Canada Home Healthcare Services Market Overview, 2028

The home healthcare services industry in Canada is a vibrant, ever-evolving field that meets the wide range of demands of the country's citizens. Canada's approach to home healthcare is distinguished by innovation, inclusivity, and a dedication to providing high-quality treatment in the comfort of patients' homes. The country places a high priority on universal and easily accessible healthcare. Medicare, a publicly funded universal healthcare program, covers many home healthcare services as well as other necessary medical treatments in Canada. Home healthcare services covered by this system often include nursing care, rehabilitation treatment, and personal care support for people with assessed needs, while the specifics differ between provinces and territories. The aging population in Canada is driving up demand for home healthcare services. The number of seniors in Canada is continually increasing, which is increasing the demand for specialized care that enables people to age in place while retaining their independence and standard of living with the help of home-based healthcare providers. Canada recognizes the value of providing healthcare services in homes and local communities, which is why they place a strong emphasis on community-based care. The provision of easily available, culturally competent healthcare to a varied population is greatly aided by community health centers, home care agencies, and collaborations between healthcare practitioners and community organizations. In Canada, municipal, provincial, and territorial governments offer home and community care services. Transfer payments are the means by which the federal government finances social and health services. The average hourly rate for home support in Ontario is between $24 and $33. The typical hourly rate for nursing services is between $45 and $60 for licensed practical nurses (RPNs) and between $55 and $80 for registered nurses (RNs).

According to the research report "Canada Home Healthcare Services Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the Canada Home Healthcare Services market was valued more than USD 3 Billion in 2022. In Canada, family caregivers are a vital part of the home healthcare system. In order to support and empower family caregivers who give vital assistance to their loved ones receiving home-based care, support programs, instructional materials, and respite services are offered. Acknowledging the importance of family participation, Canada aims to offer services to assist these caregivers. A sizable amount of funding is provided by the Canadian government to home healthcare providers. Enhancing access to home care, addressing healthcare inequities, and promoting fair service delivery across various regions are the goals of funding models and policies. Furthermore, home care industry personnel development, training, and retention are the main targets of federal and provincial funding. The wide terrain of Canada includes isolated and Indigenous communities that have particular access problems to healthcare, including home-based treatments. To address these gaps, efforts are being made to tailor services to cultural needs, provide specialized care for isolated people, and integrate traditional healing practices into home healthcare programs. Canada places a high value on palliative and end-of-life care administered in the comfort of people's homes. Home-based palliative care services attempt to improve the quality of life for people with life-threatening illnesses by providing pain treatment, emotional support, and aid to patients and their families during difficult times.

In terms of type segment market is divided into skilled services and unskilled services. Skilled services segment is expected to grow at fastest rate in Canada home healthcare services market in upcoming time frame. The Canadian healthcare system is progressively emphasizing patient-centered care, with an emphasis on providing individualized and complete treatments that are tailored to specific patient needs. Skilled services support this strategy by providing specialized care plans suited to each patient's specific medical condition, resulting in improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Skilled services play an important role in preventive care programs aimed at lowering hospital readmissions and acute care utilization. These services help manage chronic conditions, prevent complications, and promote better health outcomes by providing timely and effective skilled nursing, therapy, and medical interventions at home, aligning with healthcare policies aimed at lowering healthcare costs and improving patient well-being. Advancements in healthcare technology have significantly enhanced the provision of skilled services in home healthcare. Telemedicine, remote monitoring devices, and digital health platforms allow healthcare professionals to remotely assess patients, monitor their health parameters, and provide specialized care, contributing to the growth and effectiveness of skilled services in home settings.

Based on skilled services market is bifurcated into rehabilitation therapy services, hospice and palliative care services, respiratory therapy services, infusion therapy services, pregnancy care services and others (transportation, laboratory and X-ray imaging, pharmaceutical services). Respiratory therapy services are gaining significant importance in Canada home healthcare services market. There has been a significant increase in respiratory disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, sleep apnea, and other respiratory ailments among Canadians. These illnesses frequently necessitate continuous maintenance and specialized care, making respiratory therapy services critical for efficient treatment at home. Respiratory therapy services are critical in the management of chronic respiratory disorders. Respiratory therapists’ help patients manage symptoms, improve lung function, and improve their overall quality of life by providing information, coaching, and therapeutic interventions. This preventative approach helps to reduce exacerbations and hospitalizations. Respiratory therapy services in the home setting include comfort measures, symptom control, and support for both patients and their families, guaranteeing an improved quality of life for persons with advanced respiratory illnesses requiring palliative or end-of-life care during the final stages of illness.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: Canada
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028



Aspects covered in this report:
• Canada Home Healthcare Services market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Type:
• Skilled Services
• Unskilled Services

By Skilled Services Type:
• Rehabilitation Therapy Services
• Hospice and Palliative Care Services
• Respiratory Therapy Services
• Infusion Therapy Services
• Pregnancy Care Services
• Others (Transportation, Laboratory and X-ray imaging, Pharmaceutical services)

By Indication:
• Respiratory Diseases
• Movement Disorders
• Pregnancy
• Cardiovascular Disorders & Hypertension
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Wound Care
• Hearing Disorders
• Other Indications (sleep disorders, kidney disorders, neurovascular diseases, and HIV)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Home Healthcare Services industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.