As of 2021, there were a total of 2,076 long-term care (LTC) homes in Canada. Most of them were found in Ontario, followed by Quebec and British Columbia. These LTC homes can have a number of different names throughout the nation such as nursing homes, continuing care facilities, and residential care homes among others. They're funded entirely or partially by the government and offer 24-hour nursing care, personal care, and other therapeutic and support services.

Total number of resident days and beds in nursing care facilities and community care facilities for the elderly, by 2017 NAICS (North American Industry Classification System), for Canada, provinces and territories, annual.

According to a 2021 survey, the majority of respondents (who had loved ones staying currently or within the past year in long-term care) in Canada rated the quality of the long-term care and facilities as excellent or good. For example, nine in ten rated the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the building as good or excellent. In comparison, just three quarters rated the quality of the food served as good or excellent.

Totals and percentages of nursing and residential care facility residents by age group and gender, by 2017 NAICS (North American Industry Classification System), for Canada, provinces and territories, annual.

In 2023, there were a total of 16,857 nursing and residential care facilities in Canada. Of these, 4,647 were nursing care facilities, which besides nursing homes also includes convalescent homes, domiciliary care with health care, and intermediate care facilities.

As of 2021, there were 29 long-term care (LTC) beds in Canada per thousand seniors aged 65 years and above. That is, for the 6.8 million senior population in the country, there were a total of 198,220 beds in 2,076 LTC homes. The situation looks different for each province, with Ontario having roughly the same LTC beds to senior ratio as the country average.

In Ontario, there were 718 continuing care facilities, which included 97 hospital-based and 621 residential care facilities. This statistic shows the number of continuing care facilities in Canada, sorted by province, in fiscal year 2023-2024.

Daily number of Ottawa residents tested for COVID-19 and the percentage of residents tested with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19. Data are based on information extracted from the Ontario Laboratories Information System (OLIS) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Accuracy: Points of consideration for interpretation of the data: Not all labs report to OLIS and only patients with health card numbers are included in the OLIS dataset.Once an individual is confirmed positive, subsequent tests for that individual are excluded from the daily totals.Duplicate tests are excluded from the total number of positive tests, including those that arose from multiple tests of cure. Results for patients who placed an OLIS consent block (~50 records province-wide) are excluded.Staff working in long-term care homes are not captured in OLIS.City assignment in OLIS is based on the patient's health card address. Patients living in long-term care homes may not have the correct address associated with their health cards; therefore, not all tests in long-term care homes may be captured.Confirmed cases are those with a confirmed COVID-19 laboratory result as per the Ministry of Health Public health management of cases and contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario. March 25, 2020 version 6.0.The province has had to limit testing to priority groups in the early stages of the pandemic. Since only a small fraction of all the persons who were infected with the COVID-19 virus were tested, the number of reported confirmed community cases underestimates the actual number of infections. Information on overall infection rates in Canada will not be available until large studies on COVID-19 antibody presence in blood serum are conducted. Based on available information, the actual number of infections may lie from 5 to 30 times or more than the reported number of cases (1).Surveillance testing for COVID-19 began in long term care facilities on April 25, 2020. Reference: Richterich P. Severe underestimation of COVID-19 case numbers: Effect of epidemic growth rate and test restrictions. medRxiv. April 2020: 2020.04.13. doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.13.20064220 Update Frequency: Tuesdays and Fridays Attributes: Data fields: Date – date of the test (YYYY-MM-DD).Number of tests – number of Ottawa residents tested for COVID-19Daily % Positivity – number of Ottawa residents tested on that day that received a positive test result for COVID-19 divided by the total number of Ottawa residents tested on that dayNumber of tests in LTCH– number of Ottawa residents in long-term care homes who were tested for COVID-19LTCH Daily % Positivity – number of Ottawa residents in long-term care homes tested on that day that received a positive test result for COVID-19 divided by the total number of Ottawa residents in long-term care homes tested on that day Contact: OPH Epidemiology Team | Epidemiology & Evidence, Ottawa Public Health

The demand for long-term care (LTC) in Canada is forecasted to rise to 606 thousand by 2031. That is a growth of nearly 60 percent from 2019 levels. In 2019, there were 302,576 Canadians in LTC with a further 77,448 on the waitlist adding to a total of over 380 thousand needing long-term care. Moreover, the need for home care services and support is even greater with over 1.1 million Canadians receiving or wanting such services in 2019 (92.3 percent receiving and 7.7 percent wanting professional home care services). This is forecasted to reach nearly 1.8 million by 2031. Taken together, this amounts to 2.38 million Canadians in need for long-term care and home care in 2031.

