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memory care compared
4.6★
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As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 7 memory care facilities in Etobicoke. 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 335 Google reviews
Toronto, ON2245 Lawrence Ave W, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3W3Licensed by RHRA
4.5(42 reviews)
A retirement home in Toronto's Etobicoke, on Lawrence Avenue West, with retirement apartments, assisted care, memory…
From$5,388–$7,684/mo
Toronto, ON4005 Eglinton Ave W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 5H3Licensed by RHRA
4.5(89 reviews)
In North Etobicoke's Buttonwood Park area, offering independent living and a dedicated Memory…
From $5,231/mo
Toronto, ON4251 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Z5Licensed by RHRA
4.9(119 reviews)
A retirement home in Etobicoke, Toronto, offering independent living, memory care, and supportive living options with upscale…
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Toronto, ON4650 Eglinton Ave W, Etobicoke, ON M9A 0E3Licensed by RHRA
4.6(31 reviews)
A retirement community in Etobicoke offering independent and supportive lifestyle options with multiple care levels and…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
Toronto, ON3197 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3X5
4.6(16 reviews)
A City of Toronto long-term care home in south Etobicoke, with grounds that look out over Lake Ontario.
Toronto, ON2233 Kipling Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6Z8
3.9(38 reviews)
A City of Toronto long-term care home in north Etobicoke, fully redeveloped and set on spacious grounds.
Toronto, ON4 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON M9A 5C9
A new Amica senior living residence on Burnhamthorpe Road in Etobicoke's Islington Village, opening winter 2027, with…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
These aren't in Etobicoke, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Toronto · 5 km from Etobicoke
Toronto, ON265 Queens Dr, North York, ON M6L 3C6Licensed by RHRA
4.8(42 reviews)
By Metta Lifestyles is a retirement home in Toronto's North York, near Humber River Hospital, offering assisted…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
Mississauga · 7 km from Etobicoke
Mississauga, ON1130 Bough Beeches Blvd, Mississauga, ON L4W 4G3Licensed by RHRA
4.1(43 reviews)
Bough Beeches Place is a single-level, bungalow-style retirement home in Mississauga, Ontario, offering independent living and memory care options.
Typical in Mississauga$3,678–$7,197/mo
Mississauga · 8 km from Etobicoke
Mississauga, ON1279 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V7Licensed by RHRA
4.3(73 reviews)
A retirement home in Mississauga, Ontario, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays with personalized…
From $4,043/mo
The 7 highest-rated memory care communities in Etobicoke 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 7 memory care communities in Etobicoke, updated October 2026. They average 4.6/5 across 335 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
4 of the 7 communities we list in Etobicoke hold an active licence from the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), checked October 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · How much does memory care cost in Canada?.
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Step 1 of 5Memory care in Etobicoke tends to cluster along the main corridors near Islington and Kipling and out toward the lakeshore, with options spread across established neighbourhoods like The Kingsway, Mimico, and Long Branch. Many families here value being close to Etobicoke General Hospital and Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga sites, plus quiet residential streets that make visits easy. In Etobicoke, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
Etobicoke is part of Toronto. To see every option across the city, visit our Toronto memory care hub.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Start by being honest about the care level your parent needs today and where things are likely heading. Memory care is built for the realities of dementia: secured entrances, staff trained in redirection and wandering, and daily routines that reduce confusion. If your parent is still fairly independent and safe at home, in-home support arranged through Ontario Health atHome can bridge you for a while. But in our experience, families who wait until a crisis end up making a rushed choice. If wandering, sundowning, or unsafe cooking have already started, a purpose-built secure setting usually serves your parent better than a standard retirement home with an add-on program. The trade-off is real: dedicated memory care often costs more and can feel like a bigger step. We still think it's the safer default once the diagnosis is affecting daily safety.
In Ontario, retirement homes (including their memory care programs) are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). It's worth confirming a residence's RHRA licence and asking directly how their secure floor is staffed overnight, not just during the day.
Location matters more than families expect. Etobicoke is large, so think about who visits most and how they get there. Options near Islington and Kipling sit close to rapid transit and the Gardiner, which helps siblings coming from across the GTA. Homes closer to the lakeshore feel calmer but can be a longer drive. Proximity to Etobicoke General Hospital is reassuring if your parent has other health conditions.
Availability shifts by season and by suite type, and a good secure home can have a short wait. Tour more than one, ideally around a mealtime or an afternoon activity, so you see the real rhythm of the day. Prioritize in this order: the right care level first, then location for regular visits, then budget and current availability. Get on a waitlist or two even while you decide, since it keeps your options open without committing you.
A 4.6 star average across 335 Google reviews of 6 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“I give them 5 stores. They were doing very good. Thank you. I was upset a little bit when couple things, but it's okay now. Thank you very much. I like the place very much. Lots to do.”
“I would like to share my sincere appreciation for Scarlette Chartwell Etobicoke, especially Dorothy, the Director of Care. Dorothy is an exceptional leader—professional, caring, approachable, and genuinely dedicated to the well-being of...”
“Beautiful home. Very clean. Residents seem happy and staff is very attentive”
“My Mom has been living at Kipling Acres for 2 months, receiving great care. I cannot express enough how great things have been, especially in her neighborhood of Pinepoint. I never thought Mom would acclimate as quickly as she has. I would...”
“My parents just moved into Parkland on Eglinton. The care, communication and attention during the pre-move-in process has been stellar. Every person we have met along the way has been kind, warm and positive. Yesterday was move in day. My...”
“The staff here are very professional and dedicated to their work. They work as a team and they don't argue over nonsense. They work very hard to meet the needs of their residents. Most nurses respect what their PSWs have to say. They are...”
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Google star ratings across 6 memory care.
How the 7 Etobicoke memory care fall across our trust tiers.
Most Etobicoke 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, see our guide: How much does memory care cost in Canada?
In Ontario, memory care offered inside retirement homes is generally private-pay, with monthly rates set by each residence. Publicly funded long-term care, which is income-tested, and home care, which is based on assessed need rather than income, are assessed and arranged through Ontario Health atHome, and federal OAS and GIS may supplement your parent's income.
What Etobicoke 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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Private-pay rates are charged monthly and vary by care level, suite size, and how much supervision your parent needs. Secure memory care usually costs more than standard retirement living. Compare the Etobicoke listings here for current ranges, then call the homes directly to confirm what's included.
Retirement homes offer independent or lightly assisted living for seniors who are mostly self-sufficient. Memory care is a secured setting with dementia-trained staff, wander-safe design, and structured routines. Some Etobicoke retirement homes run a dedicated memory care floor; confirm it's a true secure program, not just extra check-ins.
Memory care within retirement homes is mostly private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested care is available through long-term care, arranged and assessed by Ontario Health atHome. Home and community care is also arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help with income.
Contact the homes directly using the details on each listing. Ask about current openings, waitlists, and suite types, then book a tour, ideally around a mealtime or afternoon activity so you see the real daily rhythm. Touring two or three helps you compare honestly.
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