The 195 Residences Offering Palliative Care in Quebec
Palliative care is the assistance and support adapted to the evolution of a person’s illness, until the end of their life. All of the palliative care provided to a person is done with respect for the value of life, while considering the inevitability of death. Under no circumstances does palliative care hasten death, or delay life. Palliative care is provided in a respectful environment for the person and their loved ones. The care provided in a palliative care unit respects the person’s religious practices, beliefs and culture.
Palliative care homes are non-profit organizations that welcome people in the advanced stage of their illness. They are funded partly by the public network and largely by donations, and each one sets its own admission criteria. The private residences listed on this page offer end-of-life support in a setting where the person may already live, with care that varies from one residence to another; housing and services there are paid. The Alliance des maisons de soins palliatifs du Québec brings these homes together.
See the list of retirement homes offering palliative care in Quebec.
Can a private residence offer palliative care?
Yes, some private residences offer palliative care, such as pain relief, nursing care and support for loved ones, depending on their staff and their agreements with the health network. The extent of care varies from one residence to another. It is important to check with each residence what is offered on site.
How do you get a place in a palliative care home?
Admission to a palliative care home follows each home's own criteria, for people in the advanced stage of their illness. Access is governed by an agreement between the home and its regional CISSS or CIUSSS. The attending physician or the CLSC home care team can help with the process, and the Alliance des maisons de soins palliatifs du Québec brings these homes together.
FAQ
Palliative care is special care for people who are dealing with a terminal illness, usually at an advanced stage of illness, until the end of their life. Palliative care does not, in any case, interrupt death or delay life. Palliative care is provided in a respectful environment for the person and his family. The care distributed in a palliative care unit is done in accordance with the religious practices of the person, his beliefs and his culture.
The types of palliative care services that may be provided include: - Physician and nursing services to assess and manage the progression of the illness. This includes providing pain and symptom management to improve comfort and quality of life - Personal support services (e.g., homemaking) - Psychological, spiritual and bereavement support Other services, such as physiotherapy, caregiver support, pharmacy, social work.
To choose your retirement home for seniors with soins palliatifs, go to our Where to start ? page. We propose an approach to better identify your needs and your budget. In addition, thanks to our free search assistance service, a qualified agent can search through our database and send your summary profile to selected residences.
The best retirement homes for seniors with Soins palliatifs in Québec are: Résidence La Belle Époque, La Prairie, Domaine Mahonia and Les Jardins Lebourgneuf.
The Bonjour Résidences platform offers a simple and free support to find the ideal residence for seniors with soins palliatifs everywhere in Québec. Start now by filling an accommodation request or by calling us at 1-844-918-1020.