Supportive Housing & Assisted Living are some of the terms used for housing geared to people who require minimal to moderate levels of personal care and support. There is a great mix of housing types in this group. Usually there are on-site services (which vary by location). Accommodations may consist of owned or rented units within a building or other forms of housing such as co-operatives, townhomes, houses, etc.
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Independent Living |
Supportive/Assisted Living |
Long-Term Care Homes |
Who |
Individual is able to manage the daily tasks of living independently by oneself or with assistance. |
Individual needs minimum to moderate levels of assistance with daily living. |
Individual needs availability of 24 hour care. |
Types of Housing |
Owned or rented house, apartment, condo, etc.
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Owned or rented accommodation in Seniors or Supportive Living community such as Senior housing developments. Retirement homes. |
Long-Term Care Homes; access through the Community Care Access Centres throughout Ontario |
Support Services |
Individual is responsible for securing and funding any assistance needs i.e. home modifications, maintenance, personal care, etc. |
Supports available on site and may include meals, personal support, health care, activities, etc. |
24 hour personal support and nursing care available |
Cost |
Individual pays for everything. |
Individual pays for housing expenses; on-site services costs vary by location & service provider. |
Ministry of Health & Long Term Care & Resident both pay. (Co-payment system) Finances are not a barrier for any Ontario resident |
There are three broad categories of supportive housing/assisted living accommodations.
Supportive housing 'developments' with on-site services may be owned and operated by municipal governments, non-profit groups, and private businesses. Accommodations, on-site services and costs vary. Some locations have rent-geared-to-income subsidies available.
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ltc/13_housing.aspx
Retirement Homes are also included in this category. They are privately owned, rental accommodations for seniors who require minimal to moderate levels of personal care and support. Retirement homes are funded entirely by the fees paid by residents who rent their accommodation and purchase an ‘amenities’ package; costs vary widely. Ontario now has The Retirement Homes Act and a Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority which administers the act and is responsible for licensing retirement homes.
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ltc/14_retirement.aspx
Ontario Seniors' Secretariat www.seniors.gov.on.ca/en/retirement_homes/index.php
Southwest Healthline Retirement Homes Listing www.southwesthealthline.ca/listServices.aspx?id=10158