As families in Toronto and across Southern Ontario face the realities of aging, chronic illness, or recovery from injury, many quickly discover that publicly funded care—while essential—doesn’t always meet every need.
Ontario Health at Home (OHAH) provides valuable services, but these can be limited by eligibility requirements, wait times, and fixed schedules. For families seeking more flexibility, consistent caregivers, or specialized support, private home care is becoming an increasingly important part of the solution.
Why More Families Are Choosing Private Home Care
Across Ontario, demand for personalized, at-home support is growing. Shifting family dynamics, more complex health needs, and the desire to age at home have made flexible, tailored care plans more important than ever.
Private home care can include:
- Personal care (bathing, grooming, mobility assistance)
- Medical nursing support (wound care, medication management, chronic condition care)
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care with familiar faces and consistent routines
- Household help (meal prep, laundry, light cleaning)
- Companionship and appointment support
One of the greatest advantages? Care designed around the person, not the system. Whether you need just a few hours a week or 24/7 live-in support, private providers can adapt quickly—often starting care within days.
Questions to Guide Your Decision
If you’re considering home care for yourself or a loved one, ask:
- What type of support is needed most? Medical, personal, or household help?
- How soon is care needed? Are waitlists an option, or is immediate support required?
- How important is continuity of caregivers? Especially vital for dementia or mobility challenges.
- Do you need integrated support? For example, someone who can coordinate schedules and accompany loved ones to appointments.
Combining Public & Private Care for the Best Results
For many, the ideal approach is a blended model—using OHAH services alongside private care hours to “top up” support. This can provide:
- More hours each week for hands-on care
- Specialized help for chronic conditions or post-hospital recovery
- The same caregivers for greater trust and comfort
Technology is also transforming home care. Stay at Home Nursing has partnered with its sister company, CHAH AI Care, to bring 24/7 remote health monitoring and predictive care into clients’ homes. This means potential health risks can be identified—and prevented—before they escalate.
Taking the Next Step
Private home care isn’t just a fallback when public options fall short—it’s a proactive choice that can help your loved one maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.
If you’re ready to explore options:
- Get a free consultation to understand what care might look like for your situation.
- Learn about integrated AI-supported care that predicts and prevents health issues.
- Create a care plan with our nurses that blends public and private resources for the best possible outcome.
Your family’s care should be as unique as the people you love. Let’s design a plan that works for you—today, and for the years ahead.
Explore your home care options here or call us at (888) 558-3603 to speak with our care team, or email us at info@stayathomenursing.com.
