Program assists seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find safe, sustainable housing, and assists to identify services that result in faster housing placement and more stabilized housing. Ongoing case management is offered to individuals for up to 12 months after they have been housed.
Housing Options for Older Adults
Housing supports for older adults who need long term housing.
St. Matthew's House, Housing Outreach Preventing Eviction for Seniors
Work: 905-523-5546 x240
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Older adults
Contact for information.
Neighbourhood Model for Seniors at Risk, St. Joseph's Home Care
Work: 905-525-1375
Annette Simpson, Manager of Assisted Living Program
226 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1C3, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
- clients are able to direct and participate in their own care
- 60 years of age or older
- require personal care assistance/support for daily living activities
- already living at 226 Rebecca Street & 360 King Street East or in the adjacent neighbourhood
Contact for information.
Aims to support seniors at risk through a neighbourhood model of personal care. Operated as a collaborative project involving CityHousing Hamilton, Catholic Family Services, and St. Joseph's Home Care.
A team of on-site Personal Support Workers and home cleaners are in the building Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm and are available to help residents on a scheduled or as-needed basis. Services provided include:
- personal care (bathing, mouth care, hair care, preventative skin care)
- personal support/assistance (dressing/undressing, assistance with pre-measured medication, exercising, reassurance and safety checks)
- homemaking services (light housekeeping, laundry, and meal services)
- crisis intervention
- information and referral
- advocacy
- social and wellness promotion events
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Work: 1-866-391-1061
Jessica Smith, Property Manager
42 Mary St, Hamilton, ON L8R 3M9, Canada
Hours vary, contact for details.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Rent geared to income housing units as well as some market rate units.
Indigenous individuals and families living in Hamilton who are homeless or on a low income. Some complexes have additional eligibility criteria based on age and gender of applicants. Contact for more details.
Contact for information.
Operates affordable housing complexes and support services for Indigenous people in the City of Hamilton.
Properties include:
- Kenatah Housing Complex: for homeless Indigenous families
- Koo Gaa Da Win Manitou: for homeless Indigenous seniors
- Odrohekta Housing Complex: for homeless Indigenous men
Supportive Housing, Gwen Lee
Work: 905-540-8932
Candy Laidlaw, Program Manager
191 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y4, Canada
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Clients must be:
- able to direct and participate in their own care
- 60 years of age or older
- in need of personal assistance/support for daily living activities and require the need for 24-hour, on-site assistance
- capable of using an emergency response system
- eligible for CityHousing Hamilton
Contact for information.
Gwen Lee Supportive Housing consists private bachelor apartment units located in an apartment building managed by CityHousing Hamilton. Support services are provided by Personal Support Workers who are on site 24 hours a day on a scheduled basis, or as needed. Each apartment has an emergency response system installed for 24-hour assistance.
Gwen Lee Supportive Housing provides the following services:
- personal care (bathing, mouth and/or hair care, preventative skin care)
- Personal support/assistance (dressing/undressing, assistance with pre-measured medication, exercising, reassurance and safety checks)
- homemaking services (light housekeeping, laundry, meal services)
- crisis intervention
- information and referral
- advocacy
Assisted Living Residential Services
:
60 West Avenue S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2S3, Canada
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fully subsidized or privately insured rooms available
Adults who are independent or need only minor assistance.
Contact the specific location to book a tour or for information about joining the waiting list.
Residential facilities that offer personal care and individual attention for older adults, people with disabilities, those with limited incomes, or other populations whose limitations prevent them from living alone.
At Your Senior Service
Work: 289-981-2187
53 Golden Iris Cres, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H3, Canada
Hours vary * Contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Fees vary according to service and level of care provided. Contact for details.
Services designed to support seniors and their caregivers
Contact to register
Provides support services by qualified professionals that improve the quality of life for seniors and enables seniors to maintain their independence while living in their home. Hourly, weekend, short term, long term, and respite care available. Staff are properly screened, fully licensed and insured. Services include:
Personal care
- Exercise and range of motion
- Transferring
- Feeding
Companion care
- Fall prevention
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping and errands
- Laundry
Specialty care
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Hip Replacement
- Stroke
Ontario Retirement Communities Association Home Listings
Work: 905-403-0500
Toll-Free Number: 1-888-263-5556
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
no fees for use of the list
Open to all.
No application required to view the list.
Contact each retirement home for details about applying as a resident.
An online retirement home finder tool maintained by the Ontario Retirement Communities Association.
Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Home Listings
Toll-Free Number: 1-855-275-7472
Work: 416-440-3570
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all.
No application required to view the list.
Contact each retirement home for details about applying as a resident.
An online retirement home finder tool maintained by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority
Residential Care Facilities Subsidy Program
Work: 905-546-2424 x2225
71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
To qualify for the RCF Subsidy program an individual must:
- be 18 years of age or older
- meet established asset and income criteria
- be able to maintain personal mobility at the time of admission
- require assistance with identified activities of daily living
All potential residents will be assessed by a qualified health professional as to their eligibility for a given facility prior to admission.
Contact for information.
The Residential Care Subsidy Program aims to prevent homelessness by providing for safe and affordable supported housing in a communal setting for people who require assistance with the daily activities of life.
Offers choices of housing with support options for people who would otherwise be homeless, inappropriately housed in institutions and/or shelters, or inadequately supported in other settings.
Funding is connected to individual residents on a per day basis
Supportive Housing, First Place
Work: 905-525-2284
350 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Y3, Canada
Mon-Sun
24 hours
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Clients must be:
- able to direct and participate in their own care
- in need of personal assistance/support for daily living activities
- require the need for 24-hour, on-site assistance
- be medically stable and not need intensive medical-type care or the use of a mechanical lift
- require financial assistance for housing
Contact for information.
First Place Supportive Housing Program consists of 40 one-bedroom apartment units located in an apartment building managed by CityHousing Hamilton. Support services are provided by Personal Support Workers who are on site 24 hours a day on a scheduled basis, or as needed.
First Place Supportive Housing provides the following services:
- personal care (bathing, mouth and/or hair care, preventative skin care)
- personal support/assistance (dressing/undressing, assistance with pre-measured medication, exercising, reassurance and safety checks)
- homemaking services (light housekeeping, laundry, meal services)
- crisis intervention
- information and referral
- advocacy
Seniors at Risk in Hamilton
Work: 289-919-3450
Fax Number: 289-271-6990
400 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3R1, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity and social isolation.
Referral form can be found online and faxed to 289-271-6990.
A centralized referral and intake process to facilitate timely interventions and supports for seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity, and social isolation.
Programs include:
- Case Management for Seniors at Risk
- Dementia and Caregiver Support
- Homelessness Prevention and Intervention
- Volunteer Telephone Support
- Virtual Senior Group