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230 Alder St S, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 4J2, Canada
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Best Home Care in Sudbury, ON
Sudbury has 16 home care on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.4 stars across 174 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Wellwise Home Health & Wellness, Home Instead and Right at Home - In-Home Health Care, Sudbury.
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 community ranked by Confidence Score, real resident reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated July 2026.
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Sudbury Home Care Agencies | 174 Reviews
16 communities
For Seniors Only
1894 Lasalle Blvd Unit B, Sudbury, ON P3A 4C3, Canada
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53/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(8 reviews)
“We have been working with For Seniors Only for nearly a decade receiving care for our daughter with cerebral palsy who requires round the clock care. The...”
Provides: Long Term Care, Home Care, Respite Care
A private home care agency operating in Sudbury since 1996, providing compassionate, personalized home care to seniors and people… Read more
Goshenite Seniors Services Inc.
4708 Gabrielle St, Hanmer, ON P3P 1K3, Canada, Sudbury, Ontario
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53/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(1 reviews)
“Nicole and her staff were fantastic with helping out with mom.”
Provides: Respite Care, Home Care, Palliative Care
Inc. is a home care and transition specialist serving Greater Sudbury since 2015. They provide 24/7 home care, respite… Read more
Home Instead
2009 Long Lake Rd #303, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 6C3, Canada
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453/ 100
Developing confidence
4.5(19 reviews)
“Home instead came in to care for my dad. I was very pleased with the care. Especially my dads final PSW, Sylvie Poulin, she went above and beyond! My dad...”
Provides: Memory Care, Home Care
In-home senior care in Sudbury, Ontario. The company has been serving the community since 2009, offering flexible and… Read more
Kind Hearts Home Care
Box 89, 64 Houle Ave, Dowling, ON P0M 1R0, Canada, Sudbury, Ontario
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453/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(1 reviews)
“I am very happy to write a testimonial for Kind Hearts Home Care. Kim and her team were wonderful and made themselves available on virtually no notice, when we...”
Provides: Home Care
Compassionate in-home care services to clients in Greater Sudbury and surrounding communities. Read more
Maple Nest Home Care Inc.
256 Caswell Dr, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 2N9, Canada
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Rehoboth Family Care | In-Home Health Care | Personal Support Care
2008 Lasalle Blvd Unit 5, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 2A5, Canada
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353/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(7 reviews)
“We have been using Rehoboth Family Care for nearly two years to support my father, and we are extremely satisfied with their services. Our attendant, Ike, is...”
Provides: Home Care
In-home health care services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, offering compassionate care with 24/7 availability and… Read more
Right at Home - In-Home Health Care, Sudbury
767 Barry Downe Rd unit 203, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 3T6, Canada
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453/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(14 reviews)
“Wonderful caregivers, exceptional service, individualized approach. Truly made me feel seen, heard, and understood. Fast to answer questions, genuinely...”
Provides: Home Care, Assisted Living
Sudbury provides in-home care services including companion care, personal care, nursing care, and specialty care for seniors and those… Read more
True Canadian Home Health & Cleaning Services
767 Barry Downe Rd unit 203, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 3T6, Canada
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453/ 100
Developing confidence
4.7(3 reviews)
“Lynn and her team are a pleasure to work with. Communication is excellent, they deliver on what they promise, and they genuinely care about their clients. It’s...”
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care
A locally owned home care provider in Greater Sudbury offering personalized health care and cleaning… Read more
Universal Home Care and Associates Corp
202 Pine St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 1X5, Canada
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253/ 100
Developing confidence
5.0(3 reviews)
“Even though we are not major clients this group has always been so courteous and helpful. They even proactively remind my old brain when an appointment is due...”
Provides: Home Care
Medical, non-medical, and rehabilitation services for older adults in their homes across Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Read more
Wellwise Home Health & Wellness
1400 Kingsway #5, Greater Sudbury, ON P3B 0A3, Canada
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Bayshore Home Health
1984 Regent St #126, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 3Z9, Canada
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41/ 100
Limited confidence
2.5(17 reviews)
“Dear ****, I wanted to inform you of what an excellent job **** has been doing getting **** ready for her day and out the door by *****. She (PSW) has been...”
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care
In-home care services in Greater Sudbury and surrounding areas, including North Bay. Services range from personal care… Read more
CANADIAN SHIELD HEALTH CARE SERVICES
1033 Barry Downe Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 5Z9, Canada
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41/ 100
Limited confidence
3.5(13 reviews)
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Memory Care
Home care, primary care, and community-based health services in Greater Sudbury and North Bay, Ontario.… Read more
Finlandia Village
233 4th Ave, Sudbury, ON P3B 4C3, Canada
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441/ 100
Limited confidence
4.1(15 reviews)
“Very nice place to be and they really take good care of the residents”
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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living
A multi-level senior-care community in Greater Sudbury providing independent living, assisted living, supportive housing, and… Read more
ParaMed Sudbury
754 Falconbridge Rd Unit 7, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 5X5, Canada
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441/ 100
Limited confidence
2.6(5 reviews)
“My wife needed help after falling and cracking her hip, paramed was sent in to take care of her personal needs, and they have done an amazing job!! They're...”
Provides: Home Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care
Home health care services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The company has been serving the region for over 40 years. Read more
Plan A Sudbury | Hiring Health Care Professionals & Nursing Students | Long Term Care Staffing
302 Notre Dame Ave #2, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 5K5, Canada
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41/ 100
Limited confidence
4.0(4 reviews)
“Great home office staff, lots of work, understanding managers.”
