Many Toronto retirement homes offer a continuum of care that ranges from independent living to long term care. This allows seniors to move into a home where they can age in place and not have to worry about moving again. If they move into a continuing care retirement residence while they are still independent, this choice wisely anticipates changes in the seniors' care needs.
Toronto Continuing Care Homes & Services
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720 Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M4S 2N7
Family-owned and operated, the Briton House is dedicated to the highest standards of service. Offering a full continuum of care, a variety of amenities and suites, home-cooked meals, and a 15,000 sq. ft. indoor garden.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
866 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto,
Ontario, M3H 2T5
A resort-like retirement residence in Toronto featuring a fitness centre, beauty salon and a variety of other luxuries, including a private dining room and more.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
880 Lawrence Ave E, North York,
Ontario, M3C1P6
At Greenview Residence, we offer a complete range of care services in a welcoming environment. Whether it's our compassionate staff, fresh homemade meals, or exciting and engaging activities, you will truly feel at home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Memory Care
55 Ameer Avenue, Toronto,
Ontario, M6A 2Z1
We are Toronto's Finest Kosher Retirement Residence located on the Baycrest campus. We offer Independent & Assisted Living and Memory Care. Baycrest Terraces, "Where Life Thrives". Call us today for more information.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
265 Queens Drive, Toronto,
Ontario, M6L 3C6
At Queens Estate, we offer a complete range of care services in a welcoming environment. Whether it's our compassionate staff, fresh homemade meals, or exciting and engaging activities, you will truly feel at home.
Lifestyle Options: Assisted Living, Memory Care
77 Dunfield Avenue, Toronto,
Ontario, M4S 2H3
The Dunfield Retirement Residence has established a new standard in senior retirement living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with 177 spacious apartments. Where people come to LIVE!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
15 Summerland Terrace, Etobicoke,
Ontario, M9A 0B5
Tapestry at Village Gate West is an active aging community that offers residents unlimited opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle and improve their physical, mental and social well-being
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
2245 Lawrence Avenue West, Etobicoke,
Ontario, M9P 3W3
The Village of Humber Heights in Etobicoke offers different levels of service from independent apartments with meals to assisted living to long-term care.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care
4180 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke,
Ontario, M8X 1X8
Situated in a treed ravine setting overlooking the Humber River, Delmanor Prince Edward provides vistas that vary from the serenity of the adjacent valley to the resplendence of the Toronto downtown skyline!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
1 Canterbury Place, North York,
Ontario, M2N 0G7
Canterbury Place offers a variety of suites styles in an elegant condo-like building for active adults & those needing assistance. We offer a unique healthcare program for our residents including palliative care.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
4650 Eglinton Ave. W., Etobicoke,
Ontario, M9A 0E3
Parkland on Eglinton West offers Lifestyle Apartments, All-Inclusive Lifestyle and Supportive Lifestyle options for seniors. Parkland makes it easy for you to do more of what you love!
Lifestyle Options: Apartments, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
2 Green Belt Drive, North York,
Ontario, M3C 1L8
A luxury senior living community in the heart of North York. Be inspired by beautifully appointed amenities in our state-of-the-art building offering exceptional care, intelligent technology & exciting life enrichment.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
1140 Bloor Street West, Toronto,
Ontario, M6H 4E6
A well-established not-for-profit, NHT is committed to enriching the lives of seniors. Gracious dining & café, a terrace garden, daily fitness, a vibrant Concert Series - there is plenty for residents to enjoy at NHT!
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
111 Avenue Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M5R 3J8
Luxury and quality is in every corner of Hazelton from its lobby to its inviting Bistro & Bar. Offering amenities and services, Hazelton makes it easy for you to define and enjoy your lifestyle.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
537 Finch Avenue West, Toronto,
Ontario, M2R 0A8
Forestview Retirement Residence is North York's newest seniors' residence. We offer Independent Lifestyle and Full Service Assisted Living Accommodations and Services, plus Short Term and Respite Stays.
Lifestyle Options: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Home Care companies in East York,Etobicoke,North York,Toronto and area.
2 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto,
Ontario, M4V 3A1
In-Home Assisted Living offers caregivers and nurses to help seniors and people with medical challenges to remain living in their own home with safety and comfort. Also ask about our hospital bedside support.
Lifestyle Options: Respite care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care, Home Care
2390 Eglinton Avene East, Suite #224, Toronto,
Ontario, M1K 2P5
Nurse for All offers medical and non-medical care support for people of all ages & needs in the GTA, Ontario, Alberta, BC, Nova Scotia at home, hospital, retirement home or long-term care facility.
Lifestyle Options: Respite care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-term care, Home Care
A closer look at continuous care communities
The care offered in these homes will include independent or assisted living, and will extend to things like catheter care and other tube care. A number of these progressive-minded communities have long term care facilities onsite or conveniently nearby. A number of recent developments in the Greater Toronto Area stand as excellent examples of planned communities where seniors can move in when they are still very independent and can age in place, as further kinds of care are also available onsite. Parkland on the Glen in Mississauga is one uniquely flexible environment where people can purchase condo ownership and live independently then move lager to a dedicated assisted floor in the same building.
These continuing care communities contrast with other retirement residences in the city that focus on a specific type of care. For example, Delmanor Prince Edward in Etobicoke focuses mainly on independent living. A number of newer facilities springing up in Toronto and elsewhere in the GTA are designed for memory care and are focused exclusively on care for dementia. Many long-term care communities throughout the city are also stand alone.
There are some great advantages offered by a continuum of all levels of care on one campus. Continuing care communities create a village-style atmosphere where people of many different abilities can all congregate. They also allow couples to remain in close proximity, though their care needs may be very different from each other.
As the population of Toronto (and every city) ages, there are increasingly distinctive, smarter, integrative approaches to care and community. Active lifestyle communities are adapting their model to allow for care to be provided to community members as they age. Large, new planned communities look ahead to the coming age crunch, and are built likewise. For example, health care facilities may be part of a planned bungalow community tailored to those 55 and older. In its own way, this type of community might be considered next generation "continuing care."
What is continuing care?
Continuing care is defined differently by different authorities. The definition we are working with is a continuum of senior care offered under one roof, ranging ideally from independent living to long term care. The phrase "complex continuing care" is used by some other health authorities to mean something distinct (see our glossary). Still, some health care facilities within retirement communities offer rehabilitation and ongoing care for clients with chronic conditions ranging from stroke recovery to diabetes to recovery from other surgeries. This convalescent continuing care is considered a non-permanent stay. As the health care and senior care industries evolve, expect to see more of this integrated approach to care, rehabilitation, and senior living.
The phrase is also used by home care service providers to define the service they offer.
Continuing care at home, in Toronto
A number of Toronto home care agencies offer continuing care at home. In this case, health services are delivered in the home, allowing seniors to remain independent in their own house, while having basic care needs covered. In Toronto and elsewhere in the province, the LHIN has difficulty keeping up with demand, so they welcome the idea of seniors hiring private home care.
This care may be a continuation of previous health care offered in a hospital or clinical setting. Care services available include care with bathing, dressing, transferring and other help within the home. There are further advantages to this, including companionship services, like grocery shopping and even simple things like going for walks. This type of care in the home is encouraging for seniors, allowing them to continue healing. Many people find this to be a "best of both worlds" scenario, where they get the care they need but remain in the home they love.
