In-Home Palliative Care
Compassionate palliative care at home across Toronto and the GTA, focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for people living with a serious illness, wherever you call home.
Care built around comfort and dignity
Every plan centres on the person at home: their comfort, the clinical care our nurses provide, and steady support for the family.
Comfort First
We ease pain, anxiety, and difficult symptoms, and bring calm and routine to each day at home.
Nursing-Led
A Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse builds the plan and guides every caregiver.
Support for Families
We care for the whole family, with guidance, respite, and someone to call at any time.
What our in-home palliative care includes
Every plan is built around the person and adjusts as needs change. Depending on the situation, palliative care at home may include:
- Personal care such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support
- Comfort and symptom monitoring, escalated to a nurse
- Medication reminders and help following the care plan
- Meal preparation and gentle encouragement to eat
- Companionship and emotional support
- Respite so family caregivers can rest
- Overnight and live-in care for continuous support
- Coordination with your physicians and hospice team
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A nurse guiding every step
Palliative care at Living Assistance Services is overseen by a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse. Our nursing team builds the care plan, guides our caregivers, and stays in close contact with your family and your health providers.
Palliative care often works alongside our other home care services, including personal care, live-in care, and nursing care. When care is arranged through the public system, we work with Ontario Health atHome so support stays coordinated.
Trusted, consistent care through a serious illness
As part of the Integracare family, we have cared for Ontario families for over 35 years. Families choose us for our nursing oversight, our carefully chosen caregivers, and the consistency that matters most during a difficult time.
Our caregivers are certified, experienced, and screened through Vulnerable Sector Screening, and they are supported by ongoing training and a nurse they can call at any time.
How palliative care at home begins
Starting care is simple and supportive.
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Reach out
Care can begin through a referral from your health team or a call from your family.
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Assessment and plan
A Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse meets you to understand comfort needs and the medical plan.
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Caregiver matching
We match caregivers by experience, availability, and personality, so care feels familiar.
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Ongoing support
We review the plan often and stay in close contact with your family and health providers.
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Palliative care across Toronto, the GTA and Ottawa
We provide palliative care at home across the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa, along with nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is palliative care the same as end-of-life care?
No. Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms and improve quality of life. End-of-life care is one part of palliative care, provided in a person's final months, weeks, or days.
Can palliative care be provided at home?
Yes. We provide palliative care in private homes, retirement residences, and long-term care settings, wherever the person is most comfortable.
Do you work with our doctors and hospice team?
Yes. We coordinate with physicians, community nurses, Ontario Health atHome, and hospice teams, so care at home fits the medical plan.
Can palliative care be combined with other home care?
Yes. Palliative care is often combined with personal support, nursing care, or live-in care as needs change.
How quickly can palliative care start?
In most cases we can begin within 24 to 48 hours of your first call, starting with a consultation and a nursing assessment.
Award-winning care, trusted partners
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If someone you love is living with a serious illness, our team can help you understand the options and build a care plan focused on comfort.