Each type of housing offers different kinds of accommodations and levels of service. To see a chart comparing these three types, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care web site:
A checklist of questions has been developed to help seniors and their caregivers select the housing provider that best meets their needs and preferences. To see this checklist, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care web site:
Supportive Housing is for seniors who require minimal to moderate levels of personal care and support to live independently. Many locations have rent-geared-to-income subsidies available.
For a listing of Supportive Housing providers in Southeastern Ontario, please click on the Supportive Housinglink on the left side of this page.
Retirement Homes are privately owned rental units for seniors who require minimal to moderate levels of personal care and support to live independently. Residents pay the full cost of renting the units.
For a listing of Retirement Homes in Southeastern Ontario, please click on the Retirement Homes link on the left side of this page.
Long-Term Care Homes (also known as nursing homes, municipal homes for the aged or charitable homes) are designed for people who need 24-hour nursing care, supervision or higher levels of personal care. Residents pay for rent charges and the care is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
For a listing of Long-Term Care Homes in Southeastern Ontario, please click on the Long-Term Care Homes link on the left side of this page.
