North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 1997

624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-residential social assistance services to improve the quality of life for the elderly, the developmentally handicapped or persons with disabilities. These establishments provide for the welfare of these individuals in such areas as day-care, non-medical home care, social activities, group support and companionship.

  • Example Activities:

    • Adult day-care centres
    • Day care centres, adult and handicapped
    • Home care of elderly
    • Home-maker services
    • Senior citizen centres
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