56
retirement homes compared
4.3★
average Google rating
$1,720–$4,281
typical cost per month
25
rated 4.5 stars or higher
As of September 2026, Senior Care Path compares 56 retirement homes in Québec, with published starting rates from $1,720 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
Rated 4.3 on average across 1,119 Google reviews
Québec, QC1217 Rte de l'Église, Québec, QC G1W 3P2Certified RPA (Québec)
4.7(55 reviews)
A retirement home in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, offering spacious apartments and evolving care services for independent,…
From $2,187/mo
Québec, QC1050 Bd Lebourgneuf, Québec, QC G2K 0B2Certified RPA (Québec)
4.7(25 reviews)
A private retirement residence in Québec offering independent living apartments with various services and activities…
From$2,645–$4,306/mo
Québec, QC1108 Bd de la Chaudière, Québec, QC G1Y 0A6Certified RPA (Québec)
4.7(14 reviews)
A five-storey retirement home in Cap-Rouge, Québec City, next to the Cap-Rouge shopping mall, with bright apartments for…
From $2,258/mo
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Québec, QC1 Bd Johnny-Parent, Québec, QC G2B 1S7Certified RPA (Québec)
4.6(17 reviews)
Jardins Katerina is a private retirement home in Loretteville, Quebec, for autonomous seniors and those with a slight loss of autonomy, on a green…
From$1,682–$2,693/mo
Québec, QC2142 Chem. Saint-Louis, Québec, QC G1T 2T6Certified RPA (Québec)
4.5(6 reviews)
A retirement home in Québec City's Sillery sector, with 3½ to 5½-room apartments, private balconies and Saint…
From $3,125/mo
Québec, QC745 Av. du Père Pelletier, Québec, QC G1S 0C9Certified RPA (Québec)
4.5(13 reviews)
A retirement home located in the Saint-Sacrement neighbourhood of Québec. It offers apartments ranging from 2½ to 4½ rooms with…
From $1,960/mo
Québec, QC2556 Rue Lionel-Audet, Québec, QC G1C 0R7Certified RPA (Québec)
4.5(15 reviews)
A modern retirement home in the Beauport sector of Quebec City offering luminous apartments and a range of evolving care…
From $2,738/mo
Québec, QC2140 Chem. Saint-Louis, Québec, QC G1T 2T6Certified RPA (Québec)
4.5(18 reviews)
A retirement home in Sillery, Quebec, offering independent living with evolving care levels. The property features…
From $2,539/mo
Québec, QC305 Rue des Franciscains, Québec, QC G1S 2P9Certified RPA (Québec)
4.9(38 reviews)
A 40-unit retirement home in Quebec City's Montcalm neighbourhood for semi-autonomous seniors living with Alzheimer's…
Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo
Québec, QC1225 Rue Provancher, Québec, QC G1Y 3P2Certified RPA (Québec)
4.9(27 reviews)
Rivière is a private retirement home designed for semi-autonomous seniors in Cap-Rouge, Québec City. It provides personalized health…
Typical in Québec$1,720–$4,281/mo
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The 10 highest-rated retirement homes 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.
Retirement Homes in Québec start from around $1,720–$4,281 per month as of September 2026, based on published starting rates from 18 of the 56 communities tracked by Senior Care Path (median $1,978 per month). The average Google rating is 4.3/5 across 1,119 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
54 of the 56 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 a retirement home cost in Canada?.
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Step 1 of 5Retirement homes in Québec cluster across the city, from the historic streets of Vieux-Québec and Limoilou to the quieter, greener neighbourhoods of Sainte-Foy and Sillery near the university and the CHU de Québec hospital network. Options range from grand river-view residences to smaller, homey buildings on residential streets, so families can usually find a fit close to familiar routines. In Québec, retirement homes are also called retirement residences or senior homes.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed September 2026
Start with the level of care your parent needs today, and be honest about what they may need in a year. In Quebec, private seniors' residences (résidences privées pour aînés, or RPA) are certified by the provincial health ministry, and that certification covers safety, staffing, and the services a residence is allowed to offer. Ask each residence directly what care category it's certified for, because a building set up for independent, active seniors is a different world from one equipped for heavier daily support.
Location matters more than families expect. In our experience, staying near a familiar neighbourhood, a longtime church or a grocery store your parent already knows, does more for the transition than any amenity list. Sainte-Foy and Sillery tend to draw families who want proximity to the CHU de Québec sites and easy access along the main corridors, while Limoilou and Vieux-Québec suit those who want to stay closer to the old-city core. Ask about nearby bus routes if your parent no longer drives, and about winter, since Québec winters shape how often someone can safely get out.
Our default advice for most families here: if your parent is largely independent but wants meals, housekeeping, and people around, a retirement home is the right call. If the needs are mostly medical or hands-on and they'd rather stay put, look at Home Care first. The honest trade-off with a retirement home is cost and the emotional weight of a move, but it often buys a safer, less isolated daily life than aging alone in a house that no longer fits.
Availability shifts through the year, and the residences you'll want most tend to fill their best suites first. Tour more than one, visit at a mealtime, and bring your parent if you can. If care needs are climbing, ask now about Assisted Living or Memory Care, so you're not forced into a second move sooner than you'd like.
Quebec City offers a rich network of résidences pour aînés and francophone senior care steeped in history and community.
Private seniors' residences (RPA) are mostly private-pay, billed per month, with rates that vary by care level and suite size. Some subsidized places are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, and federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs.
A 4.3 star average across 1,119 Google reviews of 55 retirement homes. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“Thank you for the excellent care and services for our parents 😇🙏”
“My in-laws have been living at Manoir Archer for two years now. It's a very high-quality residence with staff who are very dedicated to the well-being of the residents. The kitchen offers balanced and very high-quality meals.”
“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...”
“Just a quick note to tell you how much I appreciated my father's time in the Roseraie care unit. They took excellent care of him. The staff, the nurses, the orderlies, everyone involved, whether directly or indirectly, were all wonderful....”
“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.”
“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.”
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Google star ratings across 55 retirement homes.
How the 56 Québec retirement homes fall across our trust tiers.
Among the 18 Québec retirement homes that publish a starting rate, costs run from $1,720 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 retirement homes 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 a retirement home cost in canada?.
Private seniors' residences (RPA) are mostly private-pay, billed per month, with rates that vary by care level and suite size. Some subsidized places are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, and federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) may help offset monthly costs.
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.
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Share of the 48 communities that list suite types.
Published starting rates for retirement homes in Québec run roughly $1,720 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.
A retirement home is a residence where your parent lives, with meals, housekeeping, and staff on site. Home care brings support to their existing home. Choose a retirement home for social living and daily structure; choose home care when they'd rather stay put with targeted help.
Some subsidized places in private residences are available through your local CISSS or CIUSSS, and public long-term care (CHSLD) and home support are 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 to ask what you qualify for.
Call the residences on this page directly to ask about current openings and to book a visit. Try to tour more than one, ideally at a mealtime, and bring your parent along. Ask about suite availability and any waitlist for the options you like most.
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