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Best Independent Living in Montréal, QC

Montréal has 51 independent living on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.1 stars across 1,262 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Belvédères de Lachine résidence pour retraités, LUX Gouverneur Residence and La Residence Steger.

Independent living is for active seniors who want community, dining, and convenience without daily personal care.

Below you will find every community ranked by Confidence Score, real reviews, what families pay and how to fund it, the amenities and services to expect, and local guidance, so you can compare with clarity and reach out when you are ready. Updated September 2026.

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independent living compared

4.1★

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$525–$7,091

typical cost per month

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Montréal Independent Living Facilities | 1,262 Reviews

50 communities

Chartwell Belvédères de Lachine résidence pour retraités

Montréal, QC

Starting at

From $1,963/mo

Chartwell Belvédères de Lachine résidence pour retraités 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.6(35 reviews)

“A great facility! Clean and full of activities! And a great Easter Brunch”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence near Montreal's Lachine district offering independent living, assisted living, and memory… Read more

La Residence Steger

Montréal, QC

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La Residence Steger 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.7(94 reviews)

“Go Steger Go!!!! I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Steger Retirement Home for the outstanding care, kindness, and dedication they...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Respite Care

Résidence Steger is an independent living community in Saint-Laurent, Quebec. It offers a full calendar of social events, freshly prepared meals,… Read more

LUX Gouverneur Residence

Montréal, QC

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LUX Gouverneur Residence 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(97 reviews)

“An amazing place with great services and in a perfect location - highly recommend!”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A luxury residential complex in Montréal designed for autonomous seniors and active retirees, offering apartments with… Read more

Chartwell Rosemont Les Quartiers résidence pour retraités

Montréal, QC

Starting at

From $1,865/mo

Chartwell Rosemont Les Quartiers résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.8(23 reviews)

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie neighbourhood of Montreal offering independent living,… Read more

Elogia, residence Groupe Maurice

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,672–$4,520/mo

Elogia, residence Groupe Maurice 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.6(35 reviews)

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Elogia is a 12-storey senior residence with 526 apartments in Montréal, located at the intersection of Sherbrooke Street and Boulevard de… Read more

Les Verrières Du Golf, une résidence du Groupe Maurice

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,758–$4,131/mo

Les Verrières Du Golf, une résidence du Groupe Maurice 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(24 reviews)

“Surely the best senior living residence in Montreal. Moreover, its head office is here, undoubtedly one of the reasons for its good management. Very strict in...”

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Golf is a 235-unit retirement residence in the Bois-Franc neighbourhood of Saint-Laurent, Quebec, offering independent and… Read more

LIZ, une résidence du Groupe Maurice

Montreal, QC

Starting at

$2,396–$7,091/mo

LIZ, une résidence du Groupe Maurice 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(14 reviews)

“I moved here six weeks ago and am very satsfied. The amenities are sensational. The staff is great: always ready to help. The residence includes a pool, a...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

LIZ is a 10-storey retirement residence in Montréal featuring 314 modern apartments and 24 care units for semi-autonomous seniors. Read more

ORA, une résidence du Groupe Maurice

Montreal, QC

Starting at

$1,841–$4,587/mo

ORA, une résidence du Groupe Maurice 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.2(22 reviews)

“I visited the site and I was very impressed. It's a beautiful, high-quality complex. Seeing it makes you want to live there. I'm actually on a waiting list. I...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

ORA is a 12-storey residential complex in Montreal's Ahuntsic area offering 363 apartments and 21 care units for seniors seeking independent living… Read more

Résidence Bois-de-Boulogne

Montreal, QC

Starting at

$1,106–$2,501/mo

Résidence Bois-de-Boulogne 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.2(58 reviews)

“My mom just moved to the résidence. The meals are excellent. The service is very good. The staff in general is kind and respectuous to the residents and...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Privée pour retraités Bois-de-Boulogne offers evolutionary care for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors in the Ahuntsic neighbourhood of… Read more

Residence Cite Rive

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,568–$3,415/mo

Residence Cite Rive 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.6(33 reviews)

“I had the opportunity to stay in the Cité Rive apartment hotel, a very nice, well-furnished, and very functional apartment. It's a lovely, clean, and...”

