Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services): home care and long-term care applications
Ontario Health atHome (formerly Home and Community Care Support Services): home care and long-term care applications is a free service run by Ontario Health atHome. You likely qualify if: Ontario residents of any age; A valid OHIP card; Need care at home, school or in the community (checked on the official page on October 4, 2026).
You likely qualify if: Ontario residents of any age; A valid OHIP card; Need care at home, school or in the community.
Open all year. For long-term care, you can choose up to five homes, in order of preference.
Call 1-833-515-1234Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 4, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
One provincial organization that arranges home and community care, long-term care home placement and help finding services in the community. Based on your assessment, home care can include nursing, personal support (such as bathing and dressing), physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, social work, nutrition counselling, medical supplies and equipment, and palliative care. It was formerly called Home and Community Care Support Services.
Who qualifies
Ontario residents of all ages with a valid OHIP card can get an assessment by a care coordinator, who decides which services you qualify for; services are for people who need care at home, at school or in the community. Anyone can make a referral with your consent: you, a family member, a friend, a caregiver, a neighbour or your doctor.
You likely qualify if:
- Ontario residents of any age
- A valid OHIP card
- Need care at home, school or in the community
How to apply
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? 1-833-515-1234
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is ontariohealthathome.ca. You can also find them on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Good to know
- CostIf you qualify, the Ontario government pays for home care. Some fees may apply for medical supplies and equipment, and some community support services have co-payments.
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsCall Ontario Health atHome at 1-833-515-1234
You can call for yourself, or a family member, friend, caregiver or doctor can refer you with your consent. Answer a few questions about your needs. You will be connected with a care coordinator, or referred to a community program that fits your needs. The care coordinator assesses your health (sometimes in your home) and makes a care plan with you. Then a care provider comes for the first visit. For long-term care, all applications and admissions are arranged by Ontario Health atHome: your care coordinator helps you apply, and you can choose up to five homes.
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What to bring
- A call or a referral, with your consent
- An assessment by a care coordinator
Dates
Open all year. For long-term care, you can choose up to five homes, in order of preference.
Source
Checked on October 4, 2026 on the official pageRun by Ontario Health atHome.
We read this on their own website on October 4, 2026. Read from: ontariohealthathome.ca, ontariohealthathome.ca/making-a-referral, ontariohealthathome.ca/getting-started, ontariohealthathome.ca/home-care, ontariohealthathome.ca/long-term-care, ontariohealthathome.ca/find-my-local-..., ontariohealthathome.ca/region/toronto..., ontario.ca/page/home-community-care, ontario.ca/page/long-term-care-ontario, ontario.ca/page/apply-long-term-care.
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