Senior Care Path tracks 15 home care agencies in Burlington, updated September 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for home care agencies typically fall in the $24–$216 per hour range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.5/5 across 155 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?.
Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest agencies in Burlington right now are Right at Home In Home Health Care, Qualicare Home Care Burlington & Oakville and Dilamphis CARE Inc..
If you're looking into home care in Burlington, most families start close to home, along the neighbourhoods stretching from the lakeshore up toward Aldershot, Alton, and Millcroft. Providers here serve much of the city, with Joseph Brant Hospital near the waterfront as a familiar anchor for coordinating care. It's a manageable place to arrange support that lets a parent stay in the house they know. In Burlington, home care are also called home health, in-home care, or home support.
Below you will find every agency ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the services and specialties 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 10 highest-rated home care agencies in Burlington 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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Burlington, ON1100 Walkers Line #301, Burlington, ON L7N 2G3
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
4.7(51 reviews)
Canada is a home care provider offering personalized in-home care services for seniors and those in need. The company has 25 years of…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON4145 N Service Rd Ste 200, Burlington, ON L7L 6A3
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
5.0(46 reviews)
In-home care services for seniors and individuals with chronic illnesses in Burlington and…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON3310 S Service Rd, Burlington, ON L7N 3M6
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
4.9(14 reviews)
Inc. is an in-home senior care provider offering personalized, certified care services across multiple Canadian provinces. The company…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON5063 N Service Rd Ste 100, Burlington, ON L7L 5H6
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
5.0(9 reviews)
A home care option in Burlington, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ONFairview St, Burlington, ON L7R 2E3
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
4.6(8 reviews)
In-home care services for seniors and people with disabilities across Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, and Toronto. The…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON5063 N Service Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 5H6
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
5.0(5 reviews)
Personalized in-home health care services for seniors in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Halton regions, including…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON4145 N Service Rd Ste 235, Burlington, ON L7L 6A3
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
5.0(2 reviews)
In-home care services for seniors who prefer to remain in their own homes. The agency offers…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON2028 Waterbridge Dr, Burlington, ON L7M 4G6
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
5.0(1 review)
In-home care services including nursing support, personal care, and specialized assistance for seniors in Burlington, Ontario…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON231 Red River Road Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1A7, 4145 N Service Rd Suite 200, Burlington, ON L7L 6A3
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
5.0(1 review)
A home care agency providing personal care, nursing services, medical escort, and assisted living services throughout the GTA…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Burlington, ON5115 Harvester Rd Unit 12A, Burlington, ON L7L 0A3
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
4.4(9 reviews)
Ltd. is a home care and nursing services provider in Burlington, Ontario offering in-home care for all ages.
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
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Burlington sits at a comfortable remove from the intensity of the GTA, and that geography shapes your home care options in real ways. Most providers serving the city are concentrated around the Aldershot and Brant Hills corridors, with good coverage extending through Orchard and Millcroft. Joseph Brant Hospital is the local anchor for medically complex seniors, and many home care agencies coordinate closely with its discharge planning team, which matters if your parent is transitioning home after a hospital stay. Public transit links to the broader region exist, but Burlington is largely a car-dependent city, so confirm that any agency can reliably staff your parent's neighbourhood before you sign anything.
Ontario's publicly funded home and community care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome. If your parent qualifies, a care coordinator will assess their needs and connect them with funded services, including personal support and nursing visits. The catch is that funded hours are often limited, and wait times for higher levels of care can stretch. Our honest advice: don't wait for a crisis. Start the Ontario Health atHome referral early, and use private home care agencies to fill the gaps in the meantime. Most Burlington families end up running both streams at once.
When you're comparing private agencies, prioritize three things above all else. First, consistent caregivers. High staff turnover is the most common complaint we hear from Burlington families, so ask directly how an agency handles shift coverage and caregiver matching. Second, local presence. Agencies with a Burlington or Halton-based office tend to respond faster to last-minute changes than those dispatching from Mississauga or Hamilton. Third, scope of care. If your parent's needs are likely to increase, check whether the agency can scale up, or whether you'd have to switch providers and start over. A provider who can grow with your parent's needs saves everyone a great deal of stress.
If your parent's needs have moved well beyond what a few hours of daily support can address, it's worth exploring Burlington's Retirement Homes or Assisted Living options, which offer on-site care around the clock. Home care is the right starting point for most families, but it's not always the right long-term answer, and recognising that early puts you in a stronger position.
On the shore of Lake Ontario between Hamilton and Oakville, Burlington offers established retirement communities alongside strong home care and mobility support.
Ontario Health atHome can arrange publicly funded home care for eligible seniors, covering personal support and nursing at no direct cost, though assessed hours may be limited. Private-pay agency care fills the gap, with hourly rates that vary by caregiver type and care level; seniors receiving Old Age Security or the Guaranteed Income Supplement may also qualify for additional income-tested supports worth exploring with a care coordinator.
We order every agency by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
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Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real clients and families across these 12 agencies, never written by us.
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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 agency?
Google star ratings across 12 home care.
How the 15 Burlington home care fall across our trust tiers.
Few Burlington home care publish a rate online, but across Ontario published rates for home care agencies typically fall in the $24–$216 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?.
Ontario Health atHome can arrange publicly funded home care for eligible seniors, covering personal support and nursing at no direct cost, though assessed hours may be limited. Private-pay agency care fills the gap, with hourly rates that vary by caregiver type and care level; seniors receiving Old Age Security or the Guaranteed Income Supplement may also qualify for additional income-tested supports worth exploring with a care coordinator.
A 4.5 star average across 155 Google reviews of 12 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.
“Mom enjoyed all of her caregivers company and a special shoutout to Vanessa who mom developed a very strong bond with and looked forward to their times together. I am sure these visits provided great comfort to her over and above providing...”
“Excellent service from Qualicare. They gave a very timely response to my initial call, and the person I spoke with was incredibly knowledgeable about homecare setup. The process from that first conversation to starting services was...”
“It has been a pleasure working with you, and I am deeply appreciative of the amazing experience.”
“Great employment agency! The staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful. They helped me find a job quickly and made the process easy. Highly recommended!"”
“Tracey and the team at Greenleaf take great pride and care in their work. They are supporting my family with companion care for my father who is in the early stages of dementia, and they are kind, compassionate, friendly, an excellent...”
“We’ve had a wonderful experience with Live Life Well Cares. The PSWs are professional, caring and very patient with our elderly parents who can be resistant and challenging at times. The admin team has been amazing—responding quickly in...”
Home care is delivered in your own home, so what sets Burlington 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 13 agencies that publish their services.
Too few home care agencies in Burlington publish a rate to give a city figure, but across Ontario published starting rates run roughly $24 to $216 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 support to your parent in their own home. A retirement home is a licensed residence where staff are on-site around the clock. Home care suits those who are largely independent; retirement homes are better when consistent supervision or social engagement is the priority. Burlington has options for both.
Yes. Ontario Health atHome arranges publicly funded personal support, nursing, and therapy for eligible seniors at no direct cost. Hours are needs-assessed and may not cover everything required, so many families combine funded care with private agency hours to fill gaps.
Contact agencies directly using the listings on this page. Most offer a free phone or in-home consultation. Ask about current availability in your parent's neighbourhood specifically, as coverage can vary by area within Burlington.
Many private agencies offer both personal support workers and registered nurses or registered practical nurses. For medically complex needs, confirm the agency's clinical capacity before committing. Ontario Health atHome can also coordinate nursing visits for eligible seniors.
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