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Scarborough Seniors Housing

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Navigating senior housing in Scarborough can be overwhelming. Whether you're helping a parent transition or planning ahead for your own future, it’s important to understand the types of senior housing available, who they serve, and how they’re regulated in Ontario.

This page introduces the many housing options for older adults in Scarborough, from fully independent living to specialized care. You’ll also find direct links to homes and services across your area.

Overview of Senior Housing Options

At SeniorCareAccess, we feature a wide range of housing models, each with different services, price points, and care levels. Sponsored or featured listings include suite layouts, vacancy status, care levels, amenities, and direct contact options.

Independent & Lifestyle-Oriented Housing
Supportive Housing & Flexible Care
Specialized Care Settings
  • Memory Care – Secure housing for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, found in retirement homes, standalone residences, and long-term care homes.
  • Palliative Care – End-of-life care in hospices, hospitals, and for existing residents of retirement or long-term care homes.
Temporary, Emergency, or Transition Options
  • Short Stays – Temporary housing for convalescence.
  • Trial Stays - Try a home before committing.
  • Respite Care – Short-term care for recovery or caregiver relief.
  • Transitional Care – Interim support while waiting for permanent placement or long-term care.
  • Crisis Admissions – Emergency placements due to sudden changes in a senior’s care situation.
Medically Intensive & Regulated Care
  • Retirement Homes – Private-pay residences licensed by the RHRA, offering varied levels of care.
  • Long-Term Care Homes – Government-funded homes for seniors with high medical needs, regulated by the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
Regulation of Senior Housing in Ontario
  • Retirement Homes: Governed by the Retirement Homes Act and regulated by the RHRA.
  • Long-Term Care: Regulated under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
  • Apartments/Retirement Rentals: Governed by the Residential Tenancies Act.

See our article on Innovative Seniors Housing Options for more.

Browse Senior Housing in Scarborough

To view all available listings, visit the Senior Housing in Scarborough page.

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Scarborough Seniors Housing

How much does senior housing cost in Scarborough?

The cost of senior housing in Scarborough varies widely depending on the type of residence and level of care required. Monthly rates can range from $2,000 for basic independent apartments to $15,000 for high-care retirement homes. In retirement homes, the cost of care is typically separate from the base rent, and each residence has its own pricing structure. That means final monthly costs will depend on both your living space and the support services you require. Long-term care homes, by contrast, follow government-regulated pricing and include personal care in the total cost.

How can I estimate the cost of moving into a senior residence?

You can use our Senior Housing Cost Calculator to estimate monthly expenses and compare them with your current living costs. The tool helps you plan ahead by factoring in care needs, housing type, and service preferences. Keep in mind that actual pricing can vary between residences, and it’s important to speak directly with each one for a complete cost breakdown.

Are retirement home costs regulated in Scarborough?

Retirement homes in Scarborough are not price-regulated like long-term care homes. However, many independent apartments and some retirement residences are subject to rent control under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act. Rent control typically applies to buildings first occupied before November 15, 2018. Long-term care homes are not covered by this act but have standardized government-set pricing that includes care.

Alexis Lodge Front Entrance
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Alexis Lodge Retirement Residence

707 Ellesmere Road, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1P2W1

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Retirement Suites by the Lake
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Retirement Suites by the Lake

2121 Kingston Road, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1N1T5

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Shepherd Terrace Retirement Front
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Shepherd Terrace Retirement Residence

3758 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1T3K9

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A Better Way Retirement Home Corp. - Middleport

34 Middleport Crescent, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1B4L1

City of Toronto - Supportive Housing - Cedarbrook Lodge Retirement Home

520 Markham Rd, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1H 3A1

Seven Oaks

9 Neilson Road, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1E5E1

Extendicare Scarborough

3830 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1G1R6

The Scarborough Hospital - Palliative Care

3050 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1P2V5

Birdsilver Gardens Senior Support Centre

16 Birdsilver Gardens, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1C4M5

Shepherd Gardens - Life Lease

115 Bonis Avenue East, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1T3S4

Ehatare Home for Seniors

40 Old Kingston Road, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1E3J5

Momiji Health Care Society

3555 Kingston Road, Toronto [Scarborough] ON, M1M3W4

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