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Provides: Independent Living

Résidence Cité Rive is a private retirement residence complex spread across five phases on the banks of the Rivière des Prairies in Montréal. It… Read more

Résidence Des Ateliers

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,425–$1,720/mo

Résidence Des Ateliers 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(5 reviews)

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A residence for autonomous seniors located in the Rosemont neighbourhood near metro Rosemont in Montréal. It offers… Read more

Résidence Livélia

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,899–$3,112/mo

Résidence Livélia 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(54 reviews)

“Beautiful residence, with amazing coworkers.”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

Livélia is a private retirement home on Île-des-Soeurs in Montreal offering independent and autonomous living with personalized services and on-site… Read more

Résidence Manoir Outremont

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,915–$3,200/mo

Résidence Manoir Outremont 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.9(61 reviews)

“The food is EXCELLENT. Attentive care. approachable staff.”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A private retirement residence in Montreal near Mont-Royal with apartment options ranging from 1.5 to 4.5 rooms. Read more

Résidence Piero-Corti

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,120–$1,955/mo

Résidence Piero-Corti 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.8(8 reviews)

“I applied for housing and found the people very welcoming.”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A senior residence in Montréal for autonomous older adults located in the Rosemont-Hochelaga neighbourhood. It offers… Read more

Résidence St-Eugène

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,148–$1,788/mo

Résidence St-Eugène 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(7 reviews)

“The dream residence. Quiet, clean, and safe. 💝”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

Pour personnes âgées autonomes located in the Rosemont neighbourhood of Montreal. Offers apartments of various sizes with included… Read more

Résidence Vista

Montréal, QC

Starting at

$1,637–$2,912/mo

Résidence Vista 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.7(26 reviews)

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Provides: Long Term Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A private retirement residence located in the Monkland neighbourhood of Montreal, offering independent living with a range of… Read more

Horizon Gestion de résidences inc.

Montréal, QC

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Horizon Gestion de résidences inc. 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(1 reviews)

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Provides: Respite Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A manager of seven senior residences (RPA) in Québec, offering services for independent, semi-independent, and… Read more

Les Habitations Pelletier

Montréal, QC

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Les Habitations Pelletier 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.4(40 reviews)

“I moved to Habitation Pelletier over a year ago. It's certainly peaceful, but I was pleasantly surprised; I feel so good here. The employees are kind and...”

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care

A private seniors residence (RPA) in Montréal-Nord offering spacious apartments with complete kitchens for independent… Read more

Les Jardins de l'Aubade

Montréal, QC

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Les Jardins de l'Aubade 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(11 reviews)

“My mother lived there for five years. It's not perfect, it's true, but it's really very good, very, very good, even a little more than that. Thank you to the...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A senior residence located in central Montréal offering comfortable apartments and assistance for retired and… Read more

Les Résidences Soleil Manoir Plaza

Montréal, QC

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Les Résidences Soleil Manoir Plaza 4
48/ 100

Developing confidence

3.7(81 reviews)

“The view from the top-floor dining room is incredible at any time of day! You have a panoramic view of all of Montreal: Mount Royal, the Old Port, the...”

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Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Manoir Plaza is a 417-unit retirement residence located in downtown Montreal offering independent and assisted living. It features a 24-storey… Read more

How to choose independent living in Montréal

Montréal families comparing independent living have 51 options to weigh. Start with care level and budget, then shortlist by location, availability, and the services each community offers, and reach out directly to confirm openings and book a tour. Our guide to choosing independent living walks through what to look for.

Independent Living in Montréal: what to know

Montreal blends European charm with a deep network of résidences pour aînés and bilingual care across its distinct neighbourhoods.

Rules and oversight in Quebec

Au Québec, les résidences privées pour aînés (RPA) sont certifiées par le ministère de la Santé; certaines places sont subventionnées via le CISSS/CIUSSS local.

