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Assisted Living in North York: Costs, Reviews & 14 Communities Compared (2026)

How much does assisted living cost in North York?

Assisted Living in North York starts from around $3,187–$4,861 per month as of September 2026, based on published starting rates from 2 of the 14 communities tracked by Senior Care Path. The average Google rating is 4.5/5 across 645 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.

Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated September 2026. How we score and rank · How much does assisted living cost in Ontario?.

Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest communities in North York right now are Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence, Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence and Forestview Retirement Residence.

Assisted living adds daily hands-on help with bathing, dressing, and medication for seniors who are medically stable but need a steadier hand. In North York, assisted living are sometimes called assisted living facilities or supportive living.

North York is part of Toronto. To see every option across the city, visit our Toronto assisted living hub.

Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated September 2026.

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North York Assisted Living Facilities | 645 Reviews

14 communities

Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence

Toronto, ON

Starting at

$3,861–$4,861/mo

Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(142 reviews)

“My Mom has lived at Chartwell Gibson for 3 years now. What I appreciate most about Gibson is their heart for the elderly. That's not something that can be...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in North York offering independent living suites with personalized support and care services for seniors. Read more

Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence

Toronto, ON

Starting at

From $3,187/mo

Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence 4
71/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(54 reviews)

“I just wanted to express that Sindy was so helpful to me and other residents. She had creative ideas and often approached us directly to encourage us to...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A warm, close-knit retirement residence in North York offering independent living with personalized, flexible care services. The… Read more

Amenida Rayoak Place

Toronto, ON

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Amenida Rayoak Place 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(49 reviews)

“If I could give 10 Stars I would! What a wonderful place, space and community for my Mom to begin living her next stage of life in. The staff are wonderful,...”

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Respite Care

Rayoak Place is a bungalow-style seniors residence in North York, Ontario, nestled in a welcoming neighbourhood with a mature garden courtyard. Read more

Delmanor Northtown

Toronto, ON

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Delmanor Northtown 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.9(40 reviews)

“A beautiful building in a great location, a wide variety of activities, wonderful food- all of these things attracted my mom to Delmanor Northtown. However,...”

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in North York, Toronto offering independent and supportive living options with chef-prepared meals,… Read more

Forestview Retirement Residence

Toronto, ON

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Forestview Retirement Residence 4
65/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(50 reviews)

“Our family had an outstanding experience with the 30-day respite care program at Forestview Retirement Residence. From the moment my mom arrived, everyone made...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A premier retirement community in North York, Toronto offering independent living, assisted living, and respite… Read more

Amica Bayview Gardens

Toronto, ON

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Amica Bayview Gardens 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(70 reviews)

“I recently visited Amica Bayview Gardens and was truly impressed. From the moment you walk in, there’s a warm, calm feeling that makes it feel like home. Donna...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A premium retirement residence in North York, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living and respite care options… Read more

Amica Bayview Village

Toronto, ON

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Amica Bayview Village 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.0(65 reviews)

“Wonderful place, welcoming atmosphere. Was offered complimentary lunch when we asked about having a tour. Highly recommended”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A premium retirement residence in North York, Toronto, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care… Read more

Baycrest Terraces

Toronto, ON

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Baycrest Terraces 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(52 reviews)

“Such a great retirement home for the elderly to live out their independent lives. Clean environment, amazing staff, great food, awesome green house, pool and...”

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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A senior residence and community in Toronto offering a continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and… Read more

Don Mills Retirement Residence

Toronto, ON

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Don Mills Retirement Residence 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(30 reviews)

“My father has been here for 16 months. The accommodations are the best in the city - clean, spacious, modern and welcoming, and the staff are very friendly and...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A 10-storey senior living community in North York offering independent, independent supportive, assisted living,… Read more

L'Chaim Retirement Homes Inc

Toronto, ON

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L'Chaim Retirement Homes Inc 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(12 reviews)

“Supervisor,all staff members are very friendly,they work like family's.It was peaceful and lovely home.”

Provides: Retirement Home, Memory Care, Assisted Living

A Jewish home in Toronto specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia care with 24-hour nursing care and individualized care plans… Read more

Venvi Donway Place

Toronto, ON

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Venvi Donway Place 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

4.1(31 reviews)

“I had a visit at the Donway place and found the property to be very well maintained, super friendly staff and the residents were having a great time playing...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A newly renovated retirement home in Don Mills, Toronto, offering independent supportive living with a continuum of care… Read more

Verve Senior Living

Toronto, ON

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Verve Senior Living 4
53/ 100

Developing confidence

3.8(28 reviews)

“I had an exceptional experience with Verve Senior Living in Richmond Hill - thanks especially to Anna Fang, Community Relations Manager. She was incredibly...”

