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4.3★
average Google rating
234
verified resident reviews
As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 3 memory care facilities in Markham. 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 4.3 on average across 234 Google reviews
Markham, ON38 Swansea Rd, Unionville, ON L3R 5K2Licensed by RHRA
4.3(84 reviews)
A retirement home in Markham offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays in a quiet neighbourhood near…
From $5,989/mo
Markham, ON6360 16th Ave, Markham, ON L3P 7Y6Licensed by RHRA
4.3(67 reviews)
A retirement residence in Markham, Ontario, located at the south end of Swan Lake. It offers independent living, assisted living,…
Markham, ON34 Main St Unionville, Markham, ON L3R 4Z8Licensed by RHRA
4.3(83 reviews)
A premium retirement home in Markham offering independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care with on-site…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
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These aren't in Markham, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
Richmond Hill · 10 km from Markham
Richmond Hill, ON980 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M4Licensed by RHRA
4.4(29 reviews)
An assisted living and independent living retirement community in Richmond Hill offering personalized care and memory care…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill · 10 km from Markham
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$2,990–$7,195/mo
Scarborough · 11 km from Markham
Scarborough, ON551 Conlins Rd, Scarborough, ON M1B 5S1
3.8(21 reviews)
A long-term care home in Toronto, Ontario offering specialized care including long-term care, restorative care, and a…
Scarborough · 12 km from Markham
Scarborough, ON707 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 2W1Licensed by RHRA
4.3(15 reviews)
An all-inclusive dementia care home located in Scarborough offering specialized services for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia,…
Richmond Hill · 12 km from Markham
Richmond Hill, ON9800 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0P5Licensed by RHRA
4.9(90 reviews)
A senior living community in Richmond Hill, Ontario offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays.
From $5,563/mo
Richmond Hill · 12 km from Markham
Richmond Hill, ON80 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0L3Licensed by RHRA
4.4(43 reviews)
A retirement community in Richmond Hill offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Richmond Hill · 13 km from Markham
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$2,990–$7,195/mo
Senior Care Path tracks 3 memory care communities in Markham, updated September 2026. They average 4.3/5 across 234 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
3 of the 3 communities we list in Markham 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 5Memory care in Markham tends to cluster along the Highway 7 and Highway 404 corridors, with options in Unionville, Markham Village, and closer to Cornell near Markham Stouffville Hospital. Families here choose from secure residences built for dementia support, most set in quiet residential pockets that stay easy to reach for regular visits. In Markham, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
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Start by being honest about the level of care your parent needs today, not a year ago. Memory care is a secure setting with staff trained in dementia support, structured routines, and supervision that regular retirement living can't match. In our experience, once wandering, exit-seeking, or repeated confusion about medications shows up, that's the signal to move from a general retirement home into dedicated memory care. Families often try to stretch in-home care first, and that's reasonable, but round-the-clock supervision at home gets expensive and exhausting fast. Our default advice for Markham: if safety is the daily worry, choose a purpose-built secure residence over patching together home support.
A few local notes. Options tend to concentrate near the Highway 7 and Highway 404 corridors and around Unionville, with newer secure residences closer to Cornell and Markham Stouffville Hospital. Being near the hospital matters more than people expect, since dementia often comes with other health needs and ER trips. If your parent has strong roots in Markham Village or Thornhill, staying in a familiar part of the city helps them settle, and it keeps visits short and frequent, which is the single best thing family can offer. Nearby bus routes and proximity to the 404 make it easier for siblings coming from across the GTA to share the load.
In Ontario, retirement homes with memory care are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), so ask any residence about their licence and their specific dementia-care staffing. Availability shifts constantly. Secure suites can open with little notice, so it pays to tour a few places before you need one, and to get on more than one wait list. Prioritize in this order: the right care level first, then location close to family, then budget and suite size. A beautiful suite in the wrong care setting helps no one. The trade-off with choosing the strongest secure option is cost, which we cover below.
A diverse city in York Region with a strong range of retirement and assisted living, plus multilingual home care that reflects Markham's many communities.
In Ontario, memory care within retirement or assisted living is largely private-pay and billed per month, while publicly funded, income-tested long-term care is assessed and arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs for those who qualify.
A 4.3 star average across 234 Google reviews of 3 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“I would like to acknowledge the faculty and staff from the kitchen to the front door to the personal support workers to the physiotherapists, the administration staff here at sunrise of Unionville ! Looking for temporary residency to rehab...”
“Four of us visited the Schwass Pub, located inside the Amica Unionville retirement residence, for dinner and came away with a very positive first impression. The building itself is bright, modern, and welcoming, which sets the tone nicely...”
“Can I live here too? We came as a group to meet some of the residents. The building is kept incredibly clean with a very considerate staff. Absolutely incredible.”
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Most Markham 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 within retirement or assisted living is largely private-pay and billed per month, while publicly funded, income-tested long-term care is assessed and arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs for those who qualify.
The cost of memory care in Markham is charged per month, and private-pay rates vary by care level, suite size, and the residence. Memory care usually costs more than standard retirement living because of secure settings and specialized staffing. Compare the listings on this page and call residences directly for current pricing and availability.
Retirement homes offer housing, meals, and light support for fairly independent seniors. Memory care is a secure environment within or alongside a retirement home, with dementia-trained staff, structured routines, and supervision to prevent wandering. If safety and confusion are daily concerns, memory care is the right level.
Memory care in retirement and assisted living settings 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) can help with income.
Call the residences listed on this page directly to ask about current openings in their secure units and to book a tour. We suggest touring a few and joining more than one wait list, since secure suites can open on short notice.
Affordability depends on care level and suite type, and options range across the city. Compare the residences on this page, ask each about all-inclusive versus add-on fees, and check whether long-term care through Ontario Health atHome fits your parent's needs and budget.
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