Respite Care in Ontario
Short-term stays in a care facility to give regular caregivers a temporary break.
433 communities found
Who Is It For?
Family caregivers who need a temporary break. The senior stays in a care facility for a short period while their regular caregiver rests or travels.
What to Expect
Short stays (days to weeks) in an assisted living or long-term care facility with full access to meals, activities, and personal care support.
Pricing in Canada
Respite care typically costs $100 to $250/day. Some provinces offer funded respite programs through home care assessments.
AgeCare Aurora
Aurora, ON
4.0From $4,600/moest.
Albany Retirement Village
Petrolia, ON
4.0From $4,000/moest.
Alzheimer Society Peel
Mississauga, ON
4.5Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Alzheimer Society Peel
Mississauga, ON
4.7Contact for pricing: (365) 298-0013
Amica Aurora Promenade
Aurora, ON
3.4From $4,600/moest.
Amica Dundas
Hamilton, ON
4.0From $3,700/moest.
Amica Georgetown
Halton Hills, ON
4.4From $3,700/moest.
Amica Newmarket
Newmarket, ON
4.4From $4,600/moest.
Amica Pickering
Pickering, ON
4.7From $4,450/moest.
Amica Swan Lake
Markham, ON
4.4From $4,450/moest.
Amica Taunton
Whitby, ON
4.2From $3,950/moest.
Amica The Glebe
Ottawa, ON
4.0From $4,000/moest.
Amica Thornhill
Vaughan, ON
4.4From $4,450/moest.
Amica Unionville
Markham, ON
4.4From $4,450/moest.
Amica Westboro Park
Ottawa, ON
4.1From $4,000/moest.
Amica Whitby
Whitby, ON
4.4From $3,950/moest.
Appleby Place
Burlington, ON
4.9From $4,100/moest.
Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
Ottawa, ON
3.8From $4,000/moest.
Aspira Bolton Mills Retirement Living
Bolton, ON
4.5From $3,350/moest.
Aspira Brant's Landing Retirement Living
Brantford, ON
4.5From $3,650/moest.
Aspira Credit River Retirement Living
Mississauga, ON
4.0From $4,300/moest.
Aspira Empire Crossing Retirement Living
Port Hope, ON
4.6From $3,700/moest.
Aspira Heatherwood Retirement Living
St. Catharines, ON
3.9From $3,750/moest.
Aspira Lincoln Park Retirement Living
Grimsby, ON
4.6From $3,800/moest.
Cities for Respite Care in Ontario
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does respite care cost in Ontario?
Respite care in Ontario typically costs $100 to $250 per day. Most provinces offer funded respite programs through home care assessments — for example, many provincial health authorities provide up to 30 days of subsidized respite care per year. Contact your regional health authority for current availability and eligibility.
Who can use respite care in Ontario?
Respite care is designed for family caregivers who need a temporary break. The senior stays in a care facility for a short period (days to weeks) while their regular caregiver rests, travels, or handles personal needs. The Canadian Caregiver Coalition estimates that over 8 million Canadians provide informal caregiving, making respite services critical for caregiver sustainability.
What is included in a respite care stay?
Respite stays include full access to meals, activities, and personal care support in an assisted living or long-term care setting. It provides a safe, supervised environment with social engagement for the senior. Many communities offer a trial-stay option so families can evaluate the community before committing to longer-term care.
How do I arrange respite care in Ontario?
Contact assisted living or long-term care communities directly to ask about respite availability. You can also check with your provincial health authority for funded respite programs that may cover part or all of the cost. The Government of Canada's Benefits Finder tool (benefitsfinder.services.gc.ca) can help identify caregiver support programs in your province.