Also called: Nursing Homes
Website for Long-Term Care
Information on long term care and long-term homes in Toronto includes a map with locations of homes, their address, phone numbers and size, languages and a full description of available services.
Subject Headings Long-Term Care Homes
Published by City of Toronto (2017) CAN
Last modified on 10/13/2017
Website for Providence Healthcare
Providence Healthcare is a leading Toronto health care facility, specializing in rehabilitation for patients who have experienced strokes, orthopaedic surgery, or lower limb amputation, or who require specialized geriatric rehabilitation, assessment and treatment. Programs and services are provided through three Integrated Care Divisions: Providence Hospital, one of Ontario's largest rehabilitation and complex continuing care facilities; the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence, a long-term care home for 288 residents; and Providence Community Centre, specializing in community clinics, caregiver support, education and neighbourhood outreach programs, such as the nationally acclaimed Adult Day Program.
Subject Headings Hospitals, Hospice and Palliative Care, Long-Term Care Homes, Rehabilitation
Published by Providence Healthcare (2018) CAN
Last modified on 08/21/2018
Website for What You Should Know About the Difference Between Retirement Homes And Long Term Care Homes
This resource provides an overview of the differences between long-term care homes and retirement homes for the elderly. Topics include costs, legislation, and filing complaints about long-term housing.
Subject Headings Housing / Living Arrangements, Retirement Homes, Long-Term Care Homes
Published by Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (2009) CAN
Last modified on 08/27/2018
Website for Ontario Long Term Care Association
OLTCA is the largest long term care provider association in Ontario and the only association that represents the full mix of long term care operators - private, not-for-profit, charitable and municipal. Their member homes are regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and provide care and accommodation services to residents throughout Ontario. OLTCA's members operate 430 long term care homes in communities throughout Ontario that provide care and accommodation services to nearly 50,000 residents. A directory of long term homes is available to search by location and by the home's name.
Published by Ontario Long Term Care Association (2016) CAN
Last modified on 05/23/2018
Website for Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (AdvantAge Ontario)
The Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (AdvantAge Ontario) represents and supports its members in providing a continuum of quality not-for-profit long term care, seniors' community services and housing. OANHSS is the provincial association representing not-for-profit providers of long term care, services and housing for seniors. Members include municipal and charitable long term care homes, non-profit nursing homes, seniors' housing projects and community service agencies.
Subject Headings Housing / Living Arrangements, Long-Term Care Homes
Published by Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (AdvantAge Ontario) (2018) CAN
Last modified on 04/17/2019
Website for Concerned Friends
Concerned Friends of Ontario is a non-profit corporation and registered charity dedicated to the reform of the long-term care system and to improvement of quality of life for residents. The website provides a description of long-term care, explains how long-term homes are inspected and provides a list of long-term homes in Ontario. There is also a checklist to help families in choosing a long-term care home that fits their needs.
Subject Headings Long-Term Care Homes, Patient Advocacy
Published by Concerned Friends (2015) CAN
Website for A Place for Mom
A Place for Mom was founded to help families navigate the maze of senior housing options. Since then, A Place for Mom has grown to become the largest senior living referral service in the U.S. and Canada. Its senior living advisors who know the communities in your area help find the best housing fit for you and your family. A Place for Mom operates in four Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan.
Subject Headings Housing / Living Arrangements, Retirement Homes, Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care Homes
Published by A Place for Mom (2018) USA
Last modified on 06/18/2019
By Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, 2010
Website for Home, Community and Residential Care Services for Seniors
This website can serve as a starting point for investigating care and housing options available to seniors in Ontario. It helps to choose the right option, contact service providers and discusses aspects that need to be considered before moving to a residential care or a long-term care home. Different government programs within this area are presented, including a Care in Your Home option.
Subject Headings Home Care, Housing / Living Arrangements, Long-Term Care Homes, Community Health Services
Published by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (2010) CAN
Last modified on 02/11/2015