Best Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean retirement homes & communities

Several low-cost seniors' retirement homes are located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.

In Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, the available supply of private seniors' residences is very diverse. As far as health care and social services are concerned, the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region has good coverage. The 6 hospitals in the region, including La Baie, Chicoutimi and Alma, are nearby and facilitate the transition to a new living environment. The private and public CHSLDs as well as the proximity of specialized care services in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean facilitate access to various health services, including access to a family doctor. In private residences for the elderly, there is a varied clientele. All seniors can find services ranging from autonomous to semi-autonomous seniors, to those who live with a slight loss of autonomy. Elderly people with cognitive losses, such as Alzheimer's disease or requiring convalescent care are also admitted.