Best Retirement Homes in Québec, QC

Québec has 55 retirement homes on Senior Care Path, averaging 4.4 stars across 1,273 resident reviews. Ranked by our SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating, the strongest right now are Chartwell Manoir Archer résidence pour retraités, Résidence Jardins Le Flandre and Agence Mieux-Vivre.

Retirement homes suit mostly independent seniors who want meals, housekeeping, and a social calendar, with optional care that can grow as needs change.

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.

55

retirement homes compared

4.4★

average Google rating

$1,018–$4,306

typical cost per month

26

rated 4.5 stars or higher

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Québec Retirement Homes | 1,273 Reviews

55 communities

Chartwell Manoir Archer résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $2,187/mo

Chartwell Manoir Archer résidence pour retraités 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(55 reviews)

Domaine Archer on Route de l'Église in Quebec City is an exceptional organization. I didn't think it was still possible to find such high-quality service these...

DiningDiningPool or spaPool or spaLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement residence in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, offering spacious apartments and evolving care services for independent,… Read more

Résidence Jardins Le Flandre

Québec, QC

Starting at

$1,018–$2,491/mo

Résidence Jardins Le Flandre 4
66/ 100

Good confidence

4.7(24 reviews)

The Limoilou Historical Society is privileged to have a partner like Jardins Le Flandre. Our collaboration goes back several years and is greatly appreciated....

Wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessibleDiningDiningSalonSalonLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A private retirement residence in Québec with spacious apartments and a flowered terrace. It offers a range of… Read more

Agence Mieux-Vivre

Québec, QC

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Agence Mieux-Vivre 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(149 reviews)

I highly recommend the Mieux-Vivre agency. I received excellent support throughout the entire process of helping my father find a new residence that suited his...

Provides: Retirement Home

A retirement home option in Québec, Quebec. Read more

Manoir de Courville

Québec, QC

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Manoir de Courville 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(34 reviews)

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...

SalonSalon

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A private residence for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors in Beauport, Quebec, with 72 units. It features a secured unit… Read more

Manoir De La Riviere

Québec, QC

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Manoir De La Riviere 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(27 reviews)

Warm welcome Cleanliness and maintenance: The common areas and rooms are spotless. Regular maintenance contributes to the residents' well-being. Varied...

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardens

Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Rivière is a private residence designed for semi-autonomous seniors located in Cap-Rouge. It provides personalized health care and a… Read more

Manoir Saint-Louis

Québec, QC

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Manoir Saint-Louis 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(29 reviews)

Since my mother moved to this residence, she's been doing much better. She's in a stimulating environment with competent and caring staff. She tells me the...

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care

A private senior residence in Sillery, Québec for semi-autonomous and cognitively impaired seniors. It offers 51 units with… Read more

Residence Cardinal Vachon

Québec, QC

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Residence Cardinal Vachon 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(27 reviews)

I often visit my grandparents at the residence; they are very happy and swooning. The staff is very attentive and caring. I am fortunate to participate in...

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardens

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Long Term Care

Résidence Cardinal-Vachon is a residential facility in Québec created by the Diocese of Québec to welcome retired priests and autonomous retirees. It… Read more

Résidence des Franciscains / Résidence pour aînés semi-autonomes

Québec, QC

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Résidence des Franciscains / Résidence pour aînés semi-autonomes
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.9(40 reviews)

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...

Wheelchair accessibleWheelchair accessibleDiningDiningSalonSalon

Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care

A 40-unit residence located in Quebec City's Montcalm neighbourhood dedicated to semi-autonomous seniors with cognitive… Read more

Villa Manoir Montcalm

Québec, QC

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Villa Manoir Montcalm 4
60/ 100

Developing confidence

4.6(29 reviews)

Our father, Albert Cousineau, was welcomed by your team for a three-week stay. Excellent service, care, and attention. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts....

