This website offers a one-stop shop to information on all of the retirement homes in Scarborough, Ontario.
If you’re familiar with Toronto, you know that Scarborough became part of the amalgamated city of Toronto in 1998. Prior to this it was its own municipality and then city (from 1983 – 1998), along with 5 other separate regions/cities on the edge of the old city of Toronto. Given the size of the city of Toronto, it is no wonder that many still refer to Scarborough as its own entity in order to pinpoint exactly where certain places or addresses are located. The former municipality of Scarborough is focused on seniors, and shares many features of the larger city of Toronto’s economy, though this specific area does focus a bit more on manufacturing. Location wise, this sits on the top of the Scarborough Bluffs and it takes up the eastern part of the city of Toronto.
Population and Demographics
Of the 632,098 residents in this area (as per the 2016 census), about 12% were seniors over the age of 65. While this number seems relatively low in comparison to some other regions, this is likely to change in the next two decades as it is projected that by 2041, that number is predicted to skyrocket to an impressive 30%.
Due to this predicted increase in seniors, there are many retirement options, and many programs and services, that cater specifically to the senior population. As more interest grows in the area, specific to seniors, it is likely that more options will become available for housing and resources for this specific demographic.
Scarborough is seen as a great retirement spot due to its blend of safety and comfort, with the convenience of the rest of Toronto in very close proximity. It can make for a wonderful, relatively local spot, for those who are looking to move out of central Toronto, but still wish to enjoy close proximity to family who are based in the GTA.
Features of Scarborough
Scarborough earned the nickname “Scarberia” sometime during the 1960s. Blending the city’s name with “Siberia'', was a nod to the fact that at that time, it was very far away from everything with nothing of interest. While the name stuck, currently this is very far from the truth.
Scarborough is culturally diverse because it was a popular spot for immigrants following WWII; Scarborough has some of the highest percentages of visible minorities, and this brings unique cultures and food to the area in large amounts! It is often “the” place to go to when looking Caribbean, Indian, and even African foods.
Scarborough also boasts a lot of trees and greenery, and is a popular spot for those who are interested in maintaining green living in a large city. Home to many of the last farms, Scarborough has some very un-city-like parts, which makes it very popular.
Then, of course, there are the wonderful outdoor attractions like Rouge Park, the Toronto Zoo, and the impressive and name-based Scarborough Bluffs!
Historical Relevance
Scarborough was declared a township in 1850, became a borough in 1967, then a city in 1983, until its amalgamation as part of the ‘new city of Toronto’ in 1998. Scarborough is the home of Centennial College’s original campus which opened in 1966 and was the very first vocational college to open in Ontario.
(Some information on this page has been sourced from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough,_Toronto)