Tax credits, veterans supports, and benefits offered by various levels of government to Older Adults.
To qualify for the RCF Subsidy program an individual must:
All potential residents will be assessed by a qualified health professional as to their eligibility for a given facility prior to admission.
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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
Older adults
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Program assists vulnerable older adults secure and maintain housing in safe and stable environments, providing assistance and/or connections to supports that address hoarding, cleanliness, and noise levels or other disturbances to other tenants. Three months of case management ensures ongoing support.
Open to all individuals and families with a low income.
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Provides services to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are on a low income in finding safe and affordable housing.
Services include:
Open to all Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, or refugee claimants who do not have arrears owed to an Ontario social housing provider for rent or damage.
Application forms are available on the website or through other local housing services organizations.
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Operates as an access point for subsidized housing in Hamilton. Subsidized housing is when rent is geared to the income of the recipient instead of market rates. Staff assist applicants with the application process and maintains the central waiting list for subsidized housing available from social housing providers.
Eligibility is calculated based on 30% of a household’s gross monthly income. If applicant is receiving assistance from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, a social assistance rent scale is applied. Additional charges may apply depending on the building (e.g. utilities, parking).
The organization is does not operate as a landlord and does not directly offer housing. Does not offer emergency shelters or emergency housing.
Seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity and social isolation.
Referrals and service requests can be made through CareDove.
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.
Services offered include:
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.
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