Serving Scarborough Families

Home Care in Scarborough

Arcadia provides clinically informed home care across Scarborough — from dementia and acquired brain injury support to hospital discharge, palliative care, and daily living assistance. We work closely with Scarborough Health Network's three sites to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home.

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Hospitals and Health Partners We Work With in Scarborough

Arcadia coordinates care with discharge planners, social workers, and clinical teams across Scarborough's health network. Families frequently come to us during or after a stay at:

  • Scarborough Health Network — Birchmount Site — cardiac care, complex chronic disease, stroke
  • Scarborough Health Network — General Site — emergency, surgery, and post-acute care
  • Scarborough Health Network — Centenary Site — orthopaedics, oncology, complex medicine
  • Providence Healthcare — rehabilitation, complex continuing care, long-term care transitions

If your loved one has been discharged or is preparing to come home from any of these facilities, our team can often begin a care assessment within 24–48 hours.

Services Available Across Scarborough

Every service Arcadia offers is available to families across Scarborough. The most common needs we see include:

  • Dementia and Alzheimer's home care — caregivers trained in dementia-specific communication, redirection, and behavioural support. Learn more →
  • Acquired brain injury care — coordinated with your rehabilitation and specialist team following stroke or ABI. Learn more →
  • Hospital discharge support — safe transitions from Scarborough Health Network sites to home. Learn more →
  • Palliative home care — comfort-focused care that preserves dignity at end of life. Learn more →
  • Respite care — relief for family caregivers across Scarborough. Learn more →
  • Overnight and 24-hour care — for families who need continuous support at home. Learn more →

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Neighbourhoods We Serve in Scarborough

Arcadia caregivers serve families across Scarborough, including:

West Scarborough: Birchcliffe, Cliffside, Clairlea, Oakridge, Wexford, Dorset Park

Central Scarborough: Agincourt, L'Amoreaux, Tam O'Shanter, Sullivan, Bendale, Ionview

East Scarborough: Malvern, Rouge, West Hill, Morningside, Guildwood, Scarborough Village, Woburn

Many Scarborough families we work with live in multi-generational homes or are supporting parents who immigrated to Canada later in life. Our caregivers are experienced in working with culturally diverse families across Agincourt, Malvern, and Guildwood — including families where English is a second language and cultural familiarity matters in a caregiver match.

For care in central Toronto, North York, or Etobicoke, see our dedicated pages: Toronto home care →, North York home care →, Etobicoke home care →.

Navigating the Ontario Home Care System in Scarborough

Many Scarborough families accessing home care for the first time are unsure how to combine publicly funded support through Ontario Health atHome with private care. Wait times for public care can be long and hours limited — most families we work with use a combination of both.

Arcadia's team can help you understand what you're entitled to through Ontario Health atHome, coordinate with Scarborough Health Network's discharge teams, and structure private care to fill the gaps. We work alongside the public system — not in place of it. You can learn more in our guide to navigating home care in Ontario →

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions families ask about home care in Scarborough

How quickly can Arcadia start providing care in Scarborough?
In most cases, we can complete a care assessment within 24–48 hours and have a caregiver in place shortly after. For urgent situations — such as a discharge from Scarborough Health Network — we prioritize same-day or next-day starts.
Do you work with Scarborough Health Network discharge teams?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with discharge planners and social workers at Scarborough Health Network's Birchmount, General, and Centenary sites. If your loved one is preparing to come home, we can begin the intake process before discharge day.
Can I combine Ontario Health atHome funding with Arcadia's private care in Scarborough?
Yes — most of our Scarborough clients do exactly this. We help you understand your publicly funded allocation and structure private care around the gaps. Our team handles the coordination so you don't have to navigate two systems alone.
Is home care covered by OHIP in Scarborough?
OHIP does not directly cover home care services. Publicly funded support is coordinated through Ontario Health atHome, which may provide limited nursing or personal support hours depending on clinical need. Many Scarborough families combine these publicly funded services with private home care to ensure consistent support at home.

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