Information on senior housing options as well as services and programs to assist older adults and seniors live independently and remain at home.
| Durham Region Older Adult Housing Directory |
| Provides an overview of various housing options across Durham Region, including contact information, unit sizes, rates, and level of care for private retirement homes, community housing, and long-term care homes. |
| Retirement Residences |
| Chartwell Harwood Retirement Residence 240 Old Harwood Ave., Ajax 289-608-8363 Independent living, as well as supportive and assisted living. Studio, one, one plus den, and two bedroom units. Learn more about the Chartwell Harwood Retirement Residence Revera Westney Gardens
Independent living. Studio, one, and two bedroom units. |
| Long-Term Care Homes |
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All applications for long-term care homes are arranged through Home and Community Care Support Services. Contact the local office to connect with a Care Coordinator to discuss long-term care options. Learn more about Home and Community Care Support Services Home and Community Care Support Services – Central East
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| Senior Social Housing |
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Provides subsidized or low-end-of-market rental units. Ajax Municipal Housing Corporation
Operates three senior housing buildings:
Apply for housing from the Ajax Municipal Housing Corporation Harwood Manor
Operated by the Regional Municipality of Durham. Senior residents only. Apply for housing from Harwood Manor Life Centre – Duffin’s Creek Landing
Operated by Life Centre Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Seniors and families. Learn more about Life Centre - Duffin's Creek Landing Unity Village
Operated by Unity Village Local 183 Non-Profit. Seniors and families. |
| Meals on Wheels |
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Program provided by Community Care Durham. Weekly delivery of affordable, tasty and nutritious hot and frozen meals.
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| Heart to Home Meals |
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Senior meal delivery service. Choose from over 200 delicious frozen meals and desserts.
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| Community Food Box Program |
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Program provided by Community Care Durham. Weekly delivery of essential grocery supplies (e.g. eggs & dairy, bread, fruits & vegetables, etc.).
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| Food Banks |
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Please contact organizations directly for service information, including hours of operation. 1 Hope International Foundation
Christian Faith Outreach Centre – Doors of Compassion Meal Program
Christian Life Centre – Helping Hands Food Bank
Southside Worship Centre – Storehouse Community Food Bank
The Salvation Army Hope Church & Community Services
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| Grocery Deliver Services |
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Organizations and businesses providing home grocery delivery services. VV’s Adult Support Centre Corp.
Grocery Gateway by Longos
Register for Grocery Gateway by Longos Instacart Grocery Delivery
Register for Instacart Grocery Delivery Voilà by Sobeys
Wal-mart Grocery Delivery
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| Medication Delivery Services |
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VV’s Adult Support Centre Corp.
Register for VV's delivery service Rexall Direct
Shoppers Drug Mart View Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy services Contact local pharmacy for delivery services:
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| Senior Snow Removal Programs |
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Provide snow removal services for seniors and persons with a disability. Eligibility requirements. Fee for service. |
| Custodia Senior Support – Home Maintenance Services |
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Serves exclusively senior customers to provide a range of home maintenance services including: snow removal, yard work, house painting, home repairs and modifications, window washing, tree trimming, etc. Fee for service.
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| Help With Daily Living |
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Organizations and businesses which provide in-home services to assist with daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Services may include:
Ajax Meridian Home Care Services
Community Care Durham – Ajax-Pickering Homebound Wellness Centre Inc.
Homecare 4U
Home Instead Senior Care
HomeWell Care Services
Right at Home Canada
Senior Helpers Durham Region
The Lighthouse Retreat Inc.
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| Durham Region Water Bill Assistance |
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Offer payment arrangements for customers who have difficulty paying their water bill. Can extend the date on the bill for customers 60 years of age or older. The Regional Municipality of Durham – Finance Department
Learn more about the Durham Region Water Bill Assistance program |
| Enbridge Golden Age Service |
Offers customers 65 years or older the option to pay monthly gas bills when pension cheque is received with no late penalty charged.
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| Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) |
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Provides monthly on-bill credits for eligible low-income customers to reduce their electricity bills.
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| Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC) |
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Credit provided to help low to moderate income Ontario residents with the sales tax on energy and with property taxes. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers this program for Ontario.
Learn more about the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit program |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) |
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One-time grant toward electricity or natural gas bill for those facing service shut off. Community Development Council Durham
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| Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) |
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Help to offset property taxes for seniors who own their own home and who have low to moderate incomes. The Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) administers this program for Ontario.
Learn more about the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant |
| Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit |
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Provides a tax credit of up to $10,000 in home renovation expenses that improve safety and accessibility for seniors (65 years or older), or those living with senior relatives. Canada Revenue Agency
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| March of Dimes – Home & Vehicle Modification Program |
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Supports large-scale renovations and retrofits to help make homes and/or vehicles more accessible for persons with a disability which impacts their mobility and daily function.
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