12
memory care compared
4.3★
average Google rating
3
rated 4.5 stars or higher
385
verified resident reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 12 memory care facilities in North York. 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 385 Google reviews
Toronto, ON718 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M3H 2S6Licensed by RHRA
5.0(12 reviews)
A small Jewish retirement home in Toronto's North York, on Sheppard Avenue West, caring for people living with…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
Toronto, ON1 Kenton Dr, North York, ON M2R 2H6Licensed by RHRA
4.7(25 reviews)
Offers personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Toronto, Ontario. The facility emphasizes…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
Toronto, ON880 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P6Licensed by RHRA
4.6(47 reviews)
An assisted living and memory care retirement home in North York, Toronto, offering assisted living, enhanced care,…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
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Toronto, ON147 Elder St, North York, ON M3H 5G9Licensed by RHRA
4.4(22 reviews)
A private dementia care home in Toronto and the GTA offering compassionate memory care and daily support in a home-like environment…
Toronto, ON2 Green Belt Dr, North York, ON M3C 0P4Licensed by RHRA
4.4(30 reviews)
A 10-storey retirement home in North York, Toronto, with independent to assisted living and memory care, recognized…
Typical in Toronto$2,870–$8,000/mo
Toronto, ON55 Ameer Ave, North York, ON M6A 2Z1Licensed by RHRA
4.3(52 reviews)
A senior residence and community in Toronto offering a continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and…
Toronto, ON205 Cummer Ave, North York, ON M2M 2E8
4.2(92 reviews)
A city-run long-term care home in North York, set on landscaped grounds overlooking a wooded…
Toronto, ON2109 Finch Ave W, North York, ON M3N 0A6
4.0(36 reviews)
A new, not-for-profit long-term care home on Finch Avenue West in Toronto, with private and semi-private rooms.
Toronto, ON306 Finch Ave E, North York, ON M2N 4S5
3.4(12 reviews)
A long-term care home on Finch Avenue East in North York, known for behavioural support and…
Toronto, ON1925 Steeles Ave E, North York, ON M2H 2H3
4.4(28 reviews)
Term Care Residence is a 202-bed long-term care community in North York, Toronto, managed by AgeCare, offering 24-hour nursing care and…
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The 10 highest-rated memory care communities in North York 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 12 memory care communities in North York, updated October 2026. They average 4.3/5 across 385 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
7 of the 12 communities we list in North York 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 North York centres on secure, dementia-focused residences woven through the neighbourhoods along Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue, with more options fanning out toward Bayview and Willowdale. Many families like being close to North York General Hospital and the rapid transit that runs up the Yonge corridor, making regular visits from across the city easy. In North York, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
North York 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 with the level of care your parent actually needs today, then leave room for it to grow. Memory care means a secure setting with staff trained in dementia, structured daily routines, and support for wandering and sundowning. If your mom or dad is still largely independent and safe, a retirement home or assisted living may be the better first step, and you can move up as needs change. Our advisors' honest take: don't buy more security than your parent needs right now, but do choose a residence that offers memory care on-site so a later transition doesn't mean another move. The trade-off is that a dedicated memory care suite can cost more than a standard retirement suite even before it's fully needed.
In Ontario, retirement homes, where most private-pay memory care sits, are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). It's worth confirming a residence's RHRA licence and asking directly how they staff their secure floor overnight, not just during the day. Publicly funded long-term care is a separate stream, arranged and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome, and it typically involves a waitlist.
Location matters more than families expect. Residences cluster around Yonge and Sheppard and up through Willowdale and Bayview, which keeps you near North York General and easy to reach by transit. If your parent has strong roots in a specific pocket, say near Bathurst or Don Mills, prioritize staying in that community over a nicer suite farther away. Familiar surroundings help.
Visit in person, ideally more than once and at different times of day. See the secure unit, meet the care team, watch how residents are spoken to, and ask about availability, since dedicated memory care suites can fill up faster than general retirement suites in North York. Weigh care level, budget, location, and availability together, and trust what you feel walking the halls.
A 4.3 star average across 385 Google reviews of 12 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Staff are on top of things. (Except the cleaner in 4north) Food, great! Service, great! Staff, responsive & friendly! Room, big windows! Main floor, bright and lovely. Secure, good. Outside, lovely!! Entertainments, excellent! Craft and...”
“Such a great retirement home for the elderly to live out their independent lives. Clean environment, amazing staff, great food, awesome green house, pool and gym for the residents to enjoy. Also a new memory care unit had opened last year...”
“Greenview Residence offers a truly warm and welcoming environment that feels like home the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is calm, clean, and beautifully maintained, creating a peaceful space that residents can genuinely enjoy every...”
“Navigating complex medical needs like dialysis and dementia is incredibly challenging. Before coming here, I toured a few other long-term care homes, and what I saw was the very reason I was hesitant to place a family member. But from the...”
“My father has been here for 16 months. The accommodations are the best in the city - clean, spacious, modern and welcoming, and the staff are very friendly and caring.”
“I’m adding a second review. My father passed away today. The caregivers were wonderful. There were of course glitches but were resolved by the DOC. Doctors there cared and followed up while my dad was in care at the Hospital during his...”
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Google star ratings across 12 memory care.
How the 12 North York memory care fall across our trust tiers.
Most North York 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 in a retirement setting is largely private-pay, while publicly funded long-term care is income-tested and arranged through Ontario Health atHome, typically with a waitlist. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help with monthly costs.
What North York 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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Most memory care in North York is private-pay and billed monthly. Rates vary by care level, suite size, and how much hands-on support your parent needs. Compare the residences listed on this page and call them directly for current pricing and what each fee includes.
Retirement homes suit seniors who are mostly independent. Memory care is a secure, dementia-focused setting with specially trained staff, structured routines, and safeguards for wandering. Many North York retirement homes offer a memory care wing, so ask whether both are available on-site.
Retirement and assisted living are mostly private-pay in Ontario. Publicly funded, income-tested long-term care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome and usually has a waitlist. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can also help offset costs.
Contact the North York residences listed on this page directly to book a tour and ask about openings in their secure memory care unit. Visit in person more than once, at different times of day, before deciding. Our advisors can help you compare options.
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