Status of COVID-19 cases in Ontario This dataset compiles daily snapshots of publicly reported data on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Ontario. Learn how the Government of Ontario is helping to keep Ontarians safe during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Effective April 13, 2023, this dataset will be discontinued. The public can continue to access the data within this dataset in the following locations updated weekly on the Ontario Data Catalogue: * Ontario COVID-19 testing percent positive by age group * Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario * Ontario COVID-19 testing metrics by Public Health Unit (PHU) * Ontario COVID-19 testing percent positive by age group * COVID-19 cases in hospital and ICU, by Ontario Health (OH) region * Cumulative deaths (new methodology) * Deaths Involving COVID-19 by Fatality Type For information on Long-Term Care Home COVID-19 Data, please visit: Long-Term Care Home COVID-19 Data. Data includes: * reporting date * daily tests completed * total tests completed * test outcomes * total case outcomes (resolutions and deaths) * current tests under investigation * current hospitalizations * current patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) due to COVID-related critical Illness * current patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) testing positive for COVID-19 * current patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) no longer testing positive for COVID-19 * current patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on ventilators due to COVID-related critical illness * current patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on ventilators testing positive for COVID-19 * current patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) on ventilators no longer testing positive for COVID-19 * Long-Term Care (LTC) resident and worker COVID-19 case and death totals * Variants of Concern case totals * number of new deaths reported (occurred in the last month) * number of historical deaths reported (occurred more than one month ago) * change in number of cases from previous day by Public Health Unit (PHU). This dataset is subject to change. Please review the daily epidemiologic summaries for information on variables, methodology, and technical considerations. ##Cumulative Deaths **Effective November 14, 2024 this page will no longer be updated. Information about COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses is available on Public Health Ontario’s interactive respiratory virus tool: https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-Analysis/Infectious-Disease/Respiratory-Virus-Tool ** The methodology used to count COVID-19 deaths has changed to exclude deaths not caused by COVID. This impacts data captured in the columns “Deaths”, “Deaths_Data_Cleaning” and “newly_reported_deaths” starting with data for March 11, 2022. A new column has been added to the file “Deaths_New_Methodology” which represents the methodological change. The method used to count COVID-19 deaths has changed, effective December 1, 2022. Prior to December 1, 2022, deaths were counted based on the date the death was updated in the public health unit’s system. Going forward, deaths are counted on the date they occurred. On November 30, 2023 the count of COVID-19 deaths was updated to include missing historical deaths from January 15, 2020 to March 31, 2023. A small number of COVID deaths (less than 20) do not have recorded death date and will be excluded from this file. CCM is a dynamic disease reporting system which allows ongoing update to data previously entered. As a result, data extracted from CCM represents a snapshot at the time of extraction and may differ from previous or subsequent results. Public Health Units continually clean up COVID-19 data, correcting for missing or overcounted cases and deaths. These corrections can result in data spikes and current totals being different from previously reported cases and deaths. Observed trends over time should be interpreted with caution for the most recent period due to reporting and/or data entry lags. ##Related dataset(s) * Confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Ontario

