About Circle of Care
Circle of Care has been serving the community for over 50 years, guided by compassion, excellence, and innovation. Founded in 1974 to support Toronto’s elderly Jewish community, we now serve individuals of all faiths and cultures. Each year, nearly 1,300 employees support close to 13,000 clients, making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of seniors across Ontario.
Our services—including home care, Meals on Wheels, counselling, hospice and bereavement support, transportation, exercise programs, and many others—help people age in place while giving caregivers essential support.
Our Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
People living their best life with dignity, choice and joy
Mission
To provide exceptional, innovative care so people can stay independent, connected and safe in their homes and communities
Values that Guide Us
- Community
- Respect
- Excellence
- Dignity
Legacy Statement
Honouring our Jewish heritage by extending compassionate care to all, to build a connected, supportive community where no one feels alone.
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and respectful care for our clients, staff, and community. We set clear expectations to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all—learn more about how this is reflected in our work.
Collaborating for Better Outcomes
Since 2015, Circle of Care has been part of Sinai Health—alongside Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute—ensuring a better continuum of care for patients, including helping them transition more easily from hospital to home.
One of the ways that we collaborate together is through our Sinai Health to Home program, which is a goal-focused program designed to help people safely return home after a hospital stay. Patients get short-term care managed by a team of health-care providers from Sinai Health and Circle of Care. Read about Mr. Solomon’s successful journey transitioning from hospital back to his home.
Circle of Care – a Hub of Excellence
At Circle of Care, we’re redefining home and community care through innovative partnerships and compassionate leadership. Our Hub of Excellence video highlights how we support seniors to live with dignity, choice, and joy—right in their own homes.
Come join us! We’re always working hard to create the best work environment for our staff and the best possible care for our clients. Learn more about working at Circle of Care.
Our Strategic Plan & Annual Report
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
REACH higher, REACH forward, REACH more lives
Our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap for meeting the needs of our clients, caregivers, staff, students and volunteers. Aligned with our Vision, Mission, and Values, it outlines out key strategic priorities. Click here to read Circle of Care’s Strategic Plan.
Annual Reports
Circle of Care’s annual reports provide a look into our yearly business activities and how we are helping to improve the lives of seniors in the community.
Please contact us for older reports by emailing info@circleofcare.com.
Our Commitment to Quality
Accreditation Canada
In 2022, Accreditation Canada recognized Circle of Care as among the country’s highest-ranked home and community support agencies. Read more about this remarkable achievement.
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario
Circle of Care has achieved Level Two Accreditation in compliance with the standards of Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, which indicates our visiting hospice programs are high quality and consistent with hospice programs throughout Ontario.
LEADS Licenced Healthcare Organization
Circle of Care is a LEADS Licenced Healthcare Organization through the Canadian College of Health Leaders. LEADS in a Caring Environment framework provides a comprehensive approach to leadership development for the Canadian health sector.
A Voice at the Table
Circle of Care is a proud member of the Ontario Home Care Association and the Ontario Community Support Association.
Our Funders
Circle of Care is a not-for-profit organization and relies on funding from a variety of sources, including:
- Ontario Health
- Ontario Health atHome
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
- UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
- City of Toronto
- Centre for Independent Living Toronto
We are grateful for community donations from individuals and corporations that allow us to continue to meet the needs of our clients and an ever-growing older population. Learn more about donating to Circle of Care or volunteering with our organization.