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Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Respite Care

Retail chain stocking brand-name shoes, sporty apparel & accessories for all ages. Read more

Chartwell Appartements de Bordeaux résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $3,125/mo

Chartwell Appartements de Bordeaux résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(6 reviews)

I wholeheartedly recommend this residence. My mother (over 90 years old, semi-autonomous, with most of her cognitive abilities intact but quite frail, and uses...

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A retirement residence located in Sillery, Quebec, offering spacious apartments (3½ to 5½ rooms) with private… Read more

Chartwell Domaine de Bordeaux résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $2,539/mo

Chartwell Domaine de Bordeaux résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(18 reviews)

I want to emphasize my mother's unforgettable stay at Domaine Bordeaux. She received exceptional care from all the staff, who were professional, kind, and...

DiningDiningGardensGardensLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A retirement residence in Sillery, Quebec, offering independent living with evolving care levels. The property… Read more

Chartwell L'Envol résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $2,258/mo

Chartwell L'Envol résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

5.0(13 reviews)

Thank you for all this information. I think it's essential to set up a monthly newsletter for us tenants. I and my husband are available to be present in the...

DiningDiningGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home

A five-storey retirement residence in Cap-Rouge, Quebec, located adjacent to the Cap-Rouge shopping mall. It offers spacious,… Read more

Chartwell Le Florilège résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $2,738/mo

Chartwell Le Florilège résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(15 reviews)

Le Florilège, a friendly, safe and entertaining living environment where residents are respected and appreciated by all the employees dedicated to the...

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A modern retirement residence in the Beauport sector of Quebec City offering luminous apartments and a range of evolving… Read more

Chartwell Manoir et Cours de l'Atrium résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

$1,995–$2,636/mo

Chartwell Manoir et Cours de l'Atrium résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.1(34 reviews)

Jennie Caouettel was greatly appreciated for her warm welcome and kindness; she took the time to listen to us. Well done, Jennie! However, the same cannot be...

DiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spaLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Long Term Care

A retirement residence in Charlesbourg, Quebec, offering independent and semi-independent living for seniors… Read more

Chartwell Trait-Carré résidence pour retraités

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $2,678/mo

Chartwell Trait-Carré résidence pour retraités 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(23 reviews)

We visited the Chartwell residence today and were welcomed by Stéphanie Deblois. I want to express how remarkably kind and exceptionally professional she was....

DiningDiningGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Trait-Carré is a recently built retirement residence in Quebec City offering independent and semi-autonomous living options, plus memory… Read more

Domaine Mahonia

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $1,960/mo

Domaine Mahonia 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.5(13 reviews)

A very pleasant and personalized tour of the premises

Wi-FiWi-FiFitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A seniors residence located in the Saint-Sacrement neighbourhood of Québec. It offers apartments ranging from 2½ to 4½ rooms with… Read more

Gibraltar, a residence Groupe Maurice

Québec, QC

Starting at

$1,806–$3,890/mo

Gibraltar, a residence Groupe Maurice 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.7(21 reviews)

The care, maintenance, and kitchen staff are excellent: competent, efficient, and friendly. They know how to adapt to the realities of retirement homes. As...

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensPool or spaPool or spa

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

Le Gibraltar is a 13-storey residence in Quebec City's Saint-Sacrement neighbourhood with 216 apartments and 25 care units serving independent and… Read more

Les Jardins Champfleury Retirement Home

Québec, QC

Starting at

$1,062–$2,197/mo

Les Jardins Champfleury Retirement Home 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.3(21 reviews)

The staff were detail-oriented, attentive, and very respectful.

Fitness centreFitness centreDiningDiningSalonSalonGardensGardensLibraryLibrary

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living

A private retirement residence located in the Limoilou neighbourhood of Quebec City, housed in a converted school… Read more

Les Jardins d'Évangéline

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $1,858/mo

Les Jardins d'Évangéline 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

4.2(28 reviews)

Very clean and beautiful, the people are very happy and kind, smiling and happy.

