Comfort-focused palliative care at home, managed by nurses
Eldercare Home Health has provided palliative care in Toronto, the GTA, and Mississauga since 1995. A Registered Nurse builds and supervises every plan so your parent can stay at home with the right support around the clock.
Palliative care held to a nursing standard
Every palliative care plan at Eldercare is written and supervised by a Registered Nurse Case Manager at no additional charge. Our nurses know the specialised needs of palliative clients and coordinate directly with the wider care team.
Registered Nurse case management
A Registered Nurse assesses your parent, writes the palliative care plan, selects the caregivers, and visits regularly. Nursing oversight is included at no additional charge.
Around-the-clock care at home
Palliative clients can receive continuous care at home, day and night. Eldercare provides 24/7 nursing on-call so your family always has a nurse to reach when questions arise.
Care in the comfort of home
Familiar surroundings allow palliative clients to be more relaxed and to take part in daily activities. Family visits are more frequent and more natural than in an institutional setting.
What in-home palliative care with Eldercare includes
Each plan is written by a Registered Nurse around the client's specific diagnosis and current needs. Depending on the situation, care may include:
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting with dignity and comfort
- Medication support and monitoring, coordinated with the prescribing physician and pharmacist
- Meal preparation with attention to appetite, nutrition, and dietary requirements
- Safe mobility assistance, transfers, and positioning to maintain comfort
- Companionship and emotional support for the client and family
- Overnight and around-the-clock care for clients with continuous support needs
- Respite relief for family caregivers
- Assistance arranging home equipment such as hospital beds, grab bars, and mobility aids
- Registered Nurse liaison with doctors, respiratory technologists, speech-language pathologists, and pharmacists
- Regular Registered Nurse home visits and care plan reviews
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Nurses who coordinate with your parent's whole care team
Eldercare's Registered Nursing Staff are familiar with the specialised needs of palliative clients and the resources available in the community. As medical professionals, they speak the same language as doctors, respiratory technologists, speech-language pathologists, and pharmacists.
It is often a relief to families to learn that a parent can return home even when they require devices, therapies, and medications. Our nurses can help coordinate that transition and will advocate for your parent throughout. Read more about the Registered Nurse case manager difference.
A trusted name in palliative care
Eldercare Home Health has supported palliative clients and their families in Toronto and the GTA for over 30 years. Every caregiver is an employee, screened, insured, bonded, and covered by WSIB. Every care plan is built and supervised by a Registered Nurse Case Manager at no additional charge. Eldercare is a Veterans Affairs Canada provider and operates within an ISO 9001 certified quality system via its parent, Integracare.
Our caregivers provide care in eight languages, so your parent receives support from someone who understands their background and can communicate with ease. When you call, a nurse takes time to understand your parent's specific situation and helps your family understand what is possible at home.
How palliative care at home begins
Getting started is straightforward. A Registered Nurse usually visits quickly, sometimes the same day, depending on the circumstances.
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Call our team
Reach us at 416-482-8292. A Registered Nurse is usually available to talk and will ask about your parent's diagnosis, current needs, and what support would help most.
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Free in-home nursing assessment
A Registered Nurse visits your parent at home to assess their current condition and to meet the family. There is no charge and no obligation.
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Palliative care plan and caregiver match
The nurse writes a care plan specific to your parent's diagnosis and circumstances, then selects caregivers by skill, language, and fit with your parent's routine and preferences.
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Ongoing nurse oversight and coordination
The Registered Nurse Case Manager visits regularly, supervises caregivers, coordinates with the medical team, and adjusts the plan as your parent's needs change.
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Palliative care across Toronto, the GTA, and Mississauga
Eldercare provides palliative care at home across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, East York, Etobicoke, and Mississauga. Call to confirm coverage in your neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions about palliative care at home
Can my parent receive palliative care at home rather than in a hospital or hospice?
Yes. Eldercare can provide around-the-clock care at home for palliative clients. Many families find that familiar surroundings allow their parent to be more relaxed, more able to take part in daily activities, and to spend more natural time together. A Registered Nurse will assess your parent's needs and explain what is possible at home.
Who manages the palliative care plan?
A Registered Nurse Case Manager builds and supervises every palliative care plan at Eldercare. The nurse assesses your parent, selects and supervises the caregivers, visits regularly, and coordinates with the broader care team including physicians, pharmacists, and therapists. This case management is included at no additional charge.
What if my parent needs medical equipment or specialised therapies at home?
Our nurses are familiar with the equipment and resources available for palliative clients in the community. Hospital beds can be rented or purchased, grab bars installed, and mobility aids arranged. Our Registered Nursing Staff liaise directly with doctors, respiratory technologists, speech-language pathologists, and pharmacists to coordinate what is needed.
Is there nursing available overnight and on weekends?
Yes. Eldercare provides 24/7 nursing on-call so your family has a nurse to contact at any time. For clients who need continuous supervision, caregivers can work overnight and around the clock.
How quickly can care begin?
A Registered Nurse usually visits quickly, sometimes the same day, depending on the circumstances. Call 416-482-8292 and we will do our best to arrange an assessment without delay.
Does Eldercare provide respite for family caregivers?
Yes. Family caregivers providing palliative care at home can arrange short-term relief through Eldercare. A trained caregiver provides cover so family members can rest or attend to other responsibilities, with a Registered Nurse overseeing the care throughout.
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Palliative care at home in Toronto: nurse-supervised support for your parent
Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness, with the goal of improving quality of life for the client and the family. It is not limited to end-of-life care and can be provided at any stage of a serious condition.
Eldercare Home Health can provide around-the-clock, 24-hour palliative care for your elderly parent at home. We can also provide short-term relief for family caregivers who need a rest.
For many palliative clients, the familiar surroundings of home mean they are more relaxed, less stressed, and more able to take part in daily activities. For family it means little or no travel time, more frequent visits, and a setting that feels more normal and less clinical.
Palliative care for your parent at Eldercare is supervised and case managed by our Registered Nursing Staff. We have been providing palliative care for clients in Toronto and the GTA since 1995.
Our nurses are familiar with the specialised needs of palliative clients and the resources available in the community. As medical professionals, they liaise with doctors, respiratory technologists, speech-language pathologists, pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team.
It is often a relief to families to learn that a parent can return home even when they require devices, therapies, and medications. Acquisition of equipment can be arranged: hospital beds can be rented or purchased, grab bars installed, and a range of other aids put in place to support mobility and safety.
Questions are normal when arranging care for a palliative parent. We are here with answers and practical solutions.
“Registered Nurse case managed care makes the difference, at no additional cost”
We understand the challenges that families face when a parent is receiving palliative care. From medication management and equipment coordination to overnight support and family respite, Eldercare has the experience and the clinical backing to help.
Eldercare is a Veterans Affairs Canada provider and operates within an ISO 9001 certified quality system via its parent, Integracare. Our caregivers provide care in eight languages. Call us at 416-482-8292 to speak with a nurse about your parent's situation.
Talk with our care team today.
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If your parent is receiving palliative care in Toronto or the GTA, a Registered Nurse can visit at home, assess their needs, and help your family plan the right support. Call us or request an assessment.