The total depends on the care package, city and suite.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living provides daily personal help in a private suite but not 24-hour nursing care. Nursing homes (long-term care) provide round-the-clock nursing, are funded by the province, and are accessed through a provincial assessment.
Is assisted living covered by the government?
Mostly private-pay, but some provinces subsidize assisted or supportive living through the health authority, and some care costs may qualify for the federal Medical Expense Tax Credit.
How do I find assisted living near me?
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