Nearest emergency department
Humber River Hospital
Hospital
About 3.4 km away
- Emergency Department
- Specialized Geriatric Services
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
Memory Care
Harold & Grace Baker Centre
68Good1 Northwestern Ave, York, ON M6M 2J7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario
3.5(20 reviews)Memory CareIndependent LivingAssisted LivingLong Term Care
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Last updated September 2026
About This Community
Harold & Grace Baker Centre is a not-for-profit retirement residence and long-term care home in Toronto offering assisted living with 92 private suites and 120 licensed long-term care beds.
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Harold & Grace Baker Centre, opened in 1984, is a distinctive not-for-profit facility in western Toronto that uniquely combines both a retirement residence and a long-term care home under one management.
The retirement residence provides 92 private suites across four floors for seniors seeking independent living with personal care support, while the long-term care home operates 120 licensed beds across two separate single-story wings for those requiring round-the-clock nursing care.
The centre is licensed by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) and accredited by the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) for its retirement residence operations.
The long-term care home is licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care and accredited by CARF International. Staff are professionally managed by Extendicare Inc.
As a not-for-profit corporation, the Baker Centre emphasizes quality care at affordable rates. The facility offers a seamless transition pathway as residents' care needs change, allowing them to continue living at the centre with enhanced services.
Core values include care and compassion, respect, accountability, and innovation.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Harold & Grace Baker Centre
Starting price
$2,870–$5,545/mo
Memory CareIndependent LivingAssisted LivingLong Term Care
A starting price usually covers the suite, meals, housekeeping and activities. Care is added on top as needs grow, so ask for an all-in quote in writing.
Accommodation options
Private Room with Shared Washroom
Private Room
Deluxe Private
Couples' Suite
One-Bedroom Suite
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors seeking independent living with support
- Seniors transitioning to higher levels of care
- Seniors requiring 24-hour nursing care
Consider Alternatives For
- Independent seniors who don't require memory support
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Hospitals & healthcare nearby
The nearest emergency department and senior-focused healthcare, with approximate straight-line distances. These are public facilities near Harold & Grace Baker Centre, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
West Park Healthcare Centre
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 3.2 km away
- Specialized Geriatric Services
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Psychiatry
Palliative care
Baycrest Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 4.7 km away
- Specialized Geriatric Services
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Memory Clinic
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Care Services
- 24-hour Registered Practical Nurse on duty
- Emergency call bell system
- Medication management
- Personalized care program (LiveWell)
- Falls Intervention and Risk Management (FIRM)
- Weekly physician visits
- Dining service - three meals daily
- Weekly housekeeping
- Linen change and bedmaking
- Laundry facilities
Languages Supported
- English
Amenities
- Main dining room
- Hair salon
- Chapel
- Library
- Memory Lane gift shop
- 4th floor cafe
- Games room
- Steele Lounge
- Spa room
- Wi-Fi/Internet services
Key Features
- Not-for-profit
- Affordable rates
- Combines retirement residence and long-term care
- ORCA-accredited
- RHRA-licensed
- CARF-accredited
- Seamless care transition as needs change
- Multi-denominational religious services
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Google Reviews
3.5
20 Google reviews
Most recent reviews
Sandra Thomas
2 months ago · via Google
My mom's been at the home for about 5 years now, they lack in some areas. Staff is friendly and always helpful. Food is blah... Laundry facility can improve, every week I have to complain about a piece of clothing that's disappeared.
Adrian
8 months ago · via Google
The lady at the front desk is very rude. My god. I’ve encountered many different home with friendliness and kindness. My First time here asking for the manager and I’m given attitude and rudeness. Not a good look seeing how she’s the first person you talk to when you enter the building. I can’t imagine how everyone else is treated let alone the residents.
julie cazzin
4 years ago · via Google
Both my parents have been at Baker Center for 3 years now. Their needs are very different (one in a wheelchair with dementia, one blind) but their individual care has been exemplary. The staff is attentive to their individual needs, the doctor and nurses are always on top of any new ailments, etc my parents may be experiencing. I looked at several homes before choosing Baker Center. Baker was by far the best in terms of attentiveness, quality of care and service, food accomodations for my parents and extra curricular activities suited to their abilities. Would not have moved them to any other home. It is 5-star in every way.
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Harold & Grace Baker Centre's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
Harold & Grace Baker Centre holds a 3.5-star rating across 20 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and quality dining and meals.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Quality dining and meals
- Engaging activities and social life
- Warm, welcoming community
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Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
68/ 100
Confidence Score
Good
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 48/60Verified 20/40
Senior Care Path gives Harold & Grace Baker Centre an SCP Confidence Score of 68/100 (Good), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 1984
- Languages spoken
- English
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Licenses & Registration
Retirement home licence
LicensedRetirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA)
Licence #T0207 · checked October 2026
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Location
1 Northwestern Ave, York, ON M6M 2J7, Canada, Toronto, Ontario M6M 2J7
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