Retirement Homes & Long Term Care

Retirement Homes & Long Term Care – MeritCare
Our services

Retirement Homes & Long Term Care Staffing

MeritCare supplies qualified, compassionate healthcare professionals to retirement homes and long-term care facilities across Central and Southern Ontario — so your residents always receive the care they deserve.

24 / 7 AvailabilityDay, night, and weekend shifts covered
Fully Vetted ProfessionalsCredentials, references & competency verified
Central & Southern OntarioLocal expertise you can count on
Fast PlacementsRapid response to urgent staffing needs
What we do

Dedicated staffing for retirement homes & long-term care

We understand that the residents in your care depend on consistent, compassionate professionals each and every day. At MeritCare, we take that responsibility seriously — recruiting, screening, and placing only the most qualified healthcare workers in your facility.

Whether you need to fill a last-minute shift or build a long-term workforce strategy, our team is ready to respond quickly and match you with staff who reflect your facility's values and standards of care.

Registered Nurses (RN) for clinical oversight and complex care
Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) for medication and treatment support
Personal Support Workers (PSW) for daily living assistance
Resident Care Aides for attentive, personalized senior support
Flexible shift coverage — days, evenings, overnight, weekends
Nurse speaking with elderly patient in long-term care facility
Our specializations

Roles we staff in retirement & LTC

From clinical nursing to day-to-day resident assistance, MeritCare places professionals across the full care spectrum — all thoroughly vetted and ready to contribute from day one.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Experienced RNs equipped to deliver top-tier medical care, clinical assessment, and expert coordination of complex resident needs.

Clinical Lead

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Highly trained RPNs ready to administer medications, treatments, and quality healthcare support under an RN's direction.

Nursing Care

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Compassionate PSWs dedicated to enhancing daily well-being, mobility assistance, hygiene, and the comfort of each resident.

Daily Living

Resident Care Aide (RCA)

Dedicated aides focused on delivering attentive, personalized care to seniors — providing companionship and hands-on support.

Resident Support

Unit Clerk

Efficient unit clerks proficient in administrative coordination, ensuring your facility's day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Administration
How it works

Getting started is simple

From your first call to a confirmed placement, our streamlined process is designed to be fast, transparent, and stress-free for your team.

1

Tell us your needs

Call or contact us with your shift requirements, role type, and any specific skills or certifications needed.

2

We match the right talent

Our recruitment team draws from a pool of pre-screened professionals to find the best fit for your facility.

3

Confirm the placement

You review the candidate profile and confirm — we handle all the logistics, paperwork, and coordination.

4

Care continues

Your resident care runs uninterrupted. We follow up to ensure satisfaction and support any ongoing needs.

Healthcare team in a care home hallway
Why MeritCare

Why Ontario facilities choose us

Rigorous credential verification

Every professional we place has undergone thorough background checks, license verification, and skills assessment before setting foot in your facility.

Rapid response to urgent needs

Short-notice and last-minute shift coverage is our specialty. We maintain an active pool of available staff ready to be deployed when you need them most.

100% satisfaction commitment

If a placement doesn't meet your expectations, we work diligently to make it right — no arguments, no delays. Your trust is everything to us.

Deep LTC sector expertise

We specialize in retirement and long-term care environments — our team understands the unique regulatory, staffing, and resident-care dynamics of your sector.

What our partners say

Trusted by care facilities across Ontario

Hear from the directors, DOCs, and administrators who rely on MeritCare every day.

★★★★★

"MeritCare has been an absolute lifesaver for our home. Their RPNs and PSWs show up prepared, professional, and genuinely caring. We've stopped worrying about short-notice gaps."

LM
Linda Morrison
Director of Care, Sunrise Retirement Home
★★★★★

"The team at MeritCare genuinely understands the LTC environment. The staff they send are already familiar with the dynamics of long-term care — that makes such a difference to our residents."

RK
Raj Kapoor
Administrator, Evergreen LTC Facility
★★★★★

"We've worked with several agencies and nothing comes close to MeritCare's responsiveness. A 6 AM call gets a placement confirmed within the hour. That's the reliability we need."

JF
Janet Forsythe
HR Director, Harmony Care Centre
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Have a question not answered below? Our team is happy to help.

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How quickly can MeritCare fill a shift?
We maintain an active bench of pre-screened, available staff. For urgent requests, we can typically confirm a placement within a few hours — even for same-day or overnight shifts.
Are your staff licensed and insured?
Yes. Every professional we place has undergone credential verification, reference checks, and a competency assessment. All applicable licences (CNO registration, etc.) are verified before placement.
Do you provide both temporary and permanent placements?
Absolutely. We offer flexible arrangements including per-diem, short-term contract, long-term contract, and permanent placement options tailored to your facility's needs.
What if a placed staff member doesn't meet our expectations?
Our 100% Satisfaction Commitment means we will work diligently to resolve any concern and find you a replacement at no additional hassle. Your satisfaction is non-negotiable to us.
Which areas of Ontario do you serve?
We currently serve retirement homes and LTC facilities across Central and Southern Ontario, with a strong presence in the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga, Brampton, and surrounding regions.

Let's find

Reach out today and discover how MeritCare can take the stress out of healthcare staffing — so you can focus entirely on your residents.