3
memory care compared
3.1★
average Google rating
1
rated 4.5 stars or higher
80
verified resident reviews
As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 3 memory care facilities in Pickering. 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 3.1 on average across 80 Google reviews
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
Pickering, ON534 Rodd Ave, Pickering, ON L1W 2B2Licensed by RHRA
4.4(19 reviews)
Manor is a retirement home in Pickering, Ontario offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services in a safe,…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
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
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Ajax · 8 km from Pickering
Ajax, ON3 Rossland Rd W, Ajax, ON L1Z 0V1
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
Scarborough · 8 km from Pickering
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 Pickering
Scarborough, ON65 Livingston Rd, Scarborough, ON M1E 0E6Licensed by RHRA
4.8(39 reviews)
A retirement residence in Scarborough that offers independent living and memory care. It backs onto Guildwood Park and Gardens…
Typical in Ontario$2,990–$7,195/mo
Whitby · 15 km from Pickering
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
Whitby · 15 km from Pickering
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…
Markham · 15 km from Pickering
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,…
Whitby · 15 km from Pickering
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
Senior Care Path tracks 3 memory care communities in Pickering, updated September 2026. They average 3.1/5 across 80 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
3 of the 3 communities we list in Pickering 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 Pickering tends to cluster near the city's residential pockets north of Highway 401, with options spread between the older neighbourhoods around the waterfront and the newer communities toward Brock Road. Families here often like being close to Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering, and to the calmer green spaces along the lake that make visits feel unhurried. In Pickering, memory care are also called dementia care or Alzheimer's care.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start by being honest about the level of care your parent needs today, and the level they'll likely need a year from now. Memory care is a secure setting built for dementia and Alzheimer's, with staff trained for wandering, sundowning, and the daily cueing that a standard retirement home isn't set up to provide. In our experience, families who choose a bright, well-staffed memory care home over trying to stretch in-home care usually find the move less stressful than they feared. The trade-off is real: private-pay memory care costs more than staying at home, and no one takes that lightly.
In Ontario, retirement homes offering memory care are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), so ask any home for its licence status and how it handles secure exits, medication, and staffing overnight. Home and community care, if you're still weighing options, is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, and their coordinators can help you understand what's realistic to manage at home.
Location matters more than people expect. Homes closer to Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering make hospital trips simpler, while those near the GO corridor and nearby bus routes are easier for adult children commuting from Toronto or Durham to visit often. Frequent visits keep a parent grounded, so weigh drive time honestly.
Our default advice for Pickering: shortlist two or three homes at the right care level, tour them in person, and pay attention to how staff speak to residents, not just the suites and amenities. Ask about waitlists early, since availability for secure memory care can be tighter than for general assisted living, and the best-fit home may not have an opening the week you need it. If timing is urgent, ask each home about respite or short-stay options while you wait. Prioritize care level and staff quality first, then location, then budget and suite size, in that order. A slightly plainer room in the right home usually beats a nicer room in the wrong one.
A lakeside city in Durham Region east of Toronto, Pickering pairs comfortable retirement living with reliable home care for families staying close by.
In Ontario, memory care within a retirement home is generally private-pay, while publicly funded, income-tested care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome for those who qualify. Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can support a parent's income but don't directly cover care fees.
A 3.1 star average across 80 Google reviews of 3 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“My wife(Carol) had her mom here for just over 1 year. Staff are wonderful. Compared to other places it is affordable and no nickel and diming. We would definitely recommend.”
“I was seeking respite care for a loved one for two weeks. I visited many homes in the GTA and was very disappointed with their offerings. One of the rooms offered was a storage room! But when I met Daniela at Amica Pickering, my opinion of...”
“My Father had to come here due to decline.He passed 11 days later. The staff here was very caring and did a lot to make him comfortable. Staff Dr. also very understanding. LTC is not a nice place to be but the care my Dad recd was good...”
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Most Pickering 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 a retirement home is generally private-pay, while publicly funded, income-tested care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome for those who qualify. Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can support a parent's income but don't directly cover care fees.
Private-pay rates vary by care level, suite size, and how much daily support your parent needs. Memory care usually costs more than standard retirement living because of secure design and specialized staffing. Compare the current listings on this page and call homes directly for an accurate monthly quote.
A retirement home offers housing and some support for fairly independent seniors. Memory care is a secure environment designed for dementia and Alzheimer's, with trained staff, cueing, and safeguards against wandering. Some Pickering retirement homes include a dedicated memory care wing.
Retirement and assisted living memory care are mostly private-pay in Ontario. Publicly funded, income-tested long-term care is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, and often serves higher-needs residents. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help with income, though they aren't care subsidies.
Call the homes on this page directly to ask about current openings, waitlists, and secure memory care spaces. Book an in-person tour, visit at different times of day, and ask about respite or short-stay options if you need care before a permanent suite opens.
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