Best Centre-du-Quebec retirement homes & communities

The Centre-du-Québec region, which includes the cities of Drummondville and Victoriaville, offers a wide range of low-cost retirement homes. These retirement homes must hold a certification from the Ministry of Health and Social Services of Quebec to ensure the quality of care and services provided to seniors.

Retirement homes in Centre-du-Québec welcome autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors, and those with mild loss of autonomy. Some retirement homes are specialized in caring for seniors with cognitive losses, such as Alzheimer's disease, or for those requiring a convalescence period following hospitalization. It is essential that all retirement homes in Centre-du-Québec hold certification from the Ministry of Health and Social Services of the Government of Quebec, ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality standards.

The region also benefits from a comprehensive healthcare network, including CLSCs and local hospitals, such as the Hôtel-Dieu d'Arthabaska Hospital in Victoriaville and the Sainte-Croix Hospital in Drummondville. These facilities, part of the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec, provide access to medical and social care tailored to the needs of seniors. 

Centre-du-Québec also has 15 CHSLDs throughout the region, as well as two Maisons des aînés, the Maison des aînés de Drummondville and the Maison des aînés de Victoriaville. These facilities offer adapted accommodation for seniors with significant loss of autonomy.

Autonomy assessments are carried out by social workers to determine the most suitable living arrangement for each senior's specific needs. Through the Home Support Service (SAD), seniors can benefit from structured support in choosing the retirement home that best fits their situation.

To help reduce the cost of accommodation, several financial supports are available, such as the tax credit for home support and the Old Age Security pension payment schedule.