Wi-FiWi-FiDiningDiningGardensGardens

Provides: Retirement Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living

A senior residence in Beauport, Quebec offering apartments and services for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors, with… Read more

Les Jardins Lebourgneuf

Québec, QC

Starting at

From $1,400/mo

Les Jardins Lebourgneuf 4
54/ 100

Developing confidence

3.4(35 reviews)

Although some aspects weren't always perfect while my parents lived at Les Jardins Lebourgneuf, thanks to the invaluable collaboration of Ms. Annie Anctil and...

Wi-FiWi-FiDiningDining

Provides: Retirement Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care

A residence in Quebec City offering care for semi-autonomous, non-autonomous, and cognitively impaired seniors. Apartments… Read more

How to choose retirement homes in Québec

Québec families comparing retirement homes have 55 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 retirement homes walks through what to look for.

Retirement Homes 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

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 Québec retirement homes 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

1,273

Google reviews

Star ratings and written reviews come straight from Google, so the feedback is from real residents and families across these 55 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 Québec communities are rated

Google star ratings across 55 retirement homes.

  • 4.5 and up26
  • 4.0 to 4.417
  • 3.5 to 3.99
  • Under 3.53

Confidence Score range

How the 55 Québec retirement homes fall across our trust tiers.

  • High0 communities
  • Good2 communities
  • Developing40 communities
  • Limited13 communities

Table of contents

  1. 01How to choose retirement homes in Québec
  2. 02What retirement homes are like in Québec
  3. 03How much does retirement homes cost in Québec?
  4. 04What families are saying about retirement homes
  5. 05Retirement Homes services and amenities
  6. 06Frequently asked questions

How much do retirement homes cost in Québec?

Among the 21 Québec retirement homes that publish a starting rate, costs run from $1,018 to $4,306 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 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 retirement homes in Québec

A 4.4 star average across 1,273 Google reviews of 55 retirement homes. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.

I highly recommend the Mieux-Vivre agency. I received excellent support throughout the entire process of helping my father find a new residence that suited his needs. Alexandra's professionalism, attentiveness, availability, and extensive...
Denis Carrier on Agence Mieux-Vivre
Thank you for the excellent care and services for our parents 😇🙏
Shannon Franchescos on Résidence Les Quartiers des Rivières
Domaine Archer on Route de l'Église in Quebec City is an exceptional organization. I didn't think it was still possible to find such high-quality service these days. Marie-Josée, Tatiana, and the entire team provide the kind of service we...
Claude Genois Lebon on Chartwell Manoir Archer résidence pour retraités
Following the need to relocate our parents, we wanted to find a residence that would allow both of them to live in the same apartment, thus enabling them to continue their 60-year marriage. Humanitae offered us this possibility, being...
Dominique Duchesne on Humanitae Groupe Patrimoine | Alzheimer Résidence pour personnes âgées à Québec
I have nothing but good things to say about this residence. The staff is warm and welcoming. Close to all services, La Roseraie remains a residence where it is good to live and where compassion, kindness, and dedication are ever-present.
Colette Trudel on Résidence La Roseraie
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

Retirement Homes 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 47 communities that publish amenities.

  • Dining room68%
  • Library36%
  • Activity room21%
  • Billiards room21%
  • Hair salon21%
  • Cinema15%
  • Convenience store15%
  • Outdoor parking13%
  • Bistro11%
  • Gym11%

Most common care services

Share of the 48 communities that publish services.

  • Medication management50%
  • Housekeeping29%
  • Mobility assistance19%
  • 24-hour nursing15%
  • Hair salon13%
  • Nursing care13%
  • Dressing assistance10%
  • 24-hour nursing staff8%
  • Incontinence management8%
  • Laundry service8%

Suite types offered

Share of the 43 communities that list suite types.

  • Studio49%
  • Two bedroom44%
  • One bedroom37%
  • Suite21%
  • Private room9%

Frequently asked questions

How much do retirement homes cost in Québec?
Retirement Homes in Québec that publish a rate run roughly $1,018 to $4,306 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed.
How many retirement homes are there in Québec?
Senior Care Path lists 55 retirement homes in Québec, Quebec, each with a Confidence Score, reviews, and verified contact details so you can compare and reach out directly.
How are the retirement homes 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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