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

A Canadian-owned senior living company operating retirement residences across Canada. They offer various care levels including… Read more

Aspira Kensington Place Retirement Living

Toronto, ON

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Aspira Kensington Place Retirement Living 4
41/ 100

Limited confidence

4.4(17 reviews)

“I had the privilege to be in this place for a tour and lunch. The whole building inside and outside, looks amazing. It is friendly and relaxing atmosphere....”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A newly-renovated retirement community in Toronto offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care with… Read more

Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home

Toronto, ON

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Cedarhurst Dementia Care Home
29/ 100

Limited confidence

4.0(5 reviews)

“My mother has recently moved into Cedarhurst and I cannot say enough positive things about the care and love she is receiving. The team are lovely and...”

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Specialized dementia care for people in the early to mid stages of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias in… Read more

How to choose assisted living in North York

North York families comparing assisted living have 14 communities to weigh. Start with the level of care your parent needs now, and is likely to need next, then your budget, then shortlist by location within North York, current availability, and the services each community offers.

Where North York communities publish a rate, it runs $3,187–$4,861 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care. Ontario retirement homes are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay. Our how much does assisted living cost in ontario? guide breaks down what to expect and how families pay.

Before you commit, confirm licensing and standing with the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), ask about inspections, staffing, and any waitlist, and reach out to book a tour. Our guide to choosing assisted living walks through the full checklist.

Our methodology

How we rank the North York assisted living above

We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:

  • A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
  • Transparent, published pricing
  • Documented care services and amenities
  • Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification

Where our information comes from

645

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 14 communities, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own 12-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?

How North York communities are rated

Google star ratings across 14 assisted living.

  • 4.5 and up6
  • 4.0 to 4.47
  • 3.5 to 3.91
  • Under 3.50

Confidence Score range

How the 14 North York assisted living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good5 communities
  • Developing7 communities
  • Limited2 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How to choose assisted living in North York
  2. 02How much does assisted living cost in North York?
  3. 03What families are saying about assisted living
  4. 04Assisted Living services and amenities
  5. 05Frequently asked questions

How much do assisted living cost in North York?

Among the 2 North York assisted living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $3,187 to $4,861 per month. Mostcommunities share full pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.

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?.

Ontario retirement homes are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay.

What families are saying about assisted living in North York

A 4.5 star average across 645 Google reviews of 14 assisted living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“My Mom has lived at Chartwell Gibson for 3 years now. What I appreciate most about Gibson is their heart for the elderly. That's not something that can be taught. The building is older. You can find fancier retirement homes. But I value...”
Karen Wong on Chartwell Gibson Retirement Residence
“I recently visited Amica Bayview Gardens and was truly impressed. From the moment you walk in, there’s a warm, calm feeling that makes it feel like home. Donna and Jodie, the Community Relations Directors, are exceptional — kind,...”
Elena Motorova on Amica Bayview Gardens
“Wonderful place, welcoming atmosphere. Was offered complimentary lunch when we asked about having a tour. Highly recommended”
Janet x on Amica Bayview Village
“I just wanted to express that Sindy was so helpful to me and other residents. She had creative ideas and often approached us directly to encourage us to participate, sometimes coming right up to the tables right before the activity to...”
Sandy Fishbein on Chartwell Lansing Retirement Residence
“Such a great retirement home for the elderly to live out their independent lives. Clean environment, amazing staff, great food, awesome green house, pool and gym for the residents to enjoy. Also a new memory care unit had opened last year...”
Alyssa Jackson Dante on Baycrest Terraces
“Our family had an outstanding experience with the 30-day respite care program at Forestview Retirement Residence. From the moment my mom arrived, everyone made her feel welcome, comfortable, and truly cared for. A special thank you to...”
Fatima H on Forestview Retirement Residence

Assisted Living services and amenities in North York

What North York 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.

Most common amenities

Share of the 11 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room73%
  • Library45%
  • Bistro27%
  • Hair salon27%
  • Theatre27%
  • Billiards18%
  • Craft kitchen18%
  • Gardens18%
  • Movie theatre18%
  • Private dining room18%

Most common care services

Share of the 12 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management75%
  • 24-hour care17%
  • Personal laundry service17%
  • 24-hour nursing8%
  • 24-hour nursing care8%
  • 24-hour professional healthcare team8%
  • 24/7 Emergency Response8%
  • 24/7 nursing support8%
  • 24/7 professional support8%
  • 24/7 wellness and nursing staff support8%

Suite types offered

Share of the 9 communities that list suite types.

  • One bedroom89%
  • Studio67%
  • Two bedroom56%
  • One bedroom + den33%
  • Suite11%

Frequently asked questions

How much do assisted living communities cost in North York?
Published starting rates for assisted living communities in North York run roughly $3,187 to $4,861 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many assisted living communities are there in North York?
Senior Care Path lists 14 assisted living communities in North York, Ontario, each with a Confidence Score, reviews, and verified contact details so you can compare and reach out directly.
How are the assisted living communities ranked?
By our Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, pricing transparency, documented services and amenities, and verification. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.
How do I arrange a tour or check availability?
Use the Request info button on any listing to reach an advisor and the community, or open a profile for hours, amenities, and details before booking a tour.

Sources & further reading

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