Nearest emergency department
Toronto General Hospital
Hospital
About 1.2 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia Care
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
Long Term Care
Rekai Centre - Wellesley Central Place
49Developing160 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1J2, Canada
4.3(18 reviews)Long Term Care
DiningGardensPool or spa
WaitlistavailabilityPlacement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, not by contacting the home directly.
Last updated September 2026
About This Community
The Rekai Centre at Wellesley Central Place is a long-term care home in downtown Toronto that opened in 2005 and is home to 150 residents. The facility provides accommodation for seniors and individuals under 65 who have survived traumatic injuries or illness.
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Situated on the site of the former Wellesley Hospital, the Rekai Centre at Wellesley Central Place opened in 2005 with 150 resident rooms that feature natural light and are bright, clean and spacious.
All bedrooms are private with either a private or shared bathroom depending on resident preference. The home includes a 25-bed unit dedicated to residents living with Alzheimer's who are at risk for wandering.
The facility offers a private family dining room, Wintergarden room with piano, non-denominational chapel, and large community room.
The home features a private backyard with two gazebos, vegetable garden, and BBQ, which are regularly used for summer activities and outdoor garden sports. The Rekai Centre was the first long-term care home to offer a green roof inhabited by honey bees.
The home serves not only senior citizens but also a growing number of individuals under the age of 65 who have survived traumatic injuries or illness but cannot return to their homes.
Editorial summary by Senior Care Path based on verified listing data, last reviewed September 2026.
Pricing at Rekai Centre - Wellesley Central Place
Starting price
$2,037–$2,909/mo
Long 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 private washroom
Private room with shared washroom
Shared room (four individuals)
How placement works
Applying for long-term care
This is a long-term care home, so you can't book a room directly. Placement is arranged through Ontario Health atHome, which confirms eligibility and manages the waiting list for the homes you choose.
- 1A care coordinator confirms that long-term care is the right level of care and that you're eligible.
- 2You pick the homes you'd like, and your name is added to each home's waiting list.
- 3When a bed opens and you're next in line, the home offers it to you.
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Who This Community Is Best For
Ideal For
- Seniors requiring long-term care
- Individuals with Alzheimer's or memory concerns
Consider Alternatives For
- Active or largely independent seniors
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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 Rekai Centre - Wellesley Central Place, not services it provides or is affiliated with.
Senior-focused healthcare
St. Michael's Hospital
Hospital
About 1.5 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Medicine
- Memory Clinic
Rehabilitation & continuing care
Sunnybrook Holland Centre
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 0.6 km away
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Palliative care
Toronto Grace Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 0.7 km away
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Complex Continuing Care
- Palliative Care
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Facility and service details come from Ontario Health atHome and the Ontario Ministry of Health. Call 911 in an emergency.
Amenities
- Private family dining room
- Wintergarden room with piano
- Chapel for non-denominational services
- Large community room
- Private backyard with gazebos
- Vegetable garden
- Green roof
Key Features
- Memory care unit for Alzheimer's residents
- Green roof with honey bees
- Downtown location
- Private outdoor spaces
- Serves individuals under 65 with acquired disabilities
- Non-profit, charitable organization
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Google Reviews
See all reviews on Google4.3
18 Google reviews
Summary of Google Reviews
Summarized by Senior Care Path from Rekai Centre - Wellesley Central Place's Google rating and recent reviews. Confirm specifics with the community.
Rekai Centre - Wellesley Central Place holds a strong 4.3-star rating across 18 Google reviews. Recent reviewers most often highlight caring, attentive staff and clean, well-kept spaces.
Most common praise
- Caring, attentive staff
- Clean, well-kept spaces
- Engaging activities and social life
- Warm, welcoming community
ThemesStaff & careCleanlinessActivitiesAtmosphereCommunication
Most recent reviews
Simon Kingsley
4 months ago · via Google
Loved one has been here now a few months and I am so grateful that she is at RWC. The care is excellent and all of the staff are very supportive and helpful. Thank you RWC!
Lisa Tabrizi
8 months ago · via Google
Rekai is more than a long-term care home. They treat one another like family. My grandmother was blessed to be a resident in their care for just under a year. It is clean, they have extensive programming, and are so inclusive. It is a phenomenonal place! We cannot thank the staff of 2E and 3W enough. The PSWs, RPNs, recreational staff, deitician, physiotherapist, NP, etc., are all such amazing individuals. We are so grateful for their exemplary care and will miss seeing all of the familiar faces now that my grandmother has left this world. May God bless all the staff, residents and families. ❤️ Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts, the Tabrizi & Jamber Torabi families.
Maeve O'Sullivan
8 months ago · via Google
Have left no fewer than 4 voicemails with their coordinator for tours, and not a single call back. I have not experienced this level of disrespect, lack of customer care, or disregard for those in need of long term care from any other organization in this journey. I really hope this is reflective of the individual, and not the facility, as this would otherwise be one of our top choices for my father given location.
Google reviews and rating refreshed September 2026.
49/ 100
Confidence Score
Developing
Our 100-point confidence rating
Trust 36/60Verified 13/40
Senior Care Path gives Rekai Centre - Wellesley Central Place an SCP Confidence Score of 49/100 (Developing), our 100-point trust rating. How we calculate it.
The essentials
- Established
- 2005
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Location
160 Wellesley St E, Toronto, ON M4Y 1J2, Canada, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1J2
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