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As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 5 memory care facilities in Aurora. 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 4.6 on average across 245 Google reviews
Aurora, ON3 Golf Links Dr, Aurora, ON L4G 7Y4Licensed by RHRA
4.8(92 reviews)
An assisted living and memory care retirement home in Aurora, Ontario, overlooking a golf course in the Toronto suburbs.
From $4,864/mo
Aurora, ON440 William Graham Dr, Aurora, ON L4G 1X5Licensed by RHRA
4.7(68 reviews)
A Christian adult lifestyle community in Aurora, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care for…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Aurora, ON15520 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 1P2Licensed by RHRA
4.6(47 reviews)
A boutique senior living community in Aurora, Ontario offering assisted living, memory care, independent supportive…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
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Aurora, ON15190 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 4E3Licensed by RHRA
4.0(12 reviews)
A retirement residence in Aurora offering a full spectrum of care levels from independent living to memory care, with 24/7…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Aurora, ON13837 Yonge St, Aurora, ON L4G 0N9
3.5(26 reviews)
A long-term care community in Aurora, Ontario offering specialized care for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The…
These aren't in Aurora, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Richmond Hill · 6 km from Aurora
Richmond Hill, ON12925 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0T7Licensed by RHRA
4.9(82 reviews)
A retirement home in Richmond Hill, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care with flexible…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Newmarket · 7 km from Aurora
Newmarket, ON270 Doak Ln, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0A5Licensed by RHRA
4.5(57 reviews)
A luxury retirement home in Newmarket offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term/respite stays.
Newmarket · 7 km from Aurora
Newmarket, ON275 Doak Ln, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0A2Licensed by RHRA
4.5(68 reviews)
A retirement residence in Newmarket, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care with professional…
Richmond Hill · 11 km from Aurora
Richmond Hill, ON70 Bernard Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0W7Licensed by RHRA
4.9(28 reviews)
A retirement home in Richmond Hill, Ontario offering personalized care, chef-prepared meals, and extensive…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill · 12 km from Aurora
Richmond Hill, ON1000 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M4
4.3(16 reviews)
A one-storey retirement community in Richmond Hill offering independent and assisted living services. The community provides…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
The 5 highest-rated memory care communities in Aurora 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 5 memory care communities in Aurora, updated September 2026. They average 4.6/5 across 245 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
4 of the 5 communities we list in Aurora hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked September 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated September 2026. How we score and rank · How much does memory care cost in Canada?.
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Step 1 of 5Families looking at memory care in Aurora will find most options set among the town's quiet residential pockets, close to Yonge Street and within an easy drive of Southlake Regional Health Centre in nearby Newmarket. Aurora's calm, low-rise feel suits secure dementia care, and many homes sit near parks and familiar shopping so a parent stays close to the community they know. In Aurora, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start with the level of care, not the address. Memory care is for a parent whose dementia has reached the point where wandering, evening agitation, or missed medications make ordinary retirement living unsafe. If your parent is still largely independent and the worry is loneliness or light forgetfulness, a retirement home or assisted living may be the better fit, and you can revisit a secure unit later. Our advisors will usually steer you toward memory care once safety, not just memory, is the daily concern. The honest trade-off: a secure home costs more and feels like a bigger step, but families rarely regret moving a step sooner rather than after a fall.
In Ontario, the homes you'll tour here are retirement residences licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), and memory care within them is private-pay. That's worth knowing early, because it shapes budget more than location does. Long-term care, which is publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, is a separate track with its own waitlist; some families use in-home support arranged through Ontario Health atHome as a bridge while they wait or decide.
Aurora's options tend to cluster along the Yonge Street corridor and in the newer developments toward the town's edges, with good access to nearby bus routes for visiting family who don't drive. Proximity to Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket matters if your parent has ongoing medical needs, so weigh a slightly longer drive against faster hospital access. Availability in secure memory care can be tight in a smaller town, so tour more than one home and ask to be placed on a waitlist even if you're not ready to move yet.
Prioritize in this order: care level first, then availability and location, then budget. Ask each home how they handle sundowning, staff-to-resident ratios on the memory floor, and what happens if your parent's needs increase. The right home is the one whose team you trust on a hard day.
A 4.6 star average across 245 Google reviews of 5 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Sunrise of Aurora cared for both our parents, for a total of seven years. These were difficult times as a family, but Sunrise's staff offered endless support, compassion, kindness and wonderful communication. The staff showed our parents a...”
“The Meadows is a fantastic place to live with wonderful staff. Your whole experience from the start with Allyson in Sales, Maureen in Health and Wellness, and all the other staff is amazing. Thank you.”
“Our Dad moved to The Residences in early July 2026. He'd lived in an independent living retirement residence for 7 years, but sadly needed more support due to advancing dementia. We were very sad amd anxious about having to move him to an...”
“Willows Estate's staff are all caring, conscientious, happy, helpful, and the residents and their families are all very fortunate to be so well cared for! Thank You Very Much Willows Estate Staff! 🩷”
“My parents moved in November 2025 and love it here! It is more like a luxury hotel than a retirement home. The property is beautiful, the food is excellent, the staff are friendly and helpful, and they organize lots of fun activities,...”
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Most Aurora memory 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 memory 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 memory care cost in canada?.
In Ontario, memory care offered within RHRA-licensed retirement homes is private-pay, so plan for a monthly fee. Publicly funded, income-tested care is available through long-term care arranged by Ontario Health atHome, and federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs.
What Aurora 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.
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Whether your parent moves to memory care or stays home, the local Alzheimer Society offers free education, support groups and counselling for families in Aurora.
Dementia support
Alzheimer Society of York Region
240 Edward St, Aurora, ON L4G 3S9
Memory care in Aurora is private-pay and billed monthly, and rates vary by care level, suite size, and the home itself. Secure dementia units usually cost more than standard retirement living. Compare the listings below for current ranges, then call homes directly to confirm what's included.
A retirement home suits a parent who's largely independent and wants meals, activities, and light support. Memory care is a secure setting with dementia-trained staff for someone at risk of wandering or needing more supervision. Many Aurora retirement homes offer a dedicated memory care floor.
Memory care in Aurora retirement homes is mostly private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested care runs through long-term care via Ontario Health atHome, a separate track with its own waitlist. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with monthly costs.
Call the homes in the listings below directly to book a tour and ask about current openings. Secure memory care space can be limited, so ask to join a waitlist even before you've decided. Our advisors can help you shortlist homes to visit.
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