Understanding the Act

The RHRA administers the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA or Act) and is responsible for licensing and regulating retirement homes on behalf of government. It also provides education about the Act, information to the public about retirement homes and gives policy advice to government about retirement homes. The RHRA’s duties under the Act include licensing homes, handling complaints about homes and enforcing the standards in the Act.

UPDATE: On March 16, 2022, changes to the Retirement Homes Act and regulation came into force. Please refer to this special advisory for an overview of key changes for licensees and operators, as well as these FAQs and this Operational Summary of Changes.