Best Côte-Nord retirement homes & communities

The Côte-Nord region, which includes the cities of Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, and Havre-Saint-Pierre, offers affordable private retirement homes. These retirement homes must be certified by the Ministry of Health and Social Services of the Government of Quebec, ensuring the quality of care and services provided to the residents.

Retirement homes in the Côte-Nord region welcome autonomous seniors, as well as those who are semi-autonomous or experiencing mild loss of autonomy. Some retirement homes also specialize in supporting seniors with cognitive losses, such as Alzheimer's disease, or those who require a recovery period following hospitalization. To ensure optimal care, every retirement homs must obtain certification from the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec, confirming compliance with strict safety and care standards.

Côte-Nord benefits from a well-structured healthcare network, which includes several CLSCs and major hospitals such as the Sept-Îles Hospital and Le Royer Hospital in Baie-Comeau. The region is also served by the CISSS de la Côte-Nord, providing comprehensive access to medical care for seniors.

The Côte-Nord region also includes 10 CHSLDs as well as 2 Maisons des aînés, including the Maison des aînés de Baie-Comeau and the Maison des aînés de Havre-Saint-Pierre, offering accommodation options tailored to seniors with a loss of autonomy.

A social worker conducts an autonomy assessment to determine the most suitable type of housing for each senior. The Home Support Service (SAD) ensures proper guidance and support in directing individuals to the most appropriate facility.

For seniors and their families, several government programs are available to help reduce senior housing costs, such as the tax credit for home support and the Old Age Security pension payment schedule.