Home Care in Westmount

Home Care in Westmount: Costs, Reviews & 3 Agencies Compared (2026)

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home care compared

4.8★

average Google rating

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rated 4.5 stars or higher

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verified client reviews

As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 3 home care agencies in Westmount. 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

3 home care agencies in Westmount

Rated 4.8 on average across 237 Google reviews

#2TheKey Westmount (opens in a new tab)

Westmount, QC

Home Care Assistance of Montreal provides in-home caregiving services for seniors in the Montreal area, offering hourly and live-in care options with…

Dementia careDementia carePersonal carePersonal careCompanionshipCompanionshipMeal preparationMeal preparationMedication helpMedication help

Rates on request

#3Homecare Solutions Montreal (opens in a new tab)

Westmount, QC

Home care services in the Montreal area, including nursing care, personal support, respite care, and specialized…

24-hour and live-in care24-hour and live-in careNursing careNursing careDementia careDementia carePalliative carePalliative carePersonal carePersonal care

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Montreal · 2 km from Westmount

Bayshore Home Health (opens in a new tab)

Montreal, QC

Personalized home care services for seniors in Montreal and surrounding areas. Services include personal care, nursing,…

Nursing careNursing careDementia careDementia carePalliative carePalliative carePersonal carePersonal careCompanionshipCompanionship

Rates on request

How are home care agencies in Westmount rated?

Senior Care Path tracks 3 home care agencies in Westmount, updated October 2026. They average 4.8/5 across 237 client reviews, and they are ranked by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.

Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 2026. How we score and rank · When is it time to consider home care?.

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Home care in Westmount lets your parent stay in the home and neighbourhood they know, from the leafy streets near Westmount Park to the flats closer to Sherbrooke. Agencies here draw on Montreal's wider pool of caregivers, and the area sits close to the McGill University Health Centre's Glen site, which helps for medical follow-ups and coordinating care. In Westmount, home care are also called home health, in-home care, or home support.

By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026

How to choose home care in Westmount

Start with an honest read of how much help your parent actually needs. Home care covers a wide range, from a few hours of companionship, meals, and light housekeeping to daily personal care with bathing, mobility, and medication reminders. In our experience, families do best when they name the two or three tasks that matter most and match an agency to those, rather than shopping on price alone. If needs are light to moderate and your parent is set on staying put, home care is usually the right call for Westmount.

In Quebec, public home support is arranged through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, which assesses eligibility and can provide or subsidize some hours. Most Westmount families we work with use the CIUSSS for an assessment and baseline support, then top up with a private agency for the hours and consistency they want. It's worth starting the CIUSSS request early, since availability can be limited and timing varies.

Location shapes daily life more than families expect. Agencies serving central Montreal generally cover Westmount easily, and being near the MUHC Glen site and public transit makes appointments and shift changes smoother. If your parent lives on one of the hillier streets or in a walk-up, mention stairs and parking when you call. It affects who an agency can staff and how reliably.

Here's the honest trade-off. Home care keeps your parent in familiar surroundings, but it leans on scheduling and continuity, and finding the same caregiver every visit can take patience. If needs climb toward round-the-clock supervision, the math and the strain often tip toward a move. At that point look at Retirement Homes for lighter needs, Memory Care if cognitive decline is the main concern, or Independent Living if it's about companionship and less upkeep. Prioritize care level first, then reliable availability, then location and budget. Use the listings below to compare agencies, then call two or three directly. A short phone conversation tells you more about fit than any profile.

Ratings and reviews for home care in Westmount

A 4.8 star average across 237 Google reviews of 3 home care. Here is a sample, straight from clients and families.

“We had a wonderful experience with the home care service provided for my brother after his recent surgery. The caregiver Louis Marie was incredibly kind, professional, and attentive throughout his stay. He made sure my brother was...”
Steve Goldma on Equinoxe LifeCare (Soins à Domicile, Senior Care)
“Professional, reliable and responsive service. I was very pleased as I needed help on short notice. I would highly recommend.”
Betsy Kane on TheKey Westmount
“They have a curious service and they are professional, yes I would recommend them”
Dan Abdelhay on Homecare Solutions Montreal

Where our information comes from

237

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real clients and families across these 3 agencies, never written by us.

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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 agency?

How Westmount agencies are rated

Google star ratings across 3 home care.

  • 4.5 and up2
  • 4.0 to 4.41
  • 3.5 to 3.90
  • Under 3.50

Confidence Score range

How the 3 Westmount home care fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good2 communities
  • Developing1 community
  • Limited0 communities

Paying for home care in Westmount: rates and funding

Most Westmount home care share pricing on request, since the final number depends on the level of care and the number of hours needed. Call any agency below for a current quote.

Most home care 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 when is it time to consider home care?.

In Quebec, home support is arranged through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, which can provide or subsidize some hours based on an assessment. Many Westmount families combine subsidized hours with a private agency; starting the CIUSSS request early helps, since availability varies.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does home care cost in Westmount?

Home care is charged per hour, and rates vary by care level, visit length, and how specialized the support is. Personal care usually costs more than companionship or housekeeping. Compare the agencies listed on this page and call a few directly for a quote based on your parent's needs.

What's the difference between home care and retirement homes in Westmount?

Home care brings caregivers to your parent's own home for set hours. Retirement homes (in Quebec, résidences privées pour aînés) offer housing with meals, staff, and services on site. Choose home care to stay put; choose a retirement home for a full move to a supported setting.

Can I get government help paying for home care in Westmount?

Yes. In Quebec, public home support is arranged through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, which assesses eligibility and can provide or subsidize some hours. Many families combine this with private agency hours. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may also ease overall budgets.

How do I arrange care or check availability in Westmount?

For public support, contact your local CIUSSS to request a home support assessment. For private agencies, use the listings below to compare options in Westmount, then call two or three directly to confirm availability, ask about caregiver consistency, and set up an in-home visit.

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