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10 Best Nursing Homes in Markham, ON

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Markham nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Markham, ON may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Markham or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Markham.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Markham, ON

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Photo of One Kenton Place
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My loved one is a resident at One Kenton Place and everything about her experience at this facility has been great. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff and quality of care are also great. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Our family is delighted to know that my sister is safe and well cared for at Amica at Bayview. The staff are all very friendly, kind and understanding. Many thanks to "A Place for Mom" for your invaluable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Bayview Gardens, an elegant new retirement residence with stunning interior appointments by Canada's talented interior designer, Brian Gluckstein. This newest Amica residence offers all the amenities and services you expect from an Amica Mature Lifestyles Community, and then...
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McCowan Retirement Residence has been my home for the past three years. The staff here are friendly, caring, and conscientious. My fellow residents are also very friendly and easy to get along with. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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There are a few improvements that could be made, but in terms of care that they are providing our loved one and the facility they have, it is very good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's very good. The only thing is sometimes when you call there can be a ten minute lag for the call button from the time you press it until someone comes. The food is decent, and the facility is nice....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thorne Mill on Steeles is an assisted living community located in beautiful Thornhill, ON. Our community is central, located close to many amenities, easy to access by car or transit, and surrounded by both a tranquil neighbourhood and numerous city parks.Thorne Mill's skilled staff put an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Thornhill, a sophisticated, boutique—style residence situated close to the historic Village of Thornhill. Just north of the city and far from ordinary, Thornhill, Ontario is like a window to the past, with quiet tree—lined streets and a charming village ambiance that blends...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Swan Lake, a glorious rental retirement residence located on the tranquil shores of Swan Lake in the heart of Markham, Ontario —— offering the uniqueness and benefits of both urban and country living. Warm and inviting Amica at Swan Lake overlooks a panorama of walking trails...
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My mother has lived at Sunrise of Unionville since the [date removed]. Our family is very happy with the care our mother has received from the day she arrived. As time has gone on Mom's care needs have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise specializes in Memory Care. On top of our team of Designated Care Managers, we also have a team of Life Enrichment Managers who are specifically hired to provide that one-to-one companionship care to our residents in the Reminiscence Neighbourhood. They perform activities specific to the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Quality, variety and elegance define the living experience provided at Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence. You will have a feeling of comfort and warmth, a feeling of belonging the moment you step through the doors. Our residence combines a luxurious, yet relaxed setting with the security...
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My father has only been in Sunrise Richmond Hill for a short while so I'm basing my review on what I have observed so far. I needed to find a place for my dad as his health deteriorated quickly and I felt...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Richmond Hill is home to residents requiring assistance with daily living as well as those requiring support with Alzheimer's or other forms of memory loss. We welcome families, friends and pets to visit regularly. Our delicious, home cooked meals, comfortable common areas, fresh...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father has lived at Buckingham Manor since April 2017, although Stouffville is a bit of a jaunt from Oshawa it was always a pleasant drive. The staff there are excellent, PSW's, [names removed] Nurses,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Buckingham Manor is an assisted living community nestled in downtown Stouffville, ON. Conveniently located in the downtown core, Buckingham Manor can be accessed easily by public transit or the nearby highways that run close to the downtown area. Nearby Memorial Park, Thicketwood Park and Byers...
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It was truly a blessing to find Alexis Lodge. The intimate house setting is definitely what we were looking for and is the perfect place for my mother who has dementia. She has been able to adapt quite...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Amica Bayview Gardens
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Bayview Gardens, an elegant new retirement residence with stunning interior appointments by Canada's talented interior designer, Brian Gluckstein. A prestigious address at 19 Rean Drive, it is one of four Daniels' built residences in the Bayview and Sheppard area that boasts...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The L'Chaim Retirement Home is an assisted living community located in Toronto, Ontario that operates within the Jewish tradition and background. As the largest city in Canada, Toronto has become well known as one of North America's most appealing cities. There are a number of opportunities for...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Don Mills Retirement Residence is a luxury senior living community in the heart of North York. Don Mills is an eclectic mix of urban and suburban in the North York district of Toronto, where culture, world-class shopping, food and more are at your fingertips. Be inspired by beautifully appointed...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Revera — Terrace Gardens offers a full continuum of care in Toronto, with COR kosher-certified dining in a warm, traditional environment. The retirement residence is centrally-located in the heart of the Bathurst and Wilson community. This well-established residential neighbourhood is...

What families are saying about nursing homes in Markham

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Markham

Amica Bayview Village in North York, ON

4.5
It's great. They don't give anyone the hook, they bring in the care, and they can age in place. The Amica at Bayview Gardens is a bit fancier, and they offer a higher level of luxury. I didn't realize they were even an option, so it's something to consider. But we certainly are happy with this ...
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Southbrook Retirement Community in Brampton, ON

4.5
Staff is freindly, facility is clean. Price is comperable or better than other homes I toured. Grounds are well kept. Monthly events calendar, with in house salon, laundry room, chapel, library etc. The facility is a good size without over crowding. The only complaint I hear from my mother ...
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Lynde Creek Manor in Whitby, ON

5.0
Lynde Creek is very nice and has a bright, welcoming feel every time we visit. The staff is great and so far, we have had a good experience here. We are so thankful.

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