Senior Care Path tracks 6 assisted living communities in Scarborough, updated September 2026. They average 4.4/5 across 313 resident reviews, and they are ranked 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 Scarborough right now are McCowan Retirement Residence - Metta Lifestyles, Villa Karuna and Shepherd Village.
Looking into assisted living in Scarborough means weighing options that spread from the Bluffs up through Agincourt and along the busy corridors near Kennedy and McCowan. Many families gravitate to homes close to Scarborough Health Network's General and Birchmount sites, or near rapid transit for easy weekend visits. It's a big, green part of the city, and where your parent lands often comes down to which neighbourhood already feels like home. In Scarborough, assisted living are sometimes called assisted living facilities or supportive living.
Scarborough 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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By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
The 6 highest-rated assisted living communities in Scarborough on our SCP Confidence Score, as of September 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card below. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
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Scarborough, ON2881 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J 0A2Licensed by RHRA
4.8(144 reviews)
A newly renovated retirement home in Scarborough, Toronto offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care…
Typical in Ontario$2,900–$7,195/mo
Scarborough, ON602 Brimley Rd, Scarborough, ON M1J 2B5Licensed by RHRA
5.0(14 reviews)
A non-profit senior care home in Toronto providing non-medical care services including assisted living, total care, respite care, and…
Typical in Ontario$2,350–$6,295/mo
Scarborough, ON3760 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1T 3K9Licensed by RHRA
3.8(48 reviews)
Toronto's largest not-for-profit seniors community offering multiple levels of care. Founded in 1961, it provides retirement,…
Typical in Ontario$2,350–$6,295/mo
Scarborough, ON61 Fairfax Crescent, Scarborough, ON M1L 1Z7Licensed by RHRA
4.4(30 reviews)
A not-for-profit senior living community in Toronto offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a…
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Scarborough, ON3333 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1W 2R9
3.8(70 reviews)
Community-based support services for seniors in Toronto, Ontario. Services include assisted living, day…
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Scarborough, ON50 Gooderham Dr, Scarborough, ON M1R 3G7
4.4(7 reviews)
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Scarborough is a large, sprawling part of Toronto's east end, and that geography matters when you're choosing assisted living. Options tend to cluster around the older town centres, including Scarborough Town Centre, along Kingston Road, and near the Morningside and Ellesmere corridors. If your parent relies on public transit or regular visits from family, look for a residence with nearby bus routes or rapid transit access, since distances in Scarborough can be deceptively long on foot. Proximity to The Scarborough Health Network, which operates hospitals at Birchmount, General, and Centenary campuses, is worth weighing too. Knowing a trusted hospital is a short drive away can matter a great deal if your parent's health is complex.
Ontario's retirement and assisted living sector is primarily private-pay, and residences in this category operate outside the publicly funded long-term care system. Our strong advice is to treat the RHRA licence as your first filter. The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority licenses and inspects retirement homes in Ontario, and its public registry lets you verify a home's status and review any compliance history before you tour. If a residence isn't on that registry, ask pointed questions about how its care is regulated, and be cautious. This is one step many families skip in the emotion of the search, and it matters.
On the question of assisted living versus a move to a full long-term care home, our advisors generally recommend starting with assisted living if your parent still has meaningful independence and their care needs are moderate. Long-term care in Ontario is publicly funded and waitlists are often lengthy; assisted living gives your family time without sacrificing support. The honest trade-off is cost: private-pay monthly rates vary by care level and suite size, and they add up. Compare listings carefully and call each residence directly, since published rates don't always reflect every included service.
Availability in Scarborough can shift quickly. Some residences have suites ready now; others maintain informal waitlists. Once you've confirmed an RHRA licence and toured at least two or three options, don't delay putting your parent's name on a waitlist at your preferred choice, even if you're not ready to decide. You can also explore Home Care and Retirement Homes listings in our Scarborough directory if assisted living feels like either too much or too little support right now.
We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
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Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?
Google star ratings across 6 assisted living.
How the 6 Scarborough assisted living fall across our trust tiers.
Most Scarborough 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 Ontario is almost entirely private-pay; monthly rates vary by suite type and the level of personal care included. Seniors with limited income may be able to supplement costs through federal programs like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), but there is no provincial subsidy specific to retirement home or assisted living fees.
A 4.4 star average across 313 Google reviews of 6 assisted living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“After making the difficult decision to care for my sister, we reviewed several options and selected the memory care program at McCowan Retirement Residence. To date, we have not been disappointed with the care provided. The program has...”
“In 1998, I came in contact with The Pentecostal Benevolent Association of Ontario (today’s Shepherd Village) through my work assignment. I met the Management Team of that time and was very impressed with their vision in providing...”
“I wish to share how caring, professional and thoughtful everyone has been with my family at Presentation Manor. Every effort is constantly made to ensure that my parents are enjoying every day in a lovely community. I have found that...”
“I completed my PSW placement at Villa Karuna, and it was a valuable learning experience. The staff were welcoming, supportive, and willing to teach students. I had the opportunity to develop my practical skills, gain confidence in...”
“💯 satisfaction and Home of peace, love and seniors citizens best care 💙.”
What Scarborough 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.
Share of the 5 communities that publish amenities.
Share of the 5 communities that publish services.
Share of the 2 communities that list suite types.
Monthly rates vary by suite size, care level, and services included; private-pay costs can differ meaningfully from one residence to the next. Review the listings on this page for a current range, then call each residence directly to get a full, itemized quote.
In Ontario the terms overlap. Most assisted living is delivered inside licensed retirement homes, which the RHRA regulates. 'Assisted living' signals a higher level of on-site personal care than basic independent living; browse our Retirement Homes listings in Scarborough to compare.
Assisted living in a retirement home is mostly private-pay. However, lower-income seniors may qualify for federal Old Age Security (OAS) or the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) to help offset costs. Publicly funded long-term care is a separate stream, arranged through Ontario Health atHome.
Use the contact button on any listing to call or email the residence directly. Most welcome family tours without an appointment. Ask specifically about current suite availability and whether there is a waitlist, since openings can change week to week.
If your parent has a dementia diagnosis and needs secure surroundings or specialized programming, Memory Care is likely the better fit. Assisted living suits moderate, stable care needs. Our Scarborough Memory Care listings are a good next step if cognitive support is the priority.
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