About Circle of Care
Circle of Care has been serving the community for 50 years, guided by compassion, excellence, and a spirit of innovation. Founded in 1974 to support Toronto’s elderly Jewish population, we have grown to serve individuals of all faiths and cultures, continually striving to lead in home health care and community support services.
Our services—including home care, Meals on Wheels, counselling, hospice and bereavement support, transportation, Adult Day Program for adults living with dementia, exercise programs, and social activities—ensure people have the option to age in place while providing their caregivers with essential respite. We envision a future where seniors live their best lives with dignity, choice, and joy, all while reducing pressure on our healthcare and long-term care systems.
Our Vision, Mission & Values
As we see shifts in our healthcare system and more demand for supports for seniors and their caregivers, we are actively thinking about how Circle of Care can lead the way towards better care for more people in our communities.
To this end, we are proud to announce our updated Vision, Mission and Values. These principles represent a renewed commitment to our goals, reflect our growth and evolution, and provide a clear and inspiring direction for our future. They will guide and motivate us, ensuring that every action we take supports our goal to deliver exceptional care to those we serve.
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.
Circle of Care – a Hub of Excellence
About Sinai Health
In 2015, Circle of Care became part of Sinai Health integrated health system– four unique organizations that came together to build a seamless continuum of care. By joining together with Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, we are leveraging the power of connections to create a better, more coordinated experience that centres around patients, their families and their health goals.
Our Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2025-2030
REACH higher, REACH forward, REACH more lives
Our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is designed to act as a roadmap for success, and in alignment with our Vision, Mission and Values. Within this plan, we define the strategic priorities that reflect our commitment to continue to meet the growing needs of clients, caregivers and their families, as well as our staff, students and volunteers. Click here to read Circle of Care’s Strategic Plan.
Our Impact
Circle of Care’s annual reports provide a look into our yearly business activities, celebrating the successes we’ve been able to achieve, while helping to improve the lives of seniors in the community.
Annual Report 2024-2025
Our Path Forward in Care
The world around us is evolving constantly—and so is healthcare. As demand grows and client needs evolve, we are asking ourselves the big questions: What are the emerging trends? What will the future require of us? How can we position ourselves today to meet tomorrow’s challenges—and seize tomorrow’s opportunities? Read our 2024-2025 Annual Report.
Annual Report 2023-2024
Celebrating 50 Years of Care
2024 was a very special year for Circle of Care, as we celebrated half a century since our organization opened its doors. The successes we’ve achieved over the past year were part of a long, remarkable story of growth, excellence, and community service. Read our 2023-2024 Annual Report.
Annual Report 2022-2023
Exceptional People, Innovative Care
Throughout 2022-23, Circle of Care was proud to support thousands of clients in receiving care in their homes and safely reconnecting with their communities. Read our 2022-2023 Annual Report.
Our Commitment to Quality
Accreditation Canada
In 2022, Accreditation Canada recognized Circle of Care to be among the country’s highest-ranked home and community support agencies by awarding us with Exemplary Standing, and a perfect score of 100% for the second Accreditation survey in a row. Read more about this remarkable achievement.
Hospice Association of Ontario
Circle of Care has achieved Level Two Accreditation in compliance with the standards of the Hospice Association of Canada. Achieving this recognition, indicates that Circle of Care’s 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 (LEADS) framework is a leadership capabilities framework representing an innovative and integrated investment in the future of health leadership in Canada. It provides a comprehensive approach to leadership development for the Canadian health sector, including leadership within the whole-system, within the health organizations, and within individual leaders.
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 atHome
- Ministry of Health
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
- UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
- City of Toronto
- Centre for Independent Living Toronto
- Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration
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. Please click the button below to learn more about donating to Circle of Care.
Who We Work With
North York Toronto Health Partners – Ontario Health Team (OHT)
Circle of Care is a core partner within one of the province’s first Ontario Health Teams—part of a new model of organizing and delivering services in local communities. Under these teams, health care providers work together to provide integrated health care for a defined patient population within a specific geographic region. These teams are responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivering of all care for their patients, including understanding their health care history and directly connecting them to the different types of care programs and service providers they need. Learn more about North York Toronto Health Partners.
Bathurst/Finch Hub
Circle of Care is proud to be a supporting partner for the Bathurst-Finch Hub. The first floor houses community agencies offering services such as counselling, employment services, seniors’ activities and youth groups. There is also space that community groups can use including a kitchen and meeting rooms. On the second floor, there is a health clinic with family doctors, counsellor, dietitians, chiropodists and health promotion staff from Unison Health and Community Services.
Ontario Caregiver Coalition
Circle of Care is a partner in the Ontario Caregiver Coalition (OCC). The OCC’s focus is to advance the interests of caregivers in the province. It is a group of diverse organizations that work to raise the profile of caregivers and to promote public policy to support caregivers. Membership includes those from health charities, unions, academia, home health and community support agencies, and informal caregivers.
Supportive Housing & Assisted Living
Circle of Care provides 24-hour personal support services in the following locations to tenants who meet the eligibility criteria: 6250 Bathurst St., 155 Kendal Ave., 45 Patricia St., and 4455 Bathurst St.
