Private Home Care costs vs Retirement Home living

At various stages in our lives, we all encounter the inevitable task of making healthcare decisions, whether on our behalf or for a loved one. These decisions are commonly shaped by a multitude of factors, including healthcare requirements, personal preferences, and, notably, the financial implications tied to the available options. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the expenses associated will all available options is imperative to making a well-informed decision.

Cost Comparison

Retirement Home Living Life At Home: Private Home Health Care
Monthly Base Price in 2022: $2368-$7648 plus taxes if applicable

Prices range due to many factors, including but not limited to: room size, amenities (pool, hairdresser, gym…) , onsite services (linen changes, light housekeeping…)

One on one personal care $37.50/hr with a 3-hour minimum per shift= $112.50 per shift
$1000-$2000/mnth for an additional person (couple) $112.50 X 7 (care 7 days a week) = $787.50
Meals can be available for an extra cost $787.30 X 4 weeks = $3150 a month if client does not qualify for a tax exemption, please add 13% HST to $3150.00
No 1 on 1 personal care 1 on 1 personal care and support. Tailored to fit all needs. Not paying for services you don’t need.
24 hour staffing for emergencies  
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Our Google Reviews

The Life at Home team are truly exceptional! I would recommend them to anyone, without hesitation. Victoria and Caroline are like family to us. My dad gets excited for their visits, and is always in a good mood after they are finished. Their care has significantly improved my father's quality of life, despite his progressive health challenges. Victoria and Caroline treat my father with dignity and respect, and have given him back his independence. I know when they are with my dad that he is in excellent and loving expertise care, which has made my life better too. Can't praise them enough!

Erin McConnell Nov 11, 2025

This is a great team - skilled, compassionate and they know what's required quickly to provide valuable support. I have been a client for several years and would not hesitate to recommend them!

Jay Brazeau Sep 9, 2025

Incredible care from the Life At Home team! My mom's been with them for months, and they're lifesavers. The PSWs are kind, skilled, and super attentive.

Dante Spadaccini Sep 9, 2025

Highly recommend Life At Home! Quick to reply and kind staff. We had the chance to ask questions during our in-home assessment and they took the time to really understand what we needed for my Father and involved us in every step. We have referred a few friends and everyone raves about their staff and services. We also really loved having access to their Family Portal, which other companies did not provide.

Serge Savard Dec 12, 2023

As a result of diagnoses of Myasthenia Gravis and Parkinson’s disorders, My wife, Charlotte, has not been able to get around without the use of wheelchair for well over a year. She requires assistance for transfers from bed to a reclining chair in our living room and for showers or to attend appointments or personal outings such as to visit family. We have been receiving Personal Support Worker (PSW) services from Life at Home since November 2022. We have also received services from other providers. We have been entirely satisfied by the exceptional services provided by Life at Home. Dependability We have found Life at Home to always be totally dependable. On numerous occasions, we have needed a PSW on… Read more

Guy Goulard Oct 10, 2023

My mother received overnight care from the wonderful staff at Life at Home from mid February- mid September, 2023. The agency provided consistency in workers, shared information with their staff about my mother, and were always very quick to respond to me. I would highly recommend them. Julie Kanter

Julie Kanter Oct 10, 2023

The Life At Home team cares very much for their clients & work really hard to ensure all expectations are met. These caregivers are trustworthy, kind, compassionate & a pleasure to interact with. I can recommend Life At Home without hesitation.

Anne Miller Sep 9, 2023

I am really grateful that I got to work with Life at Home. Caroline and Ashley were really nice and they will make sure that you are comfortable with the clients you’re working with.

Patricia DT Aug 8, 2023

You cannot find more compassionate people then this company. I would not hesitate at all to use this company again.

janet puddicombe Aug 8, 2023

Life at home provides excellent service. I strongly recommend to use their services . I get to stay in my house while getting the help I need.

My S Aug 8, 2023

Very well organized and managed buisness,provides great care and support, as well as very friendly staff that make the customers feel more comfortable in their own home.

Lucas Savard Aug 8, 2023

The compassionate care that was provided for my grandfather through life at home was a god send. They were reliable, knowledgeable and caring. We had tried other larger companies but the one on one care and attention shown all around was unmatched. I highly recommend them.

David Ernest Aug 8, 2023

Breathe of fresh air! Life at Home provides quality home care services for seniors that values their quality of life over everything. Their experienced staff make you feel like family, even on the administrative and coordination side of it, they keep it friendly and personable! It’s always a pleasant experience when dealing with them and they make every client feel like they matter and are priority #1!

Samantha Crete Aug 8, 2023

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