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Seniors' Care : Home, Community and
Residential Care Services for Seniors

There are many different kinds of services that help seniors maintain their health and independence. If you or a loved one need care, a variety of options, many government-funded, are available. Explore these pages to find out more about the services and settings that are best for you.

Care can be provided in your home (Home and Community Support Services) or you can move to a place where care is available (Residential Care).

CARE IN YOUR HOME:
Home and Community Support Services

RESIDENCES
OFFERING CARE:
Residential Care
Home and community support services can help you manage your own care while living at home. These services can be obtained individually, or as a combination of services.

Visiting Health Professionals
Personal Care and Support
Homemaking
Community Support Services

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Residential care involves moving to a place that offers the care you need.

Supportive Housing
Retirement Homes
Long-Term Care Homes

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See the Arranging Care section if you already know what type of service that you need.

Your local Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) is the best starting point when looking for care. They are provincially funded agencies that will answer your questions and provide information on care options.

Find out more about how your CCAC can help you.

For more information

Call the ministry INFOline at 1-866-532-3161
(Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm

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