In Ontario, three main types of residential settings provide both accommodation and care for seniors :

1. Supportive Housing
2. Retirement Homes
3. Long-Term Care Homes

Each setting offers different types of accommodations and varying levels of service. Assess your personal situation and compare your needs with the amenities and services offered by each setting.

See the Comparing Residential Options page.

If you are looking for :

• Your own apartment near other people who have similar lifestyles and/or social interests
• Rental housing with possible government rent-geared-to-income subsidy
• Government-funded personal care services
• 24-hour availability of personal care and support
• Other optional services (e.g. meals or social activities)

• Immediate or 24-hour availability of nursing care or specialized health services

Consider : Supportive Housing

If you are looking for :

• Your own room or apartment near other people who have similar lifestyles and social interests
• Wheelchair-accessible rental accommodations
• Other optional services (e.g. meals or social activities)
• A setting that can adapt to changes in your personal care needs

• Government subsidized rent or care
• 24-hour availability of nursing care or specialized health services

Consider : Retirement Homes

If you are looking for :

• 24-hour availability of nursing care and high levels of personal care
• A setting that can accommodate varying health needs with on-site supervision for your personal safety
• Government-funded nursing and personal care
• Possibility of subsidized accommodations

• 24-hour hospital care

Consider : Long-Term Care Homes

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