Provides: Long Term Care, Home Care
A long term care option in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Read more
Our methodology
How we rank the Sudbury home care above
We order every community 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 amenities
- Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification
Where our information comes from
174
Google reviews
Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 16 communities, 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 community?
How Sudbury communities are rated
Google star ratings across 16 home care.
- 4.5 and up10
- 4.0 to 4.43
- 3.5 to 3.91
- Under 3.52
Confidence Score range
How the 16 Sudbury home care fall across our trust tiers.
- High0 communities
- Good0 communities
- Developing11 communities
- Limited5 communities
Table of contents
How much do home care cost in Sudbury?
Most Sudbury home care share pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed. Call any community 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?.
In Ontario, home and community care arranged through Ontario Health atHome is publicly funded and income-tested, meaning many families pay little or nothing for an assessed level of service. Private home care agencies listed here charge per hour at private-pay rates that vary by the type and intensity of care.
What families are saying about home care in Sudbury
A 4.4 star average across 174 Google reviews of 16 home care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“This is the third time Sylvain has measured me for compression socks. I am glad to see that he has returned from being off. He is extremely attentive to his clients. And always extremely pleasant. Prior to his return, I tried for several...”
“Home instead came in to care for my dad. I was very pleased with the care. Especially my dads final PSW, Sylvie Poulin, she went above and beyond! My dad really trusted her and that says a lot!”
“Dear ****, I wanted to inform you of what an excellent job **** has been doing getting **** ready for her day and out the door by *****. She (PSW) has been showing true empathy and firmness with *****, always walking the tightrope between...”
“Very nice place to be and they really take good care of the residents”
“Wonderful caregivers, exceptional service, individualized approach. Truly made me feel seen, heard, and understood. Fast to answer questions, genuinely interested in the care for my loved one. Made a difficult transition so much easier to...”
“We have been working with For Seniors Only for nearly a decade receiving care for our daughter with cerebral palsy who requires round the clock care. The administration team is phenomenal and always on the ball. We are never left without...”
Home Care services and amenities in Sudbury
What Sudbury communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes. A good way to see what is standard locally and what is a genuine differentiator.
Most common amenities
Share of the 1 communities that publish amenities.
- Dining facilities100%
- Fitness center100%
- Recreation facilities100%
- Rehab center100%
Most common care services
Share of the 13 communities that publish services.
- Meal preparation31%
- Wound care31%
- Foot care23%
- Housekeeping23%
- Physiotherapy23%
- Respite Care23%
- Dementia care15%
- Grocery shopping15%
- Medication management15%
- Personal care15%
Suite types offered
Share of the 1 communities that list suite types.
- One bedroom100%
- Shared suite100%
- Two bedroom100%
How to choose home care in Sudbury
Sudbury families often start this conversation at a moment of crisis, and our strongest advice is to slow down just enough to separate two questions: what level of care does your parent actually need right now, and what do they want their daily life to look like? Home care keeps them in the home they know, whether that's a house in the South End, a condo near downtown, or a place out in the Flour Mill neighbourhood. Staying put matters deeply to a lot of older Sudburians, and for many it's the right call. But home care works best when the home itself is set up for it and when someone in the family can stay engaged between visits.
Ontario Health atHome is your first call for publicly funded home care in Sudbury. A care coordinator will assess your parent's needs and arrange services like personal support, nursing, and therapy. Wait times for funded visits can stretch, especially for more intensive care, so the sooner you contact them the better. Many families layer in private home care agencies to fill gaps in the schedule or to get started faster. The providers listed on this page are a mix of both, so check each listing carefully and ask every agency how quickly they can begin.
Sudbury's geography matters more than people expect. Health Sciences North on Paris Street is the city's major hospital and a hub for specialist care, so proximity to it can be a real practical advantage if your parent has complex medical needs and frequent appointments. Transit access in denser parts of the city, such as the New Sudbury area or along main corridors, can give a care worker more flexibility in reaching your parent. More rural addresses on the city's edges may have a smaller pool of available workers, so ask agencies directly about coverage for your specific address.
Our honest take: if your parent needs help with a few daily tasks and values independence, home care is worth pursuing seriously before considering a move. If their needs are escalating quickly or isolation is a real concern, it may be worth visiting a Retirement Home or looking at Assisted Living options in Sudbury at the same time, so you're not making a rushed decision in six months. Having a plan B is not giving up on Plan A.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does home care cost in Sudbury?
- Private-pay rates vary by care level, the type of support needed, and the agency. Publicly funded care through Ontario Health atHome is income-tested and may have no direct cost. Compare the listings on this page and call agencies directly for current rates and availability.
- What's the difference between home care and a retirement home in Sudbury?
- Home care brings support workers to your parent's existing home. A retirement home is a licensed residence, overseen by the RHRA, where meals, activities, and care services are bundled on-site. Home care suits those who want to stay put; retirement homes suit those who'd benefit from a community setting.
- Can my parent get publicly funded home care in Sudbury?
- Yes. Ontario Health atHome coordinates publicly funded home and community care in Sudbury. A free assessment determines eligibility and care hours. Privately arranged home care is available through agencies on this page for families who want additional or faster support beyond what the public system provides.
- Are there any government programs that help cover the cost of home care in Ontario?
- Federal Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement can help lower-income seniors manage living expenses broadly. For home care specifically, Ontario Health atHome is the main publicly funded pathway. Ask an Ontario Health atHome coordinator what income-tested supports your parent may qualify for.
- How do I check availability or arrange a first visit with a home care provider in Sudbury?
- Contact agencies directly using the phone numbers or contact forms in the listings below. Ask about start timelines, coverage for your parent's specific address in Sudbury, and whether an in-home assessment is included before services begin.
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