Home Care in Aurora

Home Care in Aurora: Costs, Reviews & 5 Agencies Compared (2026)

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rated 4.5 stars or higher

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As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 5 home care agencies in Aurora. 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

5 home care agencies in Aurora

Rated 4.7 on average across 114 Google reviews

#1Right at Home Home Care Newmarket (opens in a new tab)

Aurora, ON

Newmarket provides home care services including companion care, personal care, nursing care, and specialty care for seniors and others…

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Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr

#3CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors) (opens in a new tab)

Aurora, ON

A not-for-profit organization providing home and community services to older adults and caregivers in York Region and South Simcoe. The…

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Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr

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Top-rated home care agencies in Aurora

The 5 highest-rated home care agencies in Aurora 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.

How much does home care cost in Aurora?

Senior Care Path tracks 5 home care agencies in Aurora, 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 4.7/5 across 114 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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Home care in Aurora lets your parent stay in the house they know, with support that scales from a few hours of help to daily visits. Options here cluster along the Yonge Street corridor and through established neighbourhoods like Aurora Village and Aurora Heights, with Southlake Regional Health Centre in nearby Newmarket close by for anyone managing a health condition. In Aurora, home care are also called home health, in-home care, or home support.

By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026

How to choose home care in Aurora

Start with the honest question most families skip: how much help does your parent actually need, and how often? Home care shines when the needs are specific and predictable, help with bathing, meals, medication reminders, a few hours of companionship, or overnight support. In our experience, if your parent is safe and content at home and the gaps are manageable, home care is the better first move than a move. It keeps them in familiar surroundings and lets you dial support up gradually.

The trade-off is real, though. When needs climb toward around-the-clock supervision, private-pay home care hours add up, and at some point a retirement home or assisted living can deliver more care for the same monthly spend. If you're already booking long daily shifts, price both paths side by side before you commit.

In Ontario, publicly funded home and community care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which coordinates services after an assessment. The agencies you'll find in our listings are the private-pay route, which fills the hours public funding doesn't cover and usually starts faster. Many Aurora families use both: a public assessment for the core needs, private hours on top.

A few local notes. Agencies serving Aurora often cover the wider York Region, so ask specifically about their Aurora coverage and how quickly they can staff your street, especially in the eastern and newer subdivisions. Proximity matters for continuity, a caregiver who lives nearby is likelier to stay consistent. Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket is the main hospital most Aurora seniors rely on, so if your parent is coming home after a stay, line up care before discharge rather than after.

Prioritize in this order: the right care level first, then reliability and consistency of caregivers, then location and budget. Ask about minimum shift lengths, how they handle last-minute cancellations, and whether you get the same worker each visit. Consistency is what makes home care work or fall apart.

Ratings and reviews for home care in Aurora

A 4.7 star average across 114 Google reviews of 5 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.

“We have been attending CHATs adult day program for 2yrs. We want to recognize the support received from Kristen Bolger, ADP Supervisor and her team, Nancy & Jess. In addition, the front receptionist, Autumn. They have been so helpful with...”
Joanne Kwan on CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors)
“I want to thank Michelle, Jirah and Christina for all the support and care they provided to my mom. Along with all the amazing PSWs and nursing team. We appreciate all that you have done to help keep our mom safe and supported.”
Liz Vdk on Right at Home Home Care Newmarket
“Lynn and her team are all about providing the highest level of care for each and every client. Their services go above and beyond. Providing clients with individual care, compassion, safety and dignity are their passion.”
J Save on SCRUBS Care Home Care Solutions
“The PSW support for my parents has been amazing. They’re very caring and understanding, especially with my mom’s dementia, and they’ve helped my dad a lot with his recovery after his stroke. You can tell they genuinely care, and that means...”
Quinet David on Heart of Care Canada

Where our information comes from

114

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real clients and families across these 5 agencies, never written by us.

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SCP Confidence Score

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 agency?

How Aurora agencies are rated

Google star ratings across 5 home care.

  • 4.5 and up4
  • 4.0 to 4.40
  • 3.5 to 3.91
  • Under 3.50

Confidence Score range

How the 5 Aurora home care fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good0 communities
  • Developing4 communities
  • Limited1 community

Paying for home care in Aurora: rates and funding

Few Aurora 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 through Ontario Health atHome after an assessment, though it may not cover all the hours you need. Private-pay agency care fills the gaps and typically starts sooner.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does home care cost in Aurora?

Too few home care agencies in Aurora 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.

What's the difference between home care and retirement homes in Aurora?

Home care brings caregivers to your parent's own home for set hours. A retirement home is a residence where your parent lives, with meals, activities, and staff on-site. Home care suits manageable, specific needs; a retirement home suits those wanting community and daily support in one place.

Can I get government funding for home care in Aurora?

Yes. Ontario Health atHome coordinates publicly funded home and community care after an assessment. It may not cover every hour you need, so many families add private-pay agency hours on top. Federal supports like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with overall costs.

How do I arrange care or check availability in Aurora?

Browse the Aurora agencies in our listings and call the ones that fit. Ask about their Aurora coverage, how soon they can start, minimum shift lengths, and caregiver consistency. For publicly funded care, contact Ontario Health atHome to request an assessment.

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