COVID-19 testing rates and percent positivity, excluding long-term care home (LTCH) residents, by Ottawa Neighbourhood Study neighbourhoods. Data are a compilation of data extracted weekly by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) from iPHIS Plus and Public Health Ontario's COVID-19 laboratory data (Chung H. et al., 2021).Date created:Data effective May 2021. Uploaded to Open Data on May 30, 2021.Update frequency: MonthlyAccuracy - Points of consideration for interpretation of the data:Testing data were compiled by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) and are based on information extracted from iPHIS Plus and Public Health Ontario's COVID-19 laboratory data (Chung H, Fung K, Ishiguro L, Paterson M, et al. Characteristics of COVID-19 diagnostic test recipients, Applied Health Research Questions (AHRQ) # 2021 0950 080 000. Toronto: Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences; 2020). Data are updated monthly and are provided by IC/ES as weekly counts. Monthly aggregates are based on the start date of weekly counts.Individuals who have testing episodes on multiple days in a weekly testing period are only counted once per week. Those who have both negative and positive test results within a weekly testing period are considered positive. Any and all testing episodes after an individual's first confirmed positive COVID-19 test (since 15 January 2020) are excluded from subsequent weekly counts (both numerator and denominator). Testing date represents the date of specimen collection. Due to the time required for transportation and processing of specimens, it takes 6 days for approximately 95% of results to be finalized and reported for a given testing date. Tested individuals include those whose result is confirmed positive, negative, indeterminate, or pending. For individuals confirmed positive using their record in the Ontario Ministry of Health integrated Public Health Information System (iPHIS), their public health unit (PHU) assignment was based on their diagnosing PHU. For all others, PHU assignment was based on the postal code in RPDB as of the testing date. The current Registered Persons Database (RPDB), which has basic demographic information on anyone who has ever received an Ontario health card number, is updated up to 30 April 2021.Only COVID-19 testing by standard polymerase chain reaction are reported. Tests done by other methods, such as rapid point-of-care, are excluded.Rates and percent positivity calculated from very low case counts, or for small populations, are unstable and should be interpreted with caution. For this reason, testing rates and percent positivity are not presented for neighbourhoods with populations of less than 2000 persons or when counts (i.e. total number tested or total number tested positive) are between 1-6 for a given neighbourhood.Confirmed cases are those with a confirmed COVID-19 laboratory result as per the Ministry of Health Public health management of cases and contacts of COVID-19 in Ontario. March 25, 2020 version 6.0.The province has had to limit testing to priority groups in the early stages of the pandemic. Since only a small fraction of all the persons who were infected with the COVID-19 virus were tested, the number of reported confirmed community cases underestimates the actual number of infections. Information on overall infection rates in Canada will not be available until large studies on COVID-19 antibody presence in blood serum are conducted. Based on available information, the actual number of infections may lie from 5 to 30 times or more than the reported number of cases (1). Surveillance testing for COVID-19 began in long term care facilities on April 25, 2020.Reference: 1. Richterich P. Severe underestimation of COVID-19 case numbers: Effect of epidemic growth rate and test restrictions. medRxiv. April 2020: 2020.04.13. doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.13.20064220Attributes - Data Fields:ONS ID – Ottawa Neighbourhood Study (ONS) neighbourhood identification number.ONS Name – ONS neighbourhood name.Month – The year and month of data, based on the start date of weekly counts.Testing rate (per 1000 population), excluding LTCH residents – number of Ottawa residents tested for COVID-19 during the month of interest, excluding LTCH residents, divided by the total population of that neighbourhood and multiplied by 1000.% Positivity (Excluding LTCH) – number of Ottawa residents tested for COVID-19 during the month of interest that received a positive test result divided by the total number of Ottawa residents tested during that month. Both the numerator and the denominator exclude LTCH residents.

Pressure ulcers and dehydration are common conditions among residents of long-term care facilities that result in negative health effects. They have been associated with signs of neglect and increased 30-day mortality among LTC residents. However, they are both preventable and with proper care can be effectively managed and treated. We conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine factors associated with pressure ulcers and dehydration among long-term care residents in the province of Ontario, Canada. Results indicated that close to one-fifth of residents were dehydrated (17.3%) or had a pressure ulcer (18.9%) during the study period. Advanced age was significantly associated with the presence of pressure ulcers and dehydration for both men and women. However, men were more likely to present with a pressure ulcer while women were more likely to exhibit symptoms of dehydration. Study findings also demonstrate the presence of both conditions being higher in municipal and not-for-profit homes compared to for-profit homes. The significant differences observed in relation to home ownership which require further investigation to identify the most relevant factors in explaining these differences. Overall, pressure ulcers and dehydration are preventable conditions that warrant attention from policymakers to ensure quality of care and resident safety are prioritized.

Chartwell Retirement Residences, Revera, and Extendicare were the senior housing managers with the highest number of units in Canada in 2022. Chartwell Retirement Residences specializes in retirement residences (facilities providing independent living for seniors) and in that year, managed 26,483 retirement and 3,320 long-term care units. Extendicare, on the other hand, operates only long-term care residences, which cater to seniors with more complex healthcare needs.

