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1234 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1B4, Canada
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Best Home Care in Pickering, ON
Pickering has 11 home care on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.8 stars across 258 client reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Home Lifecare Services, Senior Helpers Durham Region and Livewell Pathway Healthcare Services.
Home care brings personal support, companionship, and skilled visits to your own home, by the hour, so a parent can stay where they are longer.
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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Pickering Home Care Agencies | 258 Reviews
11 agencies
Senior Helpers Durham Region
575 Granite Ct 3rd Floor, Pickering, ON L1W 3K1, Canada
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Alternative Home Care
1400 Bayly St Office Mall 2, Unit 2B, Pickering, ON L1W 3R2, Canada
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48/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(1 reviews)
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care
Private home care, companionship, and caregiver respite services for seniors, disabled individuals, and those affected… Read more
CareBright
1895 Clements Rd Unit# 123, Pickering, ON L1W 3V5, Canada
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448/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(2 reviews)
“I highly recommend CareBright for all yiu caregiving needs. There are professionals, reliable and truly compassionate in the care they provide.”
Provides: Respite Care, Home Care, Memory Care
A fully licensed home care provider offering compassionate care services for seniors, including personal support, nursing, and… Read more
Elderly Care Pickering, Ontario | Arcavia Home Care Services
1099 Kingston Rd Unit 236, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5, Canada
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448/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(1 reviews)
“"Mom is thriving thanks to Arcavia caring team! Personalized care, peace of mind for us..❤️"”
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care
Arcavia Home Care provides in-home health care services for seniors in Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area including Pickering. They offer… Read more
Livewell Pathway Healthcare Services
345 Kingston Rd Ste 104, Pickering, ON L1V 1A1, Canada
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448/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(4 reviews)
“Livewell Pathway is an excellent caregiver facility, from their sales director to their office staff and the PSWs that we hired to help our Mom as she came...”
Provides: Palliative Care, Home Care, Respite Care
Personalized and specialized private home healthcare services for aging or ill loved ones in the… Read more
Community Care Durham
1420 Bayly St, Pickering, ON L1W 3R4, Canada
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36/ 100
Limited confidence
4.0(19 reviews)
“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....”
Provides: Respite Care, Assisted Living, Home Care
A registered charitable organization providing support services for individuals over 16 and caregivers. Services include… Read more
Gifted Hands
1315 Pickering Pkwy #300, Pickering, ON L1V 0C4, Canada
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36/ 100
Limited confidence
4.2(15 reviews)
“Gifted hands is the best agency to work with. Been RN, RPN and PSW. The management team is always ready to help. Leigh, Debbie and everyone ❤️”
Provides: Home Care
A home care option in Pickering, Ontario. Read more
Home Care 4 U Inc
1099 Kingston Rd Unit 236, Pickering, ON L1V 1B5, Canada
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Alert Nursing & Home Care Svc
1629 Marshcourt Dr, Pickering, ON L1V 6G8, Canada
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Premier Homecare Services
905 Dillingham Rd, Pickering, ON L1W 3X1, Canada
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Our methodology
How we rank the Pickering home care above
We order every agency by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:
- A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
- Transparent, published pricing
- Documented care services and specialties
- Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification
Where our information comes from
258
Google reviews
Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real clients and families across these 9 agencies, never written by us.
100-point
SCP Confidence Score
Our own 13-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this agency?
How Pickering agencies are rated
Google star ratings across 9 home care.
- 4.5 and up7
- 4.0 to 4.42
- 3.5 to 3.90
- Under 3.50
Confidence Score range
How the 11 Pickering home care fall across our trust tiers.
- High0 communities
- Good0 communities
- Developing6 communities
- Limited5 communities
Table of contents
How much do home care cost in Pickering?
Most Pickering home care share pricing on request, since the final number depends on the level of care and the number of hours needed. Call anyagency below for a current quote.
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 when is it time to consider home care?.
Ontario retirement homes are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). Long-term care is publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, while retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay.
What families are saying about home care in Pickering
A 4.8 star average across 258 Google reviews of 9 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.
“Recently referred to Home LifeCare Services for a CPAP renewal. Had my first appointment with Ruth and it was a great experience. From the initial setup I spoke with Cameron who was able to get me in very quickly for a first appointment...”
“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!!”
“Gifted hands is the best agency to work with. Been RN, RPN and PSW. The management team is always ready to help. Leigh, Debbie and everyone ❤️”
“The staff is really helpful. I'm really thankful to all of them for providing best home healthcare services in Canada.”
“Livewell Pathway is an excellent caregiver facility, from their sales director to their office staff and the PSWs that we hired to help our Mom as she came home from the hospital. They all made such a positive contribution to Mom’s...”
Home Care services and specialties in Pickering
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.
Care services offered most often
Share of the 5 agencies that publish their services.
- Respite care60%
- 24-hour nursing40%
- Alzheimer's and dementia care40%
- Companionship40%
- Palliative care40%
- Post-operative care40%
- 24-hour support20%
- 24/7 round the clock care20%
- Adult Day Program20%
- Assessments and care plans20%
How to choose home care in Pickering
Pickering families comparing home care have 11 options to weigh. Start with care level and budget, then shortlist by location, availability, and the services each agency offers, and reach out directly to confirm openings and book a tour. Our guide to choosing home care walks through what to look for.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do home care cost in Pickering?
- Pricing for home care in Pickering varies by provider and care level, so contact each agency directly for current rates.
- How many home care are there in Pickering?
- Senior Care Path lists 11 home care in Pickering, Ontario, each with a Confidence Score, reviews, and verified contact details so you can compare and reach out directly.
- How are the home care ranked?
- By our Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, pricing transparency, documented care services and specialties, and verification. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.
- How do I arrange home care or check availability?
- Use the Request info button on any listing to reach an advisor and the agency, or open a profile for services, availability, and hours before you arrange care.
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