11
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4.9★
average Google rating
7
rated 4.5 stars or higher
67
verified client reviews
As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 11 home care agencies in Ajax. 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 4.9 on average across 67 Google reviews
Ajax, ON66 Chatfield Dr, Ajax, ON L1T 2J9
5.0(12 reviews)
A home care provider based in Ajax, Ontario, offering support to clients with physical disabilities, elderly individuals, and…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON31 Agate Rd, Ajax, ON L1S 3J7
5.0(10 reviews)
Care is an award-winning in-home care and medical staffing agency serving the Durham Region including Ajax, Ontario. They…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON845 Westney Rd S Unit 5, Ajax, ON L1S 3M4
4.9(11 reviews)
Inc. provides senior day programs, 24-hour home care services, and a staffing agency for seniors in Ajax and the Durham…
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Ajax, ON700 Finley Ave #4, Ajax, ON L1S 3Z2
5.0(6 reviews)
In-home care services for seniors in the Durham Region, including Ajax, Oshawa, Whitby, and Pickering. Services…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON40 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, ON L1T 2Z7
4.9(8 reviews)
Home care and daily living assistance in Ajax, Ontario, offering individualized care plans for aging, illness,…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON50 Commercial Ave, Ajax, ON L1S 2H5
4.8(16 reviews)
A memory care option in Ajax, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON41 Booth Crescent, Ajax, ON L1Z 1H6
5.0(1 review)
A home care option in Ajax, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON92 Church St S Ste 124, Ajax, ON L1S 6B4
In-home care services for seniors in Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby, Ontario, offering personalized care packages with flexible…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON190 Harwood Ave S, Ajax, ON L1S 2H6
Personalized in-home senior care services including personal care, memory care, companion care, and respite care for older…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Ajax, ON6 Phillpot Ln, Ajax, ON L1T 4C9
Temporary, supportive housing for seniors awaiting permanent placement, through its Sweet Home Comfort Care Program,…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
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The 10 highest-rated home care agencies in Ajax 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 11 home care agencies in Ajax, updated September 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for home care agencies typically fall in the $24–$150 per hour range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.9/5 across 67 client 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 home care cost in Ontario?.
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Step 1 of 5Home care in Ajax lets your parent stay in the house they know, whether that's near the lakefront in south Ajax or up around the Rossland and Salem corners. Local agencies serve the whole town and the neighbouring Durham communities, with easy reach to Ajax Pickering Hospital. It's a practical option when a move feels too big, too soon. In Ajax, home care are also called home health, in-home care, or home support.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start with the level of care your parent actually needs, not the level you fear they'll need next year. Home care in Ajax covers a wide range, from a few hours a week of help with meals, bathing, and companionship to daily personal care and skilled nursing. Be honest about which end you're on. Overbuying hours drains the budget fast; underbuying leaves gaps that turn into falls and hospital visits.
In our experience, home care is the right first move for most Ajax families whose parent is safe alone between visits and wants to stay put. It's the gentler choice, and it keeps them rooted near familiar shops, the GO corridor, and the lake. The honest trade-off: as needs climb, hourly care can quietly cost more than a retirement home, and it doesn't solve loneliness the way a community setting does. If your parent is isolated or needs help around the clock, look at Assisted Living or Memory Care before you pile on more hours.
Two paths exist here. Publicly funded home and community care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which assesses need and coordinates services; this is worth pursuing, though hours are limited and waits are real. Private-pay agencies fill the gaps and give you flexibility on timing and who comes to the door. Most families we work with use both.
A few Ajax-specific notes. Agencies cluster along the Highway 2 and Bayly corridors and serve neighbouring Pickering and Whitby, so caregiver availability is usually decent, but morning and weekend slots book up first. Proximity to Ajax Pickering Hospital matters if your parent has frequent appointments or is coming home after a stay. And nearby bus routes and rapid transit help if a caregiver relies on public transit to reach you.
Prioritize consistency of caregiver over almost everything else. The same familiar face two or three times a week does more for an older parent than a rotating roster, even a slightly cheaper one. Ask every agency how they handle scheduling gaps and last-minute call-offs before you sign.
A 4.9 star average across 67 Google reviews of 8 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.
“We have used Home Well Care Services, Ajax a number of times for extra care for out mom. Tammy was outstanding and very supportive to expedite care on short notice for mom. Her PSW’s were professional and looked after my mom with good...”
“The staffs are professional and so nice. They have an excellent service, that makes you feel comfortable about being well cared for.”
“My father attended the day program and he really enjoyed it! The staff are very kind and compassionate. I would highly recommend them.”
“I have been using Meridian for over one year. The caregivers are always pleasant, helpful and caring. Vendria is always very understanding and tries to accommodate us in our needs. I would definitely recommend Meridian.”
“Very reputable, professional and courteous. Client care is always reviewed. Extremely high accreditation received. Exceptional in-house and personalized training provided and at the highest standards always. From the perspective of a few...”
“I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Just Like Family Home Healthcare. Their service truly lives up to the name — it feels warm, personal, and compassionate. The quality of care they provide is excellent, and you can really see how...”
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Google star ratings across 8 home care.
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Few Ajax home care publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for home care agencies typically fall in the $24–$150 per hour range. Call any agency below for a current, itemised quote, since the final number depends on the level of care and the number of hours needed.
Most home care 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 home care cost in ontario?.
In Ontario, publicly funded home and community care is arranged and income-considered through Ontario Health atHome, though funded hours are limited. Private-pay home care fills the rest and is billed per hour, so many Ajax families use a mix of both.
Home care is delivered in your own home, so what sets Ajax agencies apart is the care they provide, not a building. Here is what local agencies actually offer, drawn from the services each one publishes, a good way to see what is standard locally and which agencies bring a genuine specialty like dementia, palliative, or live-in care.
Share of the 7 agencies that publish their services.
Too few home care agencies in Ajax publish a rate to give a city figure, but across Ontario published starting rates run roughly $24 to $150 per hour, depending on the level of care and the number of hours needed. Ask each agency for an all-in quote.
Home care brings caregivers to your parent's own house for set hours. A retirement home is a residence where they live, with meals, activities, and staff on site. Home care suits parents who want to stay put; retirement homes help when isolation or daily needs grow.
Yes. Publicly funded home and community care in Ontario is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which assesses your parent and coordinates services. Funded hours are limited, so many families combine them with private-pay care. Federal supports like Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement can help with overall costs.
Browse the home care services listed on this page and call two or three directly. Ask about caregiver availability for your preferred days and times, minimum hours, and how quickly they can start. For publicly funded hours, contact Ontario Health atHome for an assessment.
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