As of November 2026, Senior Care Path compares 0 memory care facilities in Oshawa. 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
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Clarington · 5 km from Oshawa
Clarington, ON1460 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Courtice, ON L1E 3C4Licensed by RHRA
4.3(43 reviews)
A retirement home in Courtice, Clarington, offering independent living, independent supportive living, assisted living and…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Whitby · 5 km from Oshawa
Whitby, ON4050 Garrard Rd, Whitby, ON L1R 0R8Licensed by RHRA
3.7(18 reviews)
A 5-storey retirement residence in Durham Region offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and senior apartments in a contemporary…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Whitby · 5 km from Oshawa
Whitby, ON737 Anderson St, Whitby, ON L1N 9X9Licensed by RHRA
4.8(15 reviews)
Homes, founded by two registered nurses, provides elderly care and respite care services in a home-like environment at 737…
Whitby · 6 km from Oshawa
Whitby, ON200 Kenneth Hobbs Ave, Whitby, ON L1R 0G6Licensed by RHRA
4.3(60 reviews)
A premium retirement residence in Whitby, Ontario, offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care options with…
Whitby · 7 km from Oshawa
Whitby, ON85 Taunton Rd E, Whitby, ON L1R 0S4
4.0(27 reviews)
A retirement residence in Whitby, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services with…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Whitby · 8 km from Oshawa
Whitby, ON3800 Brock St N, Whitby, ON L1R 3A5Licensed by RHRA
4.2(111 reviews)
A assisted living option in Whitby, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Clarington · 13 km from Oshawa
Clarington, ON65 Clarington Blvd, Clarington, ON L1C 0A1Licensed by RHRA
4.5(32 reviews)
A retirement home option in Clarington, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
4.4(38 reviews)
A premium retirement residence in Durham Region, Ontario, offering independent and supportive lifestyle options with…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Pickering · 19 km from Oshawa
Pickering, ON1955 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 3R6Licensed by RHRA
2.1(46 reviews)
A retirement community in Pickering offering independent apartment living and retirement residences with 24-hour health care staff…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Pickering · 19 km from Oshawa
Pickering, ON1450 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering, ON L1V 0G2Licensed by RHRA
4.7(15 reviews)
A retirement home offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a centrally located eight-storey…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Senior Care Path tracks 0 memory care communities in Oshawa, updated November 2026. They are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
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Step 1 of 5Memory care in Oshawa tends to cluster along the central and north-end corridors near Simcoe Street and around Taunton Road, with a number of secure options within reach of Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Families here often look close to home so parents stay near familiar streets, the waterfront trails, and relatives across Durham Region. It's a manageable city to compare a short list in person. In Oshawa, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed November 2026
Start with the care level, not the address. Memory care means a secure, staffed environment built for dementia and Alzheimer's, with routines, wander protection, and staff trained to de-escalate confusion gently. If your parent is still largely independent and mostly needs prompts and company, a retirement home or assisted living may be the better fit for now, and Home Care can stretch things further while everyone adjusts. In our experience, though, once wandering, exit-seeking, or nighttime agitation starts, families who wait usually wish they'd moved sooner. That's the honest trade-off: a secure setting costs more and feels like a bigger step, but the safety and structure it buys are hard to match at home.
In Ontario, retirement homes offering memory care are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), and it's fair to ask any residence about their licence and their specific memory care programming. Long-term care homes are a separate, publicly funded route, arranged and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome; those carry waitlists, so it's worth getting on a list early even while you tour private-pay options.
Geographically, Oshawa gives you real choice. Options cluster near the Simcoe Street corridor and the growing north end around Taunton Road, and proximity to Lakeridge Health Oshawa matters if your parent has ongoing medical needs. Think about who visits most and how they'll get there, whether that's an easy drive off Highway 401 or a spot on nearby bus routes.
Prioritize in this order: the right secure care level, then a location that keeps visits frequent, then budget and availability. Tour at least two or three homes, ideally around a mealtime, and watch how staff speak to residents who are confused. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends, how they handle a change in condition, and what the waitlist looks like. Good memory care for seniors is felt in the small, daily moments, not the lobby.
On Lake Ontario in Durham Region, Oshawa offers established retirement residences, dependable home care, and local foot care and therapy clinics close to family.
In Ontario, retirement-home memory care is largely private-pay, billed monthly, while publicly funded long-term care is income-tested and arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can supplement a parent's income toward these costs.
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Most Oshawa 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, retirement-home memory care is largely private-pay, billed monthly, while publicly funded long-term care is income-tested and arranged through Ontario Health atHome. Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can supplement a parent's income toward these costs.
Private-pay memory care is charged monthly, and rates vary by care level, suite size, and the residence itself. Secure memory care typically costs more than standard retirement living because of added staffing and programming. Compare the current listings on this page and call the homes directly for an accurate quote.
Retirement homes suit seniors who are mostly independent and need light support. Memory care is a secure, specialized setting for dementia and Alzheimer's, with wander protection and staff trained in dementia behaviours. Many Oshawa retirement homes offer a dedicated memory care wing rather than a standalone building.
Retirement and assisted living in Ontario are mostly private-pay. Publicly funded, income-tested care runs through long-term care homes arranged by Ontario Health atHome, which carry waitlists. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with household income. Home and community care is also arranged through Ontario Health atHome.
Call the residences on this page directly to ask about current openings and book a visit. Try to tour two or three around a mealtime. For the long-term care route, contact Ontario Health atHome to start an assessment and get on a waitlist early.
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