Several low-cost seniors' retirement homes are located in the South Shore of Montreal.
On the South Shore of Montreal, the available supply of private seniors' residences is very diverse. As far as health care and social services are concerned, the South Shore region has good coverage. Several hospitals, including Charles-Lemoyne Hospital and the CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre and Montérégie-Est, 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 on the South Shore of Montreal facilitate access to various health services, including access to a family doctor. In seniors' retirement home, 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.