Best Laurentians retirement homes & communities

The Laurentians, located north of Montreal, have several low-cost senior living that are certified by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux of Quebec.

The Laurentians offer a wide availability of private residences for seniors. The hospitals of Saint-Eustache, Mont-Laurier, Saint-Jérôme, the Hôpital Laurentien as well as the proximity of specialized care services, facilitate access to various health services. The CISSS des Laurentides serves the territory, including the City of Saint-Jérôme, City of Blainville, City of Saint-Eustache, City of Sainte-Thérèse, City of Boisbriand, and further north, the City of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and City of Mont-Tremblant.

Seniors with different levels of independence can live within the same residence. Some are fully autonomous, while others are semi-autonomous (experiencing a slight loss of independence), and some require memory care for cognitive losses/Alzheimer’s disease or convalescence services. Several CHSLDs (long-term care centers) are also nearby, as well as the Maison des aînés in Prévost, Blainville, and Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. 

Through the Home Support Service (SAD), seniors can be directed to a retirement home that meets their needs following an autonomy assessment conducted by a social worker. This process ensures that each individual receives appropriate housing and services tailored to their situation.

To help seniors and their families manage accommodation costs, various financial assistance programs are available, such as the tax credit for home support. Additionally, budgeting can be made easier by considering the Old Age Security pension payment schedule.