Home Care in Canada
Home care brings help to your parent's own door: personal care like bathing and medication reminders, companionship, respite for family caregivers, and clinical services such as nursing. It is often the first step that keeps a parent safe at home for longer. Compare local agencies below.
Compare home care by city
Calgary, AB
61 providers
Vancouver, BC
33 providers
Toronto, ON
85 providers
Mississauga, ON
52 providers
London, ON
48 providers
Ottawa, ON
45 providers
Edmonton, AB
59 providers
Winnipeg, MB
53 providers
Victoria, BC
30 providers
North Vancouver, BC
12 providers
Saskatoon, SK
30 providers
Brampton, ON
19 providers
Scarborough, ON
11 providers
Surrey, BC
24 providers
Hamilton, ON
49 providers
Waterloo, ON
14 providers
Halifax, NS
26 providers
Burnaby, BC
7 providers
Barrie, ON
24 providers
Dartmouth, NS
10 providers
Oakville, ON
26 providers
West Vancouver, BC
5 providers
Sudbury, ON
16 providers
Kitchener, ON
22 providers
Bedford, NS
8 providers
Langley, BC
4 providers
New Westminster, BC
3 providers
Richmond, BC
3 providers
Brantford, ON
14 providers
Burlington, ON
17 providers
Vaughan, ON
16 providers
How do you choose a home care agency in Canada?
Start by naming exactly what help is needed and when: a few hours a week, daily personal care, or overnight support. Being specific on the first call helps an agency match the right caregiver, not just whoever is free. Our home care overview explains the service types, and when it is time to consider home care helps you read the signs.
Ask how caregivers are screened and supervised, whether you get consistent people or a rotating roster, and how the agency handles a missed or last-minute visit. Publicly funded hours are arranged through your province and can be layered with privately paid care to fill the gaps.
What does the Confidence Score on each listing mean?
Every agency here carries our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from verified details, reviews, and track record, so you can shortlist with confidence rather than guesswork.
Choose your city below to compare local agencies, hourly service, and reviews, then call directly or take our free care assessment to get matched, with no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How much does home care cost in Canada?
Privately paid home care is charged per hour and varies by the type of help, the care level, and the agency's minimum visit. Publicly funded hours, arranged through your province, are free to the client. Compare local agencies on each city page below.
Is home care covered by the government in Canada?
Partly. Every province funds some home and community care based on an assessed need, though hours can be limited and waitlisted. Many families layer privately paid care on top to cover the rest of a parent's day.
What is the difference between home care and a retirement home?
Home care comes to your parent in their own home; a retirement home is a move into a community with support built in. Home care often keeps a parent at home longer, until needs or safety make a move the kinder option.
How quickly can home care start?
Private agencies can often begin within days once the care plan is set; publicly funded hours depend on the provincial assessment and any waitlist. Pick your city below and call agencies directly to check current availability.