The 1,333 Best Private Seniors' Residences (RPA) in Quebec
A private seniors' residence (RPA) is a building where units are rented to people aged 65 and over, with services such as meals, housekeeping and care. This ranking brings together 1,333 certified RPAs across Quebec to help you compare their services, care and location.
RPA residents are tenants: they sign a lease and choose the services that meet their needs. Depending on the residence, these services may include meals, housekeeping, personal assistance, nursing care, security and leisure activities. Rent therefore varies with the package chosen. In Quebec, every RPA must hold a temporary attestation or a certificate of compliance issued by its regional CISSS or CIUSSS on behalf of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS).
Unlike CHSLDs (long-term care nursing homes) and maisons des aînés, which are public and accessed through the CISSS or CIUSSS, people move into an RPA by applying directly to the residence. RPAs are the most common type of seniors' residence in Quebec: they suit independent seniors as well as those who need a little help in daily life.
How this ranking works
The residences at the top of the ranking are often those whose listings are the most complete and up to date: units, services, care and photos. This gives families reliable information to compare residences with one another. Every residence in the ranking is a certified RPA. Results can be filtered by region, level of autonomy, type of care or services offered, and each listing also shows nearby health services and points of interest.
Find the best RPA near you
A seniors' residence is often chosen close to family and familiar health services. Browse the ranking for your region:
- Montreal
- Laval
- Quebec City
- Montérégie
- Laurentians
- Lanaudière
- Outaouais
- Eastern Townships (Estrie)
- Mauricie
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Gaspésie
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
By level of autonomy
RPAs are certified in two categories: those whose services are intended for independent seniors, and those that also welcome semi-autonomous seniors through personal assistance or nursing care. The ranking lets you focus on residences for independent seniors, for semi-autonomous seniors or for people living with Alzheimer's. When the loss of autonomy becomes greater, other settings take over: intermediate resources, CHSLDs and maisons des aînés, accessed through the CISSS or CIUSSS.
How much does an RPA cost?
Rent in an RPA depends mainly on the services chosen, the size of the unit and the region. Some services included in the lease may qualify for Revenu Québec's tax credit for home-support services for seniors. To learn more, read the article on the cost of a seniors' residence and the one on the tax credit for seniors.
FAQ
What is an RPA in Quebec?
An RPA, or private seniors' residence, is a private building where units are rented to people aged 65 and over, with services such as meals, housekeeping or care. Residents are tenants and choose their services. To operate an RPA, the operator must be certified by the regional CISSS or CIUSSS on behalf of the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
What is the difference between an RPA and a CHSLD?
An RPA is a private residence that people move into directly by signing a lease, while a CHSLD (long-term care nursing home) is a public setting for people with a significant loss of autonomy. Admission to a CHSLD, an intermediate resource or a maison des aînés goes through the CISSS or CIUSSS, after a needs assessment.
How much does an RPA cost in Quebec?
The cost of an RPA depends mainly on the services chosen, the size of the unit and the region. A unit with few services costs less than a package with meals, personal assistance and care. Some services included in the lease may qualify for Quebec's tax credit for home-support services for seniors. The article on the cost of a seniors' residence gives more details.
How do I find an RPA near me?
To find an RPA near you, filter the ranking by region or go directly to your region's page, such as Montreal, Laval or Quebec City. Each listing shows nearby health services and points of interest, which helps you choose a residence close to family and familiar services.
How do I choose a seniors' residence?
To choose a seniors' residence, start by assessing the level of autonomy and care needs. Then compare location, proximity to health services, included services and atmosphere. Visit several residences, ask about the lease and fees, and make sure the residence is certified by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
FAQ
To choose your private retirement home, 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.
Private Seniors' Homes, or RPAs, are homes for people aged 65 and over. Temporary certification or certification of compliance for private residences must be awarded by the MSSS. The rooms or dwellings of the seniors' residences are rented, that is to say that the resident signs a lease. RPAs can offer diversified services to better meet the needs of the resident. The price of residences for seniors will then be determined according to the services chosen.
The best private retirement homes in Québec are: Capella, Résidence Aux Champs des Hibiscus and La Résidence Steger.
The Bonjour Résidences platform offers a simple and free support to find the ideal seniors' residence everywhere in Québec. Start now by filling an accommodation request or by calling us at 1-844-918-1020.
For a list of average rent costs by region, visit the Average Price Of Rent In Retirement Home category on our blog.
A CHSLD can be private or public and it is reserved for seniors with an important loss of autonomy. In the case of a private residence, it is an establishment that offers more or less extensive ranges of services related to domestic life, which can be very useful for a person with a slight loss of autonomy. Some residences are suitable for autonomous retirees and some may even be considered as Continuum of Care, so they adapt to the resident's needs (in terms of services, care, etc.)