Assisted Living in Québec

Assisted Living in Québec: Costs, Reviews & 44 Communities Compared (2026)

44

assisted living compared

4.2★

average Google rating

$1,806–$4,281

typical cost per month

16

rated 4.5 stars or higher

As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 44 assisted living facilities in Québec, with published starting rates from $1,806 to $4,281 per month. They're ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, and no listing can pay for its place. See the top 10

44 assisted living facilities in Québec

Rated 4.2 on average across 847 Google reviews

#1Domaine Mahonia (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

A retirement home located in the Saint-Sacrement neighbourhood of Québec. It offers apartments ranging from 2½ to 4½ rooms with…

Wi-FiWi-FiFitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningPool or spaPool or spa

From $1,960/mo

#2Chartwell Le Florilège résidence pour retraités (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

A modern retirement home in the Beauport sector of Quebec City offering luminous apartments and a range of evolving care…

Pet friendlyPet friendlyFitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

From $2,738/mo

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#4Résidence des Franciscains / Résidence pour aînés semi-autonomes (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

A 40-unit retirement home in Quebec City's Montcalm neighbourhood for semi-autonomous seniors living with Alzheimer's…

Pet friendlyPet friendlyWheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessibleDiningDiningSalonSalon

Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo

#5Manoir De La Riviere (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

Rivière is a private retirement home designed for semi-autonomous seniors in Cap-Rouge, Québec City. It provides personalized health…

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardens

Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo

#7Residence St-Francois (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

Résidence privée Saint-François is a retirement home in the Charlesbourg neighbourhood of Quebec City, designed for active and semi-autonomous…

Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo

#8Manoir de Courville (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

A private retirement home for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors in Beauport, Québec, with 72 units. It features a secured…

Wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessibleDiningDiningSalonSalon

Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo

#9Chambriere Vanier Enr (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

La Chambrière Vanier is a private seniors residence in Vanier, Quebec offering nursing care and personalized health services for autonomous,…

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo

#10Residence Ste-Anne (opens in a new tab)

Québec, QCCertified RPA (Québec)

Résidence Ste-Anne Beauport is a warm and secure retirement home for seniors with loss of autonomy in the Beauport area of Quebec City. The residence…

DiningDiningPool or spaPool or spa

Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo

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Top-rated assisted living communities in Québec

The 10 highest-rated assisted living communities in Québec on our SCP Confidence Score, as of September 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.

How much does assisted living cost in Québec?

Assisted Living in Québec starts from around $1,806–$4,281 per month as of September 2026, based on published starting rates from 10 of the 44 communities tracked by Senior Care Path (median $1,978 per month). The average Google rating is 4.2/5 across 847 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.

41 of the 44 communities we list in Québec hold an active licence from the Registre des résidences privées pour aînés (Québec), checked September 2026.

Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated September 2026. How we score and rank · How much does assisted living cost in Canada?.

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Assisted living in Québec centres on certified private seniors' residences (résidences privées pour aînés) spread from the historic streets of Vieux-Québec out to Sainte-Foy, Sillery, Charlesbourg, and Beauport. Many families choose residences near the CHU de Québec hospital sites, where specialists and services are close at hand and public transit keeps visits easy. In Québec, assisted living are sometimes called assisted living facilities or supportive living.

By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026

How to choose assisted living in Québec

Start with the level of care your parent actually needs today, then leave a little room for what may come next. Assisted living in Québec, Quebec suits someone who wants their own suite plus daily help with meals, medication, bathing, or mobility, but who doesn't need round-the-clock nursing. In our experience, families who move a parent while they're still fairly independent settle in far more smoothly than those who wait for a crisis. If your parent mostly needs a hand a few hours a week and their home is safe, home care can be the kinder first step. Once help is needed most of the day, a residence usually wins on cost and peace of mind.

In Quebec, private residences are certified by the provincial health ministry as résidences privées pour aînés (RPA), so ask any residence to confirm its certification. Some subsidized places are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, and public long-term care (CHSLD) is arranged the same way when needs are heavier. Get on the CISSS/CIUSSS radar early, because subsidized and public spots carry waitlists and the process takes time.

Location matters more than families expect. Options cluster in Sainte-Foy and Sillery, near shopping and the university, and along the corridors toward Charlesbourg and Beauport. Being close to a CHU de Québec site, whether Hôtel-Dieu, l'Enfant-Jésus, or Saint-François d'Assise, shortens hospital trips and specialist visits. Winters here are real, so pick somewhere your family can reach easily and where nearby bus routes work for a parent who no longer drives.

Our honest advice: prioritize care level and staffing first, then location, then budget, and tour in person before you decide. Ask who's on-site overnight, how they handle a change in health, and whether French and English are both spoken if that matters to your family. The trade-off of moving early is emotional, leaving a longtime home is hard, but the safety and company usually repay it.

