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home care compared
4.7★
average Google rating
6
rated 4.5 stars or higher
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verified client reviews
As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 8 home care agencies in Pickering. 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 4.7 on average across 67 Google reviews
Pickering, ON575 Granite Ct 3rd Floor, Pickering, ON L1W 3K1
5.0(31 reviews)
In-home senior care services including companion care, personal care, and specialized support for conditions…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Pickering, ON345 Kingston Rd Ste 104, Pickering, ON L1V 1A1
5.0(4 reviews)
Personalized and specialized private home healthcare services for aging or ill loved ones in the…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Pickering, ON1099 Kingston Rd Unit 236, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
5.0(8 reviews)
A home care option in Pickering, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
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Pickering, ON1895 Clements Rd Unit# 123, Pickering, ON L1W 3V5
5.0(2 reviews)
A fully licensed home care provider offering compassionate care services for seniors, including personal support, nursing, and…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Pickering, ON1400 Bayly St Office Mall 2, Unit 2B, Pickering, ON L1W 3R2
5.0(1 review)
Private home care, companionship, and caregiver respite services for seniors, disabled individuals, and those affected…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Pickering, ON1099 Kingston Rd Unit 236, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5
5.0(1 review)
In-home health care services for seniors in Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area including Pickering. They offer…
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
Pickering, ON1420 Bayly St, Pickering, ON L1W 3R4
3.9(20 reviews)
A registered charitable organization providing support services for individuals over 16 and caregivers. Services include…
Pickering, ON905 Dillingham Rd, Pickering, ON L1W 3X1
A home care option in Pickering, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$24–$216/hr
The 8 highest-rated home care agencies in Pickering 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 8 home care agencies in Pickering, 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 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 Pickering lets your parent stay in the house they know, from the established neighbourhoods off Kingston Road to the newer pockets up near Seaton and Brock Road. Many families here lean on agencies that also serve neighbouring Ajax and Whitby, with Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering close by for medical support. It's a practical, familiar option when a full move isn't the right step yet. In Pickering, home care are also called home health, in-home care, or home support.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start by being honest about the level of care your parent actually needs, because that decides almost everything else. Companionship and help with meals, laundry, and errands is one thing. Personal care like bathing, transfers, and medication reminders is another, and skilled nursing is a step beyond that. Match the agency to the real need, not the need you wish you had, and you'll avoid paying for hours that don't help or, worse, hiring light support when your parent needs a nurse.
In our experience, home care is the right default in Pickering when your parent is mostly safe at home and the challenges are specific: a few risky tasks, some loneliness, a recovery after a hospital stay. If falls are frequent, wandering has started, or nights have become unsafe, be honest that hourly care can get expensive fast, and a move to Assisted Living or Memory Care may give better value and steadier oversight. That's the close call families here wrestle with most, and it's worth naming early.
In Ontario, publicly funded home and community care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which assesses eligibility and coordinates services. Private agencies fill the gaps, offer more flexible hours, and often start sooner. Many families use both. Ask each agency who supervises the caregivers, whether you get consistent staff or a rotating roster, and how they handle a last-minute cancellation.
Location matters more than people expect. Agencies clustered around central Pickering and the Kingston Road corridor tend to cover the whole city easily, including quieter areas near Frenchman's Bay and the newer Seaton communities. Confirm the caregiver can reach your parent reliably, especially for early-morning or evening visits, since travel time can quietly eat into a shift. Prioritize care level first, then availability and consistency, then location and budget. Call two or three agencies from the listings below, compare how they answer, and trust the ones who ask about your parent before they talk about themselves.
A lakeside city in Durham Region east of Toronto, Pickering pairs comfortable retirement living with reliable home care for families staying close by.
In Ontario, publicly funded home and community care is arranged and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while private-pay agencies bill per hour with no assessment required. Federal supports like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with household costs but don't fund home care directly.
A 4.7 star average across 67 Google reviews of 7 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.
“I highly recommend Senior Helpers! The companions assigned were compassionate, dedicated and supportive in assisting our mother coping with Parkinsons and dementia. The administrative staff did a great job matching the companions to our...”
“I don't want to get into my personal reasons for needing CCD, but let me say they're a fantastic organization that deserves every funding dollar they get. Consider volunteering with them!!”
“The staff is really helpful. I'm really thankful to all of them for providing best home healthcare services in Canada.”
“I sincerely thank Livewell Pathway Healthcare Services for the exceptional care they provide to my mother. The team consistently offers compassionate, reliable support, and both the staff and director are always available to answer...”
“I highly recommend CareBright for all yiu caregiving needs. There are professionals, reliable and truly compassionate in the care they provide.”
“"Mom is thriving thanks to Arcavia caring team! Personalized care, peace of mind for us..❤️"”
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Google star ratings across 7 home care.
How the 8 Pickering home care fall across our trust tiers.
Few Pickering 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-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while private-pay agencies bill per hour with no assessment required. Federal supports like Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with household costs but don't fund home care directly.
Home care is delivered in your own home, so what sets Pickering 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 6 agencies that publish their services.
Too few home care agencies in Pickering 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. Retirement homes are residences where your parent lives on-site with meals, housekeeping, and staff nearby. Home care suits people who want to stay put; a retirement home suits those ready for a full move.
Yes. Publicly funded home and community care in Ontario is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which assesses eligibility and coordinates services. Many families combine that with a private agency for extra or more flexible hours. Contact Ontario Health atHome to start an assessment.
Browse the Pickering home care services below and call the ones that fit. Ask about current availability, how soon they can start, and whether you'll have consistent caregivers. Private agencies often begin quickly; for public services, start with an Ontario Health atHome assessment.
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