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4.7★
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As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 7 assisted living facilities in Aurora. They're ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, and no listing can pay for its place. See the top 10
Rated 4.7 on average across 465 Google reviews
Aurora, ON15055 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 6T4Licensed by RHRA
4.9(106 reviews)
A retirement home in Aurora, Ontario, offering bright, well-appointed suites with inclusive meals, activities, and 24/7…
From$3,401–$4,751/mo
Aurora, ON200 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 0E4Licensed by RHRA
4.8(97 reviews)
An established independent living and assisted living retirement home in Aurora's Bayview-Wellington neighbourhood,…
From $5,300/mo
Aurora, ON3 Golf Links Dr, Aurora, ON L4G 7Y4Licensed by RHRA
4.8(92 reviews)
An assisted living and memory care retirement home in Aurora, Ontario, overlooking a golf course in the Toronto suburbs.
From $4,864/mo
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Aurora, ON440 William Graham Dr, Aurora, ON L4G 1X5Licensed by RHRA
4.7(68 reviews)
A Christian adult lifestyle community in Aurora, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care for…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Aurora, ON15520 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1P2Licensed by RHRA
4.6(47 reviews)
A boutique senior living community in Aurora, Ontario offering assisted living, memory care, independent supportive…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Aurora, ON25 Butternut Ridge Trl, Aurora, ON L4G 3Z3Licensed by RHRA
4.5(43 reviews)
A retirement home in Aurora, Ontario, offering three distinct lifestyle options: apartment living, independent living, and…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Aurora, ON15190 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 4E3Licensed by RHRA
4.0(12 reviews)
A retirement residence in Aurora offering a full spectrum of care levels from independent living to memory care, with 24/7…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
These aren't in Aurora, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Newmarket · 6 km from Aurora
Newmarket, ON197 Prospect St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3T7Licensed by RHRA
4.7(32 reviews)
An intimate retirement residence located on Prospect Street in Newmarket, offering independent living services in a charming…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill · 6 km from Aurora
Richmond Hill, ON12925 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0T7Licensed by RHRA
4.9(82 reviews)
A retirement home in Richmond Hill, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with flexible…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Newmarket · 6 km from Aurora
Newmarket, ON270 Doak Ln, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0A5Licensed by RHRA
4.5(57 reviews)
A luxury retirement home in Newmarket offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term/respite stays.
The 7 highest-rated assisted living communities in Aurora on our SCP Confidence Score, as of September 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
Senior Care Path tracks 7 assisted living communities in Aurora, updated September 2026. They average 4.7/5 across 465 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
7 of the 7 communities we list in Aurora hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked September 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated September 2026. How we score and rank · How much does assisted living cost in Ontario?.
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Step 1 of 5Assisted living in Aurora tends to cluster along the Yonge Street corridor and in the quieter residential pockets east and west of it, within easy reach of Southlake Regional Health Centre in neighbouring Newmarket. It's a leafy town with a small-town feel, so many families here look for a home that keeps a parent close to familiar streets, GO connections, and the shops around the historic core. In Aurora, assisted living are sometimes called assisted living facilities or supportive living.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start by being honest about how much daily help your parent actually needs. Assisted living for seniors sits between an independent retirement suite and full nursing care: it's the right fit when someone needs a hand with bathing, dressing, medications, or meals, but doesn't require round-the-clock clinical supervision. If the needs are mostly social and light, a retirement home may serve better; if they're heavy and medical, look at long-term care instead. Our advisors' default in Aurora is to match the care level first, then location, then budget, because moving twice is harder on a parent than paying a bit more for room to age in place.
In Ontario, the homes offering assisted living are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), and it's worth confirming a home's licence and reading its most recent inspection notes before you tour. Ask directly how care levels step up as needs change, and what triggers a move to long-term care.
Geographically, options concentrate near the Yonge Street corridor and the town centre, which keeps residents close to pharmacies, groceries, and nearby bus routes, with the Aurora GO station handy for visiting family. Proximity to Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket matters if your parent has ongoing specialist appointments, so weigh drive time from any home you're considering. Aurora is a mid-sized market, so the home you love may not have the suite you want the day you call; ask about waitlists and interim options rather than assuming immediate availability.
Our honest take: tour at least two or three homes in person, at different times of day, and eat a meal there if you can. Watch how staff speak to residents who need the most help. The trade-off of prioritizing the right care level over the lowest price is that you may pay more month to month, but you buy stability and far fewer disruptive moves down the road. If a home feels rushed or vague about care, trust that signal.
A 4.7 star average across 465 Google reviews of 7 assisted living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Absolutely amazing staff and the facility has everything one would need. Very happy with the room size. Weekly activities and the menu is great! Super clean and everyone is so friendly!”
“My husband has a respite stay at Chartwell Hollandview Trail recently and the experience he has was great. We received updates on his stay there while we vacationing out of the country, we feel very relax knowing that he receives caring...”
“Sunrise of Aurora cared for both our parents, for a total of seven years. These were difficult times as a family, but Sunrise's staff offered endless support, compassion, kindness and wonderful communication. The staff showed our parents a...”
“The Meadows is a fantastic place to live with wonderful staff. Your whole experience from the start with Allyson in Sales, Maureen in Health and Wellness, and all the other staff is amazing. Thank you.”
“Our Dad moved to The Residences in early July 2026. He'd lived in an independent living retirement residence for 7 years, but sadly needed more support due to advancing dementia. We were very sad amd anxious about having to move him to an...”
“A family member moved here a few months ago, and it has been absolutely amazing. Surpassed expectations in every way. The amenities, the food, the team-members — all excellent. Specific shout-out to Gemma in the Market: she could teach a...”
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Most Aurora assisted living share pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed. Call any community below for a current quote.
Most assisted living in Ontario are private-pay, funded from a blend of pensions, retirement savings, and home equity. Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement for lower-income seniors. Provincial benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost. For a full breakdown, read our guide on how much does assisted living cost in ontario?.
Assisted living in Aurora is mostly private-pay, charged per month. Ontario's publicly funded, income-tested supports run through Ontario Health atHome for long-term care and home care, while federal OAS and GIS can supplement a parent's monthly income.
What Aurora communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes. A good way to see what is standard locally and what is a genuine differentiator.
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Assisted living in Aurora is mostly private-pay and billed monthly, with rates that vary by care level, suite size, and included services. There's no single price. Compare the current listings on this page for real ranges, then call the homes directly to confirm what's included.
In Ontario the two overlap, both licensed under the RHRA. A retirement home suits a fairly independent parent wanting meals and community. Assisted living adds hands-on daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications. Many Aurora homes offer both, so ask how care scales up over time.
Retirement and assisted living in Ontario are largely private-pay. Publicly funded long-term care and home care are income-tested through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with monthly income but aren't tied to a specific home.
Use the listings on this page to shortlist homes, then call each one directly to ask about current openings, waitlists, and tour times. Booking two or three visits at different times of day gives you the clearest, most honest picture.
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