Ontario Health atHome
It assesses people at home and allocates publicly funded personal support, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. You can self-refer; you do not need a doctor's letter. Allocations are typically one or two visits a day.
Why it matters
It is free, it is real, and it is rationed. The wait after a referral is usually 5 to 10 days, which is the gap most families bridge with paid care.