Help for seniors in Etobicoke: where to start, getting around, and trusted local businesses.
Living in Etobicoke, or helping a parent who does? Here is where to start for care at home, getting around, programs and money help, and the CASL partner businesses who work in Etobicoke.
General information. Programs, fares and fees change, so the linked page is always the final word.
Where to start
- Help at home or long-term care: Ontario Health atHome, 1-833-515-1234, arranges publicly funded home care and every long-term care application. Read home care in Ontario.
- Toronto Seniors Helpline: 416-217-2077, one number for community supports, care at home and crisis services.
- Government benefits: our free Benefits Finder shows which federal, Ontario and Toronto programs are worth checking.
Getting around
Seniors 65 and over pay the TTC senior fare, and once you’ve paid for 47 TTC trips in a calendar month on the same PRESTO card, the rest of the month is free. Wheel-Trans, the TTC’s door-to-door service, is based on how a disability affects travel on regular transit, not on age. GO Transit is 55% off from 65.
More: transportation for seniors, including the free accessible parking permit and renewing a licence at 80.
Programs and activities
The City of Toronto runs registered recreation programs, such as fitness classes, swimming and arts, in community centres across the city, and adults 60 and over get 50% off the fee for adult programs. Read the City’s page. For free and low cost programs across Toronto, see free programs for seniors in Toronto.
Help with money
The City of Toronto’s Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief Programs help low income senior homeowners: you must be over 65, or 60 to 64 and receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement, with household income under the City’s limit, and there is a yearly deadline. Read the City’s page. Ontario’s Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant is claimed on your tax return; our benefits checklist explains it.
For changes that help you stay at home, read grants and tax credits for home changes.
CASL partners who serve Etobicoke
These businesses name Etobicoke among the places they work, on their own CASL page. Each is a partner in our network with an offer or a standard of service for members; see the page for details. Many more partners serve the whole GTA: see every partner and offer.
Legal & planning
- Miltons Estates LawProbate & estates law · 10% off for members
Real estate
- Leslie Brlec Real Estate ServiceReal estate · Free in-home downsizing consultation
- The Battaglia TeamReal estate · Respectful, high quality service
Moving & downsizing
- Junk N TruckJunk removal & estate cleanouts · 20% off for new customers
- Move Seniors LovinglyMoving & downsizing · Respectful, high quality service
Money & tax
- Dwayne Richards CPAAccounting & tax · Respectful, high quality service
- Tax WarriorsAccounting & tax · Respectful, high quality service
Technology help
- Silver WizardTechnology help for seniors · Respectful, high quality service
Pets, food & everyday
- Canada Piano TuningPiano tuning & repair · Respectful, high quality service
- PianoTuners.caPiano tuning & repair · Respectful, high quality service
Care & health at home
- Heartfelt HealthHome care · Free in-home care consultation
- CarePatrol of Central TorontoSenior living and care advice · Free consultation, always free to families
Home repairs & trades
- RenoHouseAccessible renovations · Free accessibility assessment
- Total Care Appliance RepairAppliance repair · $35 off completed repairs
- Best Appliance RepairsAppliance repair & installation · $25 off for new clients
- Brampton Appliance RepairAppliance repair & installation · Respectful, high quality service
- EAS Repair & InstallationAppliance repair & installation · $35 off an appliance repair
- Pro Handy SolutionsChimney & dryer vent cleaning · Respectful, high quality service
- Top Hat ChimneyChimney cleaning & repair · $30 off chimney cleaning
- Simply LaundryDry cleaning & laundry · 10% off with code CASL10, free pickup and delivery
- Kolji Bros ElectricalElectrical services · Respectful, high quality service
- Legacy Garage DoorsGarage door installation & repair · 15% off service calls and new garage doors
- Airmaxx Heating & Air ConditioningHeating & cooling · Respectful, high quality service
- RenoDuckHome repair & renovations · Seniors discount on renovations
- WaterWorks Plumbing & DrainsPlumbing & drains · $50 off any completed work
- SkypoleWindow & eavestrough cleaning · 10% off for CASL members