Best Mauricie retirement homes & communities

The Mauricie region, which includes several cities such as Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan, offers a wide variety of low-cost private retirement homes that are certified by the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec. 

These retirement homes welcome autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors, and those with mild loss of autonomy, as well as seniors who require specific care, including those with cognitive losses such as Alzheimer's disease or those recovering from a hospital stay. To ensure high-quality services, all private retirement homes (PSR) must be certified by the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec, which guarantees strict oversight and high standards of care.

In Mauricie, access to healthcare is made easier by the presence of the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec and several hospitals, including the Centre hospitalier affilié universitaire régional (CHAUR) in Trois-Rivières, and the Centre-de-la-Mauricie Hospital in Shawinigan. The region also has 16 CHSLDs and one Maison des aînés, the Maison des aînés de Trois-Rivières.

Before determining the most suitable accommodation, a social worker conducts an assessment of the senior's level of autonomy. Thanks to the Home Support Service (SAD), seniors are referred to the retirement home that best matches their needs.

To reduce senior housing costs, several financial assistance programs are available, such as the tax credit for home support. This credit helps lower monthly expenses by covering a portion of the services offered in retirement homes. Additionally, financial planning is made easier through the Old Age Security pension payment schedule, providing support to seniors and their loved ones in managing their budget.