BackgroundAs part of the public health outbreak investigations, serological surveys were carried out following two COVID-19 outbreaks in April 2020 and October 2020 in one long term care facility (LTCF) in British Columbia, Canada. This study describes the serostatus of the LTCF residents and monitors changes in their humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 and other human coronaviruses (HCoV) over seven months.MethodsA total of 132 serum samples were collected from all 106 consenting residents (aged 54-102) post-first outbreak (N=87) and post-second outbreak (N=45) in one LTCF; 26/106 participants provided their serum following both COVID-19 outbreaks, permitting longitudinal comparisons between surveys. Health-Canada approved commercial serologic tests and a pan-coronavirus multiplexed immunoassay were used to evaluate antibody levels against the spike protein, nucleocapsid, and receptor binding domain (RBD) of SARS-CoV-2, as well as the spike proteins of HCoV-229E, HCoV-HKU1, HCoV-NL63, and HCoV-OC43. Statistical analyses were performed to describe the humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 among residents longitudinally.FindingsSurvey findings demonstrated that among the 26 individuals that participated in both surveys, all 10 individuals seropositive after the first outbreak continued to be seropositive following the second outbreak, with no reinfections identified among them. SARS-CoV-2 attack rate in the second outbreak was lower (28.6%) than in the first outbreak (40.2%), though not statistically significant (P>0.05). Gradual waning of anti-nucleocapsid antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 was observed on commercial (median Δ=-3.7, P=0.0098) and multiplexed immunoassay (median Δ=-169579, P=0.014) platforms; however, anti-spike and anti-receptor binding domain (RBD) antibodies did not exhibit a statistically significant decline over 7 months. Elevated antibody levels for beta-HCoVs OC43 (P

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Senior Living Market Size 2025-2029

The senior living market size is forecast to increase by USD 130.9 billion at a CAGR of 5.8% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth due to the aging baby boomer population and advancements in technology. Long-term care facilities are integrating telehealth services, artificial intelligence (AI), and wearable technology to enhance health and wellness for seniors. Fitness programs, including AI-powered personal trainers and AR-enhanced workouts, are becoming increasingly popular. Healthcare services are also leveraging AI for automation and computer-assisted diagnosis. Real estate developments are incorporating telemedicine and 3D printing for customized living solutions. Insurance companies are recognizing the importance of senior care and investing in innovative solutions. These trends are addressing the challenges of staffing and workplace issues In the senior living industry, making it an exciting and dynamic market to watch.

What will be the Size of the Market During the Forecast Period?

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The market caters to the unique needs and preferences of the aging population, primarily composed of senior citizens. With an increasing global aging population, this market is experiencing significant growth. This demographic shift is driven by various factors, including extended life expectancy and the nuclearization of families, leading to a larger number of adults aged 65 and above. Senior living options span from independent housing to assisted living and memory care facilities. These living arrangements offer amenities tailored to seniors, such as medical services, insurance coverage, and high-quality care. Urban areas and suburbs alike have seen an influx of senior living services, including health and wellness centers, fitness centers, and recreational activities.
The baby boomer generation, now entering their retirement years, is a substantial market segment. These educated seniors prioritize active post-retirement life, seeking communities that cater to their medical needs, social engagement, and overall well-being. As the elderly population continues to grow, the market will remain a dynamic and essential sector, providing essential services and accommodations for seniors.

How is this Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

The industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Service

  Assisted living
  Independent living
  CCRC


Geography

  North America

    Canada
    US


  Europe

    Germany
    UK
    France
    Italy


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan


  South America

    Brazil


  Middle East and Africa

By Service Insights

The assisted living segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market caters to the unique needs of the aging population, primarily senior citizens, through various housing arrangements, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. This demographic shift, driven by an increase in life expectancy and the nuclearization of families, has led to a growing demand for senior housing. Real estate developers and institutional investors are responding by constructing senior living communities in suburban areas, offering attractive financing options, and integrating healthcare and hospitality services. Assisted living arrangements provide apartment-style dwellings with or without kitchens, catering to individuals with varying levels of assistance requirements. Memory care facilities, a specialized segment, offer secure environments for seniors with cognitive impairments.

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The assisted living segment was valued at USD 158.20 billion in 2019 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Regional Analysis

North America is estimated to contribute 44% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period.

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The North American market presents a significant investment opportunity due to the increasing senior population and resulting demand for retirement housing and care services. In the US, the senior demographic is projected to expand faster than the overall population, with approximately 17% currently aged 65 and above, projected to reach nearly 22% by 2050. This growth is primarily driven by the Baby Boomer generation entering retirement. Senior citizens seek various housing options, including independent living, assisted

Number and percentage of deaths, by place of death (in hospital or non-hospital), 1991 to most recent year.