Our methodology

How we rank the Montréal independent living above

We order every community by our SCP Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from the signals families tell us matter most:

  • A strong Google rating and a real volume of verified reviews
  • Transparent, published pricing
  • Documented care services and amenities
  • Confirmed contact details, licensing, and independent verification

Where our information comes from

1,262

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 50 communities, never written by us.

100-point

SCP Confidence Score

Our own 13-signal trust rating, recomputed as listings are verified and updated, decides the order above. It answers one question: can you trust this community?

How Montréal communities are rated

Google star ratings across 50 independent living.

  • 4.5 and up15
  • 4.0 to 4.414
  • 3.5 to 3.918
  • Under 3.53

Confidence Score range

How the 51 Montréal independent living fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good1 community
  • Developing32 communities
  • Limited18 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How to choose independent living in Montréal
  2. 02What independent living are like in Montréal
  3. 03How much does independent living cost in Montréal?
  4. 04What families are saying about independent living
  5. 05Independent Living services and amenities
  6. 06Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Montréal?

Among the 23 Montréal independent living that publish a starting rate, costs run from $525 to $7,091 per month. Mostcommunities share full pricing on request, since the final number depends on suite size and the level of care needed.

Most independent 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 what senior living really costs in canada.

Au Québec, les résidences privées pour aînés (RPA) sont certifiées par le ministère de la Santé; certaines places sont subventionnées via le CISSS/CIUSSS local.

What families are saying about independent living in Montréal

A 4.1 star average across 1,262 Google reviews of 50 independent living. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

“An amazing place with great services and in a perfect location - highly recommend!”
Laura Freschi on LUX Gouverneur Residence
“Go Steger Go!!!! I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Steger Retirement Home for the outstanding care, kindness, and dedication they show every day. A very special thank you to Mamadou, Jean Eric, Sharon, and Shana...”
Pina Naps on La Residence Steger
“Visited my sister from another Mother and I loved the place. Would definitely consider living there in the future..”
Lana Cochrane on The Summit of the River
“The view from the top-floor dining room is incredible at any time of day! You have a panoramic view of all of Montreal: Mount Royal, the Old Port, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge… Last July, I even got to watch the fireworks from there; it was...”
Camille on Les Résidences Soleil Manoir Plaza
“My mom just moved to the résidence. The meals are excellent. The service is very good. The staff in general is kind and respectuous to the residents and family. Great experience so far.”
Corinne Bensimon on Résidence Bois-de-Boulogne
“My sister moved back to Livelia a few weeks ago. Upon her return, she was welcomed by so many people that had known her the last time she was living there. She was welcomed ( home ) by: Michel, Melanie, Annick, John and April. From the...”
Bonnie Cuthbert on Résidence Livélia

Independent Living services and amenities in Montréal

What Montréal 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 49 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room57%
  • Library41%
  • Hair salon37%
  • Billiards room29%
  • Cinema29%
  • Activity room16%
  • Indoor pool16%
  • Convenience store12%
  • Fitness centre12%
  • Fitness room12%

Most common care services

Share of the 46 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management41%
  • Housekeeping24%
  • Partial bathing15%
  • Laundry service13%
  • Meal service13%
  • Therapeutic bathing13%
  • Emergency call system11%
  • Vital signs monitoring11%
  • Weight monitoring11%
  • 24-hour support9%

Suite types offered

Share of the 42 communities that list suite types.

  • Two bedroom62%
  • Studio55%
  • One bedroom48%
  • Suite29%
  • One bedroom + den2%
  • Shared suite2%

Frequently asked questions

How much do independent living cost in Montréal?
Independent Living in Montréal that publish a rate run roughly $525 to $7,091 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many independent living are there in Montréal?
Senior Care Path lists 51 independent living in Montréal, Quebec, each with a Confidence Score, reviews, and verified contact details so you can compare and reach out directly.
How are the independent living ranked?
By our Confidence Score, a 100-point rating built from real signals like reviews, pricing transparency, documented services and amenities, and verification. The strongest, most complete listings rise to the top.
How do I arrange a tour or check availability?
Use the Request info button on any listing to reach an advisor and the community, or open a profile for hours, amenities, and details before booking a tour.

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