Private One-on-One Care in Retirement Residences
Living Assistance Services provides dedicated private caregivers inside retirement residences across Toronto and the GTA, adding one-on-one support on top of what the residence already offers.
Dedicated care for every resident
Retirement residence staff are shared across many residents. Our caregivers belong to one person only, giving your family member the focused attention, companionship, and advocacy they deserve.
One-on-One Attention
Your family member has a dedicated caregiver who knows their routines, preferences, and needs, and is there solely for them.
Companionship and Connection
We escort residents to meals and activities, engage them in conversation, and provide the social connection that shared residence staff cannot always offer.
Flexible Hours
From a few hours each morning to overnight support or full-time coverage, schedules are built around what the resident needs.
What private retirement residence care includes
Each care plan is built around the resident and the services the residence already provides. Private one-on-one care may include:
- Personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming support
- Escorting to meals, activities, and appointments
- Companionship, conversation, and engagement
- Mobility assistance and fall prevention
- Medication reminders in line with the residence's protocol
- Dementia support and redirection
- Overnight and 24/7 coverage for continuous supervision
- An extra set of eyes to monitor changes and communicate with family
- Coordination with residence staff and nursing oversight
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A private caregiver backed by nursing oversight
Every care plan is built and overseen by our nursing team. When a caregiver notices a change in condition, they escalate immediately. Families have one point of contact and regular updates so nothing falls through the cracks.
Private retirement residence care works alongside our personal care services. Many families also use our support when a resident's needs increase and the residence's base package is no longer enough. Start with a free assessment and we will build a plan that fits.
Why families choose Living Assistance Services
As part of the Integracare family, we have served Ontario families for over 35 years. We are Great Place to Work Certified, hold Excellence Canada recognition, and operate under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. Our caregivers are trained through Nevvon and screened through Vulnerable Sector Screening.
Retirement residence staff are responsible for many residents at once. Our caregivers are assigned to one person, giving your family member consistent, attentive support that the residence alone cannot provide.
How private residence care begins
Getting started is straightforward.
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Call or book online
Reach our team at 1.855.483.2273 or request a free assessment online. We can usually arrange an initial conversation within 24 hours.
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Free assessment
A care coordinator meets with the resident and family to understand needs, routines, and what the residence already provides.
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Caregiver matching
We match a caregiver based on experience, personality, and the resident's preferences, so the relationship feels comfortable from day one.
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Care begins
Care starts on a schedule that works for the family. Our nursing team monitors the plan and adjusts as needs change.
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Retirement residence care across Toronto and the GTA
We provide private caregiver support inside retirement residences across the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a private caregiver in a retirement home?
Yes. Most retirement residences in Ontario allow families to bring in private caregivers. Our coordinators are familiar with residence protocols and can help with the permissions process.
What is the difference between residence staff and a private caregiver?
Residence staff are shared across all residents on a floor or wing. A private caregiver from Living Assistance Services is assigned exclusively to your family member. They know the person's routines, preferences, and history, and they have time to give the individual attention that shared staff cannot always provide.
What does a private caregiver help with in a retirement residence?
A private caregiver can help with personal care, grooming, mobility, medication reminders, escorting to meals and activities, dementia support, companionship, and overnight supervision. The plan is built around what the resident needs beyond what the residence already provides.
How many hours can a private caregiver work in a retirement residence?
Hours are fully flexible. Some families arrange a few hours each morning for personal care and breakfast. Others need full-time or overnight coverage. We work around the resident's schedule and the residence's visiting policies.
Can a private caregiver support someone with dementia in a retirement residence?
Yes. Our caregivers are trained to support residents living with dementia. This includes structured companionship, gentle redirection, and close monitoring for changes, which our nursing team follows up on.
Award-winning care, trusted partners
National recognition for our workplace and quality, an ISO-certified system, and partnerships that deepen the care we provide.
Awards & accreditation
Partners & members
Request a free retirement residence care assessment
Our team will meet with your family to understand what the residence provides and where a private caregiver can make the most difference.