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Senior Living & Care in Oshawa

Oshawa has 21 senior care providers on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.5 stars across 521 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Wynfield Retirement Residence, Harmony Hill Retirement Community and Livita Centennial Retirement Residence.

On Lake Ontario in Durham Region, Oshawa offers established retirement residences, dependable home care, and local foot care and therapy clinics close to family.

Below you will find every provider ranked by Confidence Score, the care types available locally, real resident reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated October 2026.

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Types of senior care in Oshawa

Oshawa families have 8 types of senior care to weigh. Pick a care type to compare local options, each with a Confidence Score, rating, and reviews.

All senior care in Oshawa

4.5 average rating521 Google reviewsacross 21 providers

Cedarcroft Place Retirement Community by Spring Living

Oshawa, ONLicensed by RHRA

A retirement community in Oshawa offering independent living, assisted living, and memory support services with newly renovated…

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensLibraryLibrary
  • Retirement Home
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living

Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo

Livita Centennial Retirement Residence

Oshawa, ONLicensed by RHRA

A senior retirement residence in Oshawa, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care with a variety…

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa
  • Retirement Home
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living

Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo

Aspira Valleylands Oshawa Retirement Living

Oshawa, ONLicensed by RHRA

A retirement home in Oshawa, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care, with scenic views…

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensLibraryLibrary
  • Retirement Home
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living

Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo

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Health and therapy services in Oshawa

Beyond housing, Oshawa has clinics and therapists who work with older adults at home or in the community. Pick a service to compare local providers, each with a Confidence Score and reviews.

Home safety and mobility in Oshawa

How much does senior care cost in Oshawa?

Costs vary by care type and provider. Retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay, while long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested. Contact providers below for current rates.

Care typeTypical costOshawa range
Home Care$30–$50 /hrBy quote
Retirement Homes$2,500–$6,500 /moBy quote
Assisted Living$3,000–$8,000 /moBy quote
Memory Care$5,000–$10,000 /moBy quote
Independent Living$1,500–$5,000 /moBy quote
Long-Term Care$2,000–$3,000 income-tested /moBy quote
Respite Care$150–$400 /dayBy quote
Palliative CareOften funded; variesBy quote

Typical costs are illustrative Canadian ranges; long-term care is income-tested and home care is billed hourly. Oshawa range reflects providers that share a starting rate with us. Request quotes for exact pricing.

Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement. Ontario seniors benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost.

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.

Seniors' centres and community support in Oshawa

Free local help for older adults and caregivers in Oshawa: dementia support, seniors' programs and places to stay active and connected.

Government resources for seniors in Oshawa

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What families are saying about senior care in Oshawa

A 4.5 star average across 521 Google reviews of 20 Oshawa providers. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“I stayed in Harmony Hills Respite unit after my knee surgery, originally for two weeks; however I added one more week. We found the staff and PSW s most welcoming, friendly and helpful. There were lots of activities organized too but I did...”
Eugenia Cairns on Harmony Hill Retirement Community
“Thank you Joanne and Livita Centennial! Such gracious hosts. From a welcome hug to engaged residents and staff, everyone felt at ease. An honour to share colour analysis with your community.”
Lorna Kennedy Murray (Image and Etiquette) on Livita Centennial Retirement Residence
“I’ve had a wonderful experience here. The staff are caring, professional, and always willing to help. The residents are treated with kindness and respect, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It’s clear that a lot of effort goes into...”
Ogechi Ughamadu on Chartwell Wynfield Retirement Residence
“We knew when we visited the Winchester Glen four years ago on a fact finding mission, this would be the place for my Mom. Since she moved in a few months ago, it is the happiest I've seen her in a long time. There are so many wonderful...”
Tina M on Winchester Glen Retirement Community
“Can’t say enough good about the team with Right at Home, my Mum fell and broke her arm and after staying at a respite for five weeks she still needed support. Within a day of talking to them they had everything set up for her and a PSW...”
Alex Rookes on Right at Home Durham
“Our family couldn’t be happier with Mom’s decision to move to Bloom Oshawa. In the past six months, she has thrived. It was a very smooth transition for her, and everyone has been so welcoming. All of the staff are very helpful, caring,...”
Jan Konarowski on Bloom Oshawa Retirement Community

Services and amenities in Oshawa

What Oshawa providers actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes.

Most common amenities

Share of the 10 providers that publish amenities.

  • Dining room80%
  • Bistro40%
  • Fitness centre30%
  • Library30%
  • Movie theatre30%
  • Gardens20%
  • Activities10%
  • Adjacent to Centennial Park10%
  • Arts and crafts10%
  • Barber salon10%

Most common care services

Share of the 20 providers that publish services.

  • Medication administration25%
  • Palliative care20%
  • Companion care15%
  • Dementia care15%
  • Meal preparation15%
  • Medication reminders15%
  • Personal care15%
  • Alzheimer's care10%
  • Bathing assistance10%
  • Companionship10%

Our methodology

521

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, from real residents and families across these 20 Oshawa providers, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order in every list on this page.

How Oshawa providers are rated

Google star ratings across 20 providers.

  • 4.5 and up13
  • 4.0 to 4.43
  • 3.5 to 3.94
  • Under 3.50

Confidence Score range

How the 21 Oshawa providers fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good9 communities
  • Developing11 communities
  • Limited1 community

Frequently asked questions

How many senior care providers are there in Oshawa?

Senior Care Path lists 21 senior care providers in Oshawa, Ontario, across 8 care types (9 home care, 8 retirement homes, 8 assisted living), each with a Confidence Score, Google rating, and verified contact details.

How much does senior care cost in Oshawa?

Costs vary by care type and provider. Retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay, while long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested. 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.

How are Oshawa providers ranked?

By our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, pricing transparency, documented services, and verification. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.

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