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As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 5 memory care facilities in Whitby. 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 4.2 on average across 231 Google reviews
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, 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, ON3800 Brock St N, Whitby, ON L1R 3A5Licensed by RHRA
4.2(111 reviews)
A assisted living option in Whitby, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
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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$3,050–$7,195/mo
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$3,050–$7,195/mo
These aren't in Whitby, but they're a short drive away and families here often consider them too.
4.4(38 reviews)
A premium retirement residence in Durham Region, Ontario, offering independent and supportive lifestyle options with…
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
Clarington · 11 km from Whitby
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$3,050–$7,195/mo
Pickering · 14 km from Whitby
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$3,050–$7,195/mo
Pickering · 14 km from Whitby
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$3,050–$7,195/mo
Clarington · 19 km from Whitby
Clarington, ON65 Clarington Blvd, Clarington, ON L1C 0A1Licensed by RHRA
4.5(32 reviews)
A retirement home option in Clarington, Ontario.
Typical in Ontario$3,050–$7,195/mo
The 5 highest-rated memory care communities in Whitby on our SCP Confidence Score, as of September 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
Senior Care Path tracks 5 memory care communities in Whitby, updated September 2026. They average 4.2/5 across 231 resident reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
4 of the 5 communities we list in Whitby 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 Whitby tends to cluster in the residential neighbourhoods north and south of Dundas Street, with options near Brooklin and along the corridors close to Lakeridge Health Oshawa just next door. Whitby's quiet, family-friendly streets and easy access to Highway 401 make it a practical spot for adult children who want to visit often. It's a manageable place to find secure, specialized care for a parent living with dementia. In Whitby, 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, not a year ago. Memory care is for seniors living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia who need a secure setting, structured routines, and staff trained in dementia behaviours. In our experience, families in Whitby wait too long on this one. If a parent is wandering, getting lost on familiar streets, or leaving the stove on, a secure memory care unit is usually the right call over stretching in-home Home Care past what it can safely cover. The trade-off is real: a move is disruptive and emotionally hard, and a good in-home arrangement can work longer for milder cases. But safety wins the close calls.
In Ontario, retirement homes, including their memory care units, are licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). That's a useful baseline check when you visit. Ask each home whether their memory care is a secured floor with its own trained team, since "memory care" can mean different things from one residence to the next.
Location matters more than families expect. Homes closer to Lakeridge Health Oshawa give you faster access if a health issue arises, and proximity to Highway 401 or nearby bus routes makes frequent visits sustainable, which is what keeps a parent settled. Options near Brooklin and central Whitby tend to feel more residential and calm.
On availability, secure memory care suites in a well-run Whitby home can have waitlists, so it pays to tour early and get your name down even before you're certain of timing. Prioritize care level first, then location and visiting convenience, then budget. If your parent is close to the line between assisted living and memory care, tour both an Assisted Living residence and a memory care unit so you can compare the level of supervision honestly. Bring your questions written down; the right home will welcome them.
Next door to Oshawa in Durham Region, Whitby pairs comfortable retirement living with home care and local health services for families who want to stay nearby.
In Ontario, retirement-home memory care is mostly private-pay, while long-term care and home and community care are publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help offset monthly costs.
A 4.2 star average across 231 Google reviews of 5 memory care. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“I really like the QR code on the name tag that is issued to log out when I'm leaving Taunton Mills. Since I'm only visiting my parents....is it possible to get a permanent card with a QR code to log in on my weekly visits?”
“My experience with Amica Whitby was positive right from the beginning when I met with Katarina to inquire and have a tour. The building and suites were impressive. My mother had been in and out of the hospital for months with GI issues and...”
“Lovely staff, and very welcoming respectful gentleman at front desk, very clean as well!”
“My dad was there briefly as a transition placement while waiting for a place in LTC. Kate and the staff showed a lot of care about him as a person as well as his assistance needs. It was such a great landing spot after being in the...”
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Most Whitby 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, retirement-home memory care is mostly private-pay, while long-term care and home and community care are publicly funded and income-tested through Ontario Health atHome. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can help offset monthly costs.
Whether your parent moves to memory care or stays home, the local Alzheimer Society offers free education, support groups and counselling for families in Whitby.
Dementia support
Alzheimer Society Durham Region
1600 Stellar Dr Ste 202, Whitby, ON L1N 9B2
Memory care in Whitby is billed monthly and is mostly private-pay. Rates vary by care level, suite size, and how much hands-on dementia support your parent needs. Compare the current listings on this page for the real range, then call the homes directly to confirm what's included.
A retirement home offers housing and services for fairly independent seniors. Memory care is a secured setting with dementia-trained staff, structured routines, and safeguards against wandering. Many Whitby retirement homes have a dedicated memory care floor; always ask whether it's a separate secured unit.
Retirement and assisted living memory care are largely private-pay in Ontario. Publicly funded, income-tested care is delivered through long-term care and home and community care arranged by Ontario Health atHome. Federal OAS and GIS can help with monthly income. Contact Ontario Health atHome to explore public options.
Call the homes on this page directly to ask about current openings and to book a tour. Because secure memory care suites can have waitlists, tour early. Visit in person, meet the memory care staff, and ask to see the secured unit itself.
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