Assisted Living in Québec: what to know

Quebec City offers a rich network of résidences pour aînés and francophone senior care steeped in history and community.

Rules and oversight in Quebec

In Quebec, assisted living in a certified résidence privée pour aînés is largely private-pay, though some subsidized places are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs.

Ratings and reviews for assisted living in Québec

A 4.2 star average across 847 Google reviews of 42 assisted living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“Thank you for the excellent care and services for our parents 😇🙏”
Shannon Franchescos on Résidence Les Quartiers des Rivières
“One of the best residences around. As a retired social worker, I've seen my share of residences. The living environment is so pleasant and welcoming. I've never seen so many people so smiling and happy together. The leasing consultant is...”
Christiane Savary on Manoir Duberger
“An excellent place for elderly people and those with cognitive impairments; it is a safe place with highly qualified and certified staff who make it such a pleasant place to live.”
Daniel Simard on Résidence des Franciscains / Résidence pour aînés semi-autonomes
“We moved in on June 2, 2026, and the key handover was handled by Benjamine. The reception service was excellent: she has been attentive to all our concerns since that day. She truly does a superb job, always with a lovely smile.”
Bernard Christine on Chartwell Manoir et Cours de l'Atrium résidence pour retraités
“We volunteered with Rachel on Friday, June 20th, and it was truly wonderful! She's amazing, and all the residents love her! She has tremendous respect for everyone and makes sure everyone's needs are met. We're so glad we were able to...”
Martine Desrosiers on Place Alexandra
“We had an excellent visit and received a very courteous welcome. The residence was clean, well-furnished, and the people we met there were very friendly. We look forward to returning!”
Genevieve Maranda on Manoir de Courville

Where our information comes from

847

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 42 communities, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own 11-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?

How Québec communities are rated

Google star ratings across 42 assisted living.

  • 4.5 and up16
  • 4.0 to 4.417
  • 3.5 to 3.95
  • Under 3.54

Confidence Score range

How the 44 Québec assisted living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good12 communities
  • Developing25 communities
  • Limited7 communities

Paying for assisted living in Québec: rates and funding

Among the 10 Québec assisted living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $1,806 to $4,281 per month. Mostcommunities share full pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.

Most assisted living in Quebec are private-pay, funded from a blend of pensions, retirement savings, and home equity. Government pensions form the floor: the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and the income-tested Guaranteed Income Supplement for lower-income seniors. Provincial benefits and Veterans Affairs Canada may offset part of the cost. For a full breakdown, read our guide on how much does assisted living cost in canada?.

In Quebec, assisted living in a certified résidence privée pour aînés is largely private-pay, though some subsidized places are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs.

Assisted Living services and amenities in Québec

What Québec communities actually offer, drawn from the details each one publishes. A good way to see what is standard locally and what is a genuine differentiator.

Most common amenities

Share of the 37 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room65%
  • Library27%
  • Hair salon22%
  • Billiards room16%
  • Activity room14%
  • Chapel14%
  • Common areas11%
  • Convenience store11%
  • Gym11%
  • Indoor pool11%

Most common care services

Share of the 38 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management53%
  • Mobility assistance21%
  • 24-hour nursing16%
  • Dressing assistance16%
  • Housekeeping16%
  • Bathing assistance13%
  • Incontinence management13%
  • Blood glucose monitoring11%
  • Laundry service11%
  • Medication administration11%

Suite types offered

Share of the 37 communities that list suite types.

  • Studio51%
  • Two bedroom41%
  • One bedroom27%
  • Suite14%
  • Private room11%

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Frequently asked questions

How much does assisted living cost in Québec?

Published starting rates for assisted living communities in Québec run roughly $1,806 to $4,281 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed. Ask each community for an all-in quote, since care and larger suites add to the starting rate.

What's the difference between assisted living and home care in Québec?

Home care brings support to your parent's own home, arranged privately or through your CISSS/CIUSSS, and suits lighter, part-time needs. Assisted living means moving into a certified residence (RPA) with a private suite plus daily on-site help. Once help is needed most of the day, a residence is usually simpler and safer.

Are there subsidies for assisted living in Québec?

Some subsidized places in certified residences are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, and public long-term care (CHSLD) is arranged the same way. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can also help with monthly costs. Contact your CISSS/CIUSSS early, as waitlists apply.

How do I arrange a tour or check availability?

Use the listings on this page to shortlist residences that fit your parent's care level and neighbourhood, then call each one directly to confirm current openings and book a visit. Tour in person when you can, and ask about overnight staffing and how they handle changing health needs.

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