Where to Begin
If you’re unsure where to start, these resources explain how publicly funded care and support can be accessed in Ontario.
Ontario Health at home
Your starting point for publicly funded home care, long-term care applications, and short-term or respite services. Call 310-2222 to connect you with local Ontario Health at home support in your community.
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Understanding care needs
A care coordinator assesses physical, cognitive, and functional needs to help determine appropriate support. They help clarify whether home care, short-term care, or long-term care may be appropriate.
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Support at home & in the community
This includes personal support workers, nursing, therapies, and other in-home supports. There are respite
care options, which offer temporary support to give caregivers a break, either at home or through day programs.
Short-Term Care Options
In some situations, temporary care can help during recovery or transitions. This may include short stays in long-term care homes for recovery, caregiver relief, or other short-term needs.​
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Long-Term Care Homes
When care needs can no longer be safely met at home, long-term care may become part of the conversation. Learn more about who qualifies for Long-Term Care and what level of care is required, tools to compare homes based on location, services, and personal preferences, and information about wait lists, offers, and timelines once a bed becomes available.