Une version française de cette description est disponible ci-dessous.The full detailed metadata for this layer can be found here. Below is a summary description of this layer:This layer is a continuing work in progress. It is a republishing of data and information gathered from the various sources listed below:Alberta – Supportive Living Accommodations & Long Term CareBritish Columbia - Assisted Living & Residential Care FacilitiesManitoba - Supportive Housing, Personal Care Homes & Independent Living FacilitiesNew Brunswick - Special Care Homes & Licensed Nursing HomesNewfoundland - Personal Care Homes, Long-Term Care Facilities & Protective Community ResidencesNorthwest Territories - Long Term Care FacilitiesNova Scotia - Nursing Homes & Residential Care FacilitiesNunavut - Continuing Care Facilities & Elder HomesOntario - Long Term Care & Retirement HomesPrince Edward Island - Government Manors, Private Nursing Homes & Community Care FacilitiesQuebec - Centres d’hébergement de Soins de Longue Durée (CHSLD) & Résidences Privées Pour Aînés (RPA)Saskatchewan - Personal Care Homes & Long Term Care FacilitiesYukon - Continuing Care FacilitiesThis layer only includes facility information that was available and provided from the above sources. It is not a complete listing of seniors facilities in Canada and maybe missing facilities and/or information.

Seniors Residential Facilities are defined as a facility that provides varying levels of accommodation and services for seniors, some facilities may provide multiple services in which case the Service1, Service2 and/or Service3 field will be filled out to indicate the type of services.

"Assisted Living" is categorized in this layer as homes for older people or people with disabilities who can live fairly independently but need some help with everyday tasks. "Long Term Care" is categorized in this layer as homes for people who require on-site delivery of 24/7 supervised care. "Retirement" is categorized in this layer as privately paid residences for seniors who can direct their own care.Contact: Community Map of Canada, Geospatial Infrastructure, Esri Canada communitymaps@esri.ca--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Les métadonnées détaillées de cette couche sont disponibles ici. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une description sommaire de cette couche:Cette couche représente un travail en cours régulièrement mis à jour. Elle rediffuse des données et des renseignements provenant des diverses sources énumérées ci-dessous:Alberta– Logements avec assistance et établissements de soins de longue duréeColombie-Britannique – Résidences assistées et foyers d’accueil spécialisésManitoba – Logements avec services de soutien pour les aînés, foyers de soins personnels et logements autonomes pour aînésNouveau-Brunswick – Foyers de soins spéciaux et foyer de soinsTerre-Neuve – Foyers de soins personnels, établissements de soins de longue durée et résidences communautaires protectricesTerritoires du Nord-Ouest – Établissements de soins de longue duréeNouvelle-Écosse – Foyers de soins et foyers d’accueil spécialisésNunavut – Établissements de soins continus et résidences pour aînésOntario – Établissements de soins de longue durée et résidences pour personnes âgéesÎle-du-Prince-Édouard – Foyers de soins publics, foyers de soins privés et centre de soins communautairesQuébec – Centres d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée (CHSLD) et résidences privées pour aînés (RPA)Saskatchewan – Foyers de soins personnels et établissements de soins de longue duréeYukon – Établissements de soins continusCette couche ne comprend que les renseignements sur les installations qui étaient offerts et fournis par les sources susmentionnées. Il ne s’agit pas d’une liste complète des établissements pour personnes âgées au Canada, et il se peut que des établissements ou des renseignements soient manquants.Résidences pour aînés se définit comme suit : établissement qui fournit différents types d’hébergement et de services aux personnes âgées. Certains établissements peuvent fournir plusieurs services, auquel cas les champs Service1, Service2 et Service3 seront remplis s’il y a lieu pour indiquer les différents types de services.Dans cette couche, on entend par « résidence assistée » un établissement accueillant les personnes âgées ou handicapées qui peuvent vivre de manière relativement autonome, mais qui ont besoin d’aide pour les tâches quotidiennes.Dans cette couche, l’expression « soins de longue durée » s’applique à une catégorie d’établissements pour personnes qui ont besoin en tout temps de soins supervisés sur place. Dans cette couche, on entend par « résidence pour personnes âgées » un établissement privé et payant pour personnes âgées qui peuvent s’occuper de leurs propres soins.Personne-ressource:Carte communautaire du Canada, Infrastructure géospatiale, Esri Canadacommunitymaps@esri.ca