Private home care pricing is hard to pin down because most agencies quote by phone after an assessment, not on their website. Across Ontario agencies, published rates land in the ranges below. They are a starting point, not a quote.
Ranges reflect typical Ontario agency pricing (sources include Closing the Gap and ComForCare, both serving the GTA). Of the 468 agencies in this directory, only 22 publish an hourly rate (from $22 to $75). That gap is exactly why it pays to compare and ask directly.
How rare is a published price? We measured it across the whole region in the GTA Home Care Transparency Report 2026.
Ontario Health atHome arranges government-funded home care at no charge after an assessment. The hours are capped and demand is high, so many families top it up with a private agency or go private for speed and flexibility. Comparing a few agencies on rate, minimum hours, and availability is the fastest way to see where you land. New to all of this? Start with our Ontario home care guide, which walks through the public system, the roles, and how to choose.
Most private agencies in Ontario charge roughly $28 to $40 per hour for personal support and companionship, $45 to $75 per hour for a registered nurse, and $300 to $450 per day for live-in or 24-hour care. The exact rate depends on the type of caregiver, the length of each visit, and how complex the care is.
Some is. Ontario Health atHome coordinates publicly funded home care at no cost after an assessment, but the number of hours is limited and there can be a waitlist. Private agencies fill the gap when you need more hours, faster placement, or a specific schedule. Many families use both.
A personal support worker (PSW) helps with daily living: bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, and companionship. A registered nurse or registered practical nurse handles clinical care such as wound care, medication management, injections, and monitoring. Nursing costs more per hour because of the training and scope involved.
Often, yes. Many Ontario agencies set a minimum visit of about 3 hours, and some price overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts at a premium. Live-in care is usually billed as a flat daily rate rather than by the hour. Always confirm the minimum and any premiums before you commit.