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ResMed CPAP machines and masks in Canada
ResMed makes the AirSense 11, one of the most widely used CPAP machines for sleep apnea. As of October 2026, an AirSense 11 AutoSet costs about $1,400 to $1,600 at Canadian CPAP clinics, and Ontario's Assistive Devices Program pays 75% of its approved price with a prescription.
Last reviewed 2026-10-13
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Is ResMed right for your parent?
If your parent snores heavily, wakes up exhausted, or dozes off in the afternoon, untreated sleep apnea may be part of it. A CPAP machine keeps the airway open overnight, and many people say they finally feel rested within weeks.
ResMed is one of the two biggest CPAP makers in the world. Its machines are sold in Canada through CPAP clinics and vendors, usually staffed by respiratory therapists who fit the mask and help with the first few weeks.
It suits most older adults starting CPAP: the machines are quiet, the auto-adjusting models need little fiddling, and the myAir app lets a family member see how the nights are going.
Our take: For most seniors starting CPAP, the AirSense 11 AutoSet from a local clinic is the right default. The mask matters more than the machine: insist on trying two or three masks before you pay, because a mask that leaks or rubs is the main reason people give up.
Which ResMed products are sold in Canada?
AirSense 11 AutoSet
ResMed's main home CPAP, with a built-in heated humidifier and pressure that adjusts through the night.
Best for: Almost everyone starting CPAP at home.
AirMini AutoSet
A small travel CPAP. It doesn't include a mask or tube, and uses its own compatible masks.
Best for: Snowbirds and frequent travellers who already use CPAP.
AirCurve 11 VAuto
A bilevel machine with a lower pressure for breathing out.
Best for: People who find regular CPAP pressure hard to breathe against, when their doctor prescribes it.
AirFit and AirTouch masks
Full-face (F20, F30i, F40), nasal (N20, N30i) and nasal-pillow (P10, P30i) masks, including smaller For Her sizes.
Best for: Full-face for mouth breathers; nasal or pillows for people who find a big mask claustrophobic.
How much does ResMed cost in Canada?
| Product | Typical price (CAD) | What changes it |
|---|---|---|
| AirSense 11 AutoSet | about $1,400 to $1,600 | Sale prices change often; packages with tubing and case cost more |
| AirMini AutoSet (travel) | about $1,300 | Machine only; mask and tube extra |
| Mask (AirFit or AirTouch) | about $140 to $215 | Full-face masks cost the most |
| Supplies | about $11 to $70 each | Filters, water tub, heated hose, cushions |
| Typical total to start | about $1,600 to $2,800 | Machine, mask and accessories |
Prices are from Canadian CPAP vendors and Alberta's health information site as of October 2026. Ask whether the price includes a mask fitting, follow-up visits and a mask exchange period.
Can you get help paying for ResMed?
- Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Pays 75% of the ADP price for a CPAP, or 100% for people on Ontario Works or ODSP, with a diagnosis from an ADP-registered sleep clinic. Don't buy before approval, or you pay full cost. Replacement masks aren't covered.
- Medical Expense Tax Credit (federal)
CPAP machines and supplies count as a medical expense with a prescription, for whatever you pay yourself.
- Veterans Affairs Canada
Covers CPAP, APAP and BiPAP for eligible veterans under its respiratory equipment program.
- Private health insurance
Many workplace and retiree plans cover part or all of a CPAP. Ask your plan before you buy and keep the prescription and receipt.
- Other provinces
Alberta's health plan doesn't cover CPAP, though income support programs may. In most provinces, public help is mainly for people on income or disability assistance.
How do you buy and get ResMed installed?
You'll need a diagnosis and a prescription
CPAP is prescribed after a sleep test. In Ontario, that has to be at an ADP-registered sleep clinic if you want ADP funding, and the vendor must be ADP-registered too.
Buy through a CPAP clinic, not online
A clinic fits the mask, shows your parent how to use and clean the machine, and helps if the mask leaks. Many let you try masks before you buy and lend a machine during repairs.
Helping a parent stick with it
The first two weeks are the hardest. Ask the clinic to check the myAir data with you, and call them early about leaks, a dry mouth or a sore nose; small adjustments fix most problems.
Managing it from a distance
With your parent's permission, the myAir app shows nightly use and mask fit, so you can spot a problem early without asking every day. Set a reminder to replace filters and cushions on the clinic's schedule.
A note on Philips machines
In 2021, Health Canada recalled many older Philips Respironics CPAP machines because their foam can break down. If your parent has one, talk to their clinic before stopping therapy.
Where can you buy ResMed near you?
These local businesses name ResMed on their own website. Ask each one whether it is an authorized ResMed dealer and who handles service and warranty work.
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What are the alternatives to ResMed?
- Philips Respironics: The other big CPAP maker; check the recall history and what your clinic currently stocks.
- Fisher & Paykel masks: Popular masks that work with ResMed machines, worth trying if a ResMed mask doesn't fit well.
- React Health (Luna): A lower-cost CPAP some clinics offer.
- Oral appliance: A dentist-fitted mouthpiece for mild sleep apnea, for people who truly can't tolerate a mask.
Questions families ask about ResMed
How much does a ResMed AirSense 11 cost in Canada?
About $1,400 to $1,600 at Canadian CPAP clinics as of October 2026, before any funding. A mask adds about $140 to $215.
Does Ontario's ADP pay for a ResMed CPAP?
Yes. ADP pays 75% of its approved price for a CPAP, or 100% for people on Ontario Works or ODSP, with a diagnosis from an ADP-registered sleep clinic and purchase from an ADP-registered vendor. Wait for approval before you buy.
Do I need a prescription to buy a ResMed CPAP in Canada?
Yes. CPAP is prescribed after a sleep test diagnoses sleep apnea, and Canadian vendors ask for the prescription.
Which ResMed mask is best for an older adult?
It depends on how they breathe. A full-face mask suits mouth breathers; a nasal or nasal-pillow mask suits people who find a large mask closed-in. Try two or three at a clinic before you buy.
Is the AirMini good for travel?
Yes. It's ResMed's small travel CPAP, about $1,300 in Canada. It needs its own compatible mask and tube, so check the setup with your clinic before a trip.
Does ResMed have a Canadian website?
Not a separate one. Buy through a Canadian CPAP clinic or vendor, and use ResMed's main website for product information.
Sources
- Ontario: respiratory equipment and supplies (ADP)
- Alberta MyHealth: buyer's information for CPAP equipment
- ResMed: AirSense 11
- CRA: eligible medical expenses
- Veterans Affairs Canada: respiratory equipment
- Health Canada: Philips Respironics CPAP recall (2021)
Senior Care Path is independent and isn’t affiliated with ResMed. Prices are typical ranges from the sources above on the review date; your quote depends on your home and needs.
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