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4.9★
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15
rated 4.5 stars or higher
378
verified client reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 18 home care agencies in Markham. 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 378 Google reviews
Markham, ON90C Centurian Dr Unit 210, Markham, ON L3R 8C5
4.9(82 reviews)
In-home care services for seniors in Markham, Ontario and surrounding communities. Services include companion care,…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON196 Alfred Paterson Dr, Markham, ON L6E 2E6
5.0(15 reviews)
Home nursing care in Markham, Ontario. The company offers personalized medical support, personal care,…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON54 Albert Lewis St, Markham, ON L6B 0P7
5.0(13 reviews)
Home care services across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, helping seniors stay safe, comfortable, and…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
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Markham, ON7030 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 6G2
5.0(10 reviews)
A Toronto-based non-medical home care agency serving the Greater Toronto Area. It provides companionship, personal care, meal…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON8312 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 8E1
5.0(8 reviews)
A booking service in Markham that connects families with local helpers for companionship, help at home, rides and personal care.
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON6060 Hwy 7 Suite 202 A, Markham, ON L3P 3A9
4.8(76 reviews)
Around-the-clock home care in Markham for seniors and adults, with personal care, nursing,…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON20 Crown Steel Dr Unit 6, Markham, ON L3R 9X9
5.0(6 reviews)
Home care in Markham from its Crown Steel Drive office, helping seniors and adults keep living in their own…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON7787 Yonge St Ste 200, Thornhill, ON L3T 7L2
5.0(5 reviews)
Senior home care in Markham, Toronto and across the GTA, from companion care to overnight and live-in support.
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON59 Main Street Markham N Suite 1A, Markham, ON L3P 1X7
4.8(24 reviews)
A private home care agency in Markham offering personal care, dementia care, respite and companionship at home, in hospital or in a retirement…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
Markham, ON50 Acadia Ave Unit 210, Markham, ON L3R 0B3
5.0(28 reviews)
Personalized in-home care services for seniors in Richmond Hill, Markham, and surrounding areas. Services include personal care,…
Typical in Ontario$24–$150/hr
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The 10 highest-rated home care agencies in Markham on our SCP Confidence Score, as of October 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
Senior Care Path tracks 18 home care agencies in Markham, updated October 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 378 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 October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does home care cost in Ontario?.
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Step 1 of 5Home care in Markham lets your parent stay in the home they know, with support that scales as needs change. Options cluster across Unionville, Markham Village, and along the Highway 7 and Warden corridors, with agencies serving neighbourhoods near Markham Stouffville Hospital. It's a spread-out suburb, so travel time and coverage matter as much as the care itself. In Markham, home care are also called home health, in-home care, or home support.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Looking for the best-rated agencies for a specific need? These editorial rankings shortlist the top Markham agencies by specialty, scored on verified reviews and our SCP Confidence Score.
Start with the level of care your parent actually needs, not the level you fear they'll need next year. Home care in Markham ranges from a few hours of companionship and light housekeeping to daily personal care, medication reminders, and skilled nursing. Be honest about what mornings, meals, and bathing look like now. That clarity tells you whether a couple of scheduled visits will do or whether you need a fuller daily plan.
In our experience, home care is the right default when your parent is safe at home most of the day and the gaps are predictable. If the house has become a hazard, or nights are the hard part, a move to a retirement home or assisted living can be safer and, honestly, less stressful for everyone than stitching together round-the-clock shifts at home. The trade-off is real: staying home preserves routine and independence, but heavy hourly care can add up and still leave quiet hours uncovered. Name that out loud before you commit.
Two Markham-specific notes. First, this is a large, low-density suburb, so ask each agency plainly which neighbourhoods they cover reliably and how they handle a caregiver calling in sick. A dependable backup plan matters more than a polished brochure. Second, agencies serving the areas around Markham Stouffville Hospital often coordinate well with hospital discharges, which helps if your parent is coming home after a stay. Public transit and nearby bus routes are worth checking if your parent still gets out on their own.
For publicly funded home and community care, contact Ontario Health atHome, which arranges and coordinates government-funded services. Many families combine that with private-pay hours to fill the gaps. When you compare private agencies, prioritize care level and reliability first, then location and cost. Ask about caregiver consistency, whether the same person comes each visit, and how care plans get updated as needs change. Use our Markham listings to shortlist a few agencies, then call two or three and compare how they answer these questions.
A diverse city in York Region with a strong range of retirement and assisted living, plus multilingual home care that reflects Markham's many communities.
In Ontario, publicly funded home and community care is arranged and coordinated through Ontario Health atHome based on assessed need, and it's income-tested. Private-pay home care fills the hours beyond what public funding covers, and federal supports such as OAS and GIS may help with a senior's overall budget.
A 4.9 star average across 378 Google reviews of 16 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.
“The foot care program is very well organized. Maya is an amazing teacher. She’s very knowledgeable, approachable, and explains concepts clearly. She creates a comfortable environment where questions are encouraged, which makes a big...”
“My Mother is living in an assisted living facility and we have hired Kym and Lois from Home Instead Markham. Both ladies have become trusted companions for my mother. She values their friendship and looks forward to their visits. They have...”
“Our experience with retirement homes a total disaster My parents went almost five days without the care we thought they were receiving. No shower, no personal care, and nobody seemed to notice or take responsibility. I remember walking in...”
“Allen at ComforCare was able to find a Cantonese overnight helper for us on the same day I had made the request, as my mom with Alzheimer's had a back surgery done. Allen has integrity in what he could offer us. He is receptive with...”
“As a physiotherapist, I truly value working alongside healthcare professionals who provide compassionate, reliable, and patient-centered care — and this team consistently delivered exactly that. We had such a positive experience from the...”
“I had the privilege of working with Rose for 7 years at Princess Margaret, and she is without a doubt one of the best leaders I have ever worked with. Knowing she was the one working as the nursing administrator on site during my shift was...”
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Google star ratings across 16 home care.
How the 18 Markham home care fall across our trust tiers.
Few Markham 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 coordinated through Ontario Health atHome based on assessed need, and it's income-tested. Private-pay home care fills the hours beyond what public funding covers, and federal supports such as OAS and GIS may help with a senior's overall budget.
Home care is delivered in your own home, so what sets Markham 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 18 agencies that publish their services.
Too few home care agencies in Markham 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 home for scheduled hours. A retirement home is a residence they move into, with meals, housekeeping, and staff on site. Home care suits predictable daytime needs; a retirement home helps when the house is no longer safe or nights are hard.
Some publicly funded home and community care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, based on assessed need. Many families combine those hours with private-pay care to cover the rest. Federal supports like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help with overall costs.
Shortlist a few agencies from our Markham listings and call them directly. Ask about availability in your parent's neighbourhood, caregiver consistency, and backup coverage. For publicly funded home and community care, contact Ontario Health atHome to start an assessment.
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