15
retirement homes compared
4.3★
average Google rating
6
rated 4.5 stars or higher
261
verified resident reviews
As of October 2026, Senior Care Path compares 15 retirement homes in Sherbrooke. 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 261 Google reviews
Sherbrooke, QC3300 Rue des Chênes, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 2G1Certified RPA (Québec)
4.8(17 reviews)
A private retirement home in Sherbrooke with views of Mount Orford. Located at 3300, rue des Chênes, it offers…
From$1,875–$5,013/mo
Sherbrooke, QC445 Rue des Érables, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 0C2Certified RPA (Québec)
4.6(20 reviews)
A retirement residence located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, offering autonomous living with optional support…
From $1,704/mo
Sherbrooke, QC111 Rue Bellevue, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 0A9Certified RPA (Québec)
4.5(15 reviews)
A large retirement home in downtown Sherbrooke with apartments, an indoor pool, a full activity calendar and care units for those needing daily help.
Typical in Quebec$1,637–$5,013/mo
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Sherbrooke, QC1341 Rue King E, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 0G4Certified RPA (Québec)
4.9(21 reviews)
A retirement home option in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Typical in Quebec$1,637–$5,013/mo
Sherbrooke, QC125 Rue Queen, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1J7Certified RPA (Québec)
4.9(8 reviews)
Manoir Saint-Francis is a private retirement home in Sherbrooke offering bilingual services with evolving care levels for independent,…
Typical in Quebec$1,637–$5,013/mo
Sherbrooke, QC633 Rue Bowen S, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E5Certified RPA (Québec)
4.3(6 reviews)
A retirement home in Sherbrooke offering accommodation for autonomous, semi-autonomous, and cognitively impaired seniors with…
From $1,960/mo
Sherbrooke, QC1111 Rue du Haut-Bois N, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 1A4Certified RPA (Québec)
3.8(12 reviews)
A retirement home in Sherbrooke with independent, semi-independent and care accommodations, spacious apartments, dining and…
From $2,245/mo
Sherbrooke, QC1330 Rue Galt O, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 2A7Certified RPA (Québec)
4.6(12 reviews)
A retirement home option in Sherbrooke, Quebec.
Typical in Quebec$1,637–$5,013/mo
Sherbrooke, QC301 Rue de London, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 3M6Certified RPA (Québec)
4.4(9 reviews)
A private seniors residence offering assisted living in Sherbrooke, Quebec, with 30 private rooms for autonomous and…
Typical in Quebec$1,637–$5,013/mo
Sherbrooke, QC5323 Rue de Gaspé, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 2C9Certified RPA (Québec)
4.3(6 reviews)
A residence for autonomous and semi-autonomous seniors in Sherbrooke offering 153 accommodations including apartments,…
Typical in Quebec$1,637–$5,013/mo
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The 10 highest-rated retirement homes in Sherbrooke on our SCP Confidence Score, as of October 2026. Tap a name to jump to its card above. No listing can pay for a place on this list.
Senior Care Path tracks 15 retirement homes in Sherbrooke, updated October 2026. Few publish a rate online, but across Quebec published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $1,637–$5,013 per month range, so use the listings below to ask each one for a current quote. The average Google rating is 4.3/5 across 261 resident reviews, and we rank them by the SCP Confidence Score, our 100-point trust rating.
13 of the 15 communities we list in Sherbrooke hold an active licence from the Registre des résidences privées pour aînés (Québec), checked October 2026.
Source: Senior Care Path first-party listing data, updated October 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 Sherbrooke tend to cluster around the central neighbourhoods and along the rivers that give the city its shape, with more options near the downtown core and the university district. Many sit within easy reach of the CIUSSS de l'Estrie hospital campus, so families juggling appointments and visits don't have to travel far across the valley. In Sherbrooke, retirement homes are also called retirement residences or senior homes.
By Jonathan Kennedy · Last reviewed October 2026
Start with your parent's care level, not the building. A retirement home (in Quebec, a résidence privée pour aînés, or RPA) suits someone who's largely independent but wants meals, housekeeping, social life, and staff nearby. If needs are heavier, look at Assisted Living or Memory Care; if the goal is staying home a while longer, Home Care is worth pricing out first. In our experience, the honest test is simple: if your parent is safe and content at home with a few hours of support, a move can wait. Once safety or isolation becomes the daily worry, an RPA usually wins.
In Quebec, private residences are certified by the provincial health ministry, and some subsidized places are arranged through your local CISSS/CIUSSS. That certification matters, so confirm a residence holds it before you fall in love with the dining room. Public long-term care (CHSLD) and home-support hours also run through the CISSS/CIUSSS, so a single call to them can clarify what your parent qualifies for.
Geography shapes the shortlist here. Options gather in and around downtown and near the university, which keeps you close to shops, cafés, and nearby bus routes. Proximity to the main hospital campus is a real comfort for families managing ongoing conditions, so weigh drive time honestly. Sherbrooke's hills and winters also mean covered parking and accessible entrances aren't small details.
Our default advice: pick two or three residences at slightly different price points, tour them in person, and eat a meal if you can. Availability shifts through the year and popular rooms move quickly, so ask each place about current openings and how their waitlist works. The trade-off with our approach is that touring takes time you may not feel you have. Do it anyway. A short list built from real visits beats a long one built from brochures, and it spares you a second move later.
A 4.3 star average across 261 Google reviews of 15 retirement homes. Here is a sample, straight from residents and families.
“We visited and attended a monthly party, and it was great. The staff were courteous, and the apartments are very nice. The ceilings are high, and it's fun being by the river.”
“A very beautiful place to live and what's more, on this day of November 5, 2025, here is the special visit of a C-130 just above.”
“Friendly and welcoming, specifically for seniors and those recovering from illness or injury.”
“We are extremely pleased to have chosen your residence for our sister Laurence. The welcome was exceptional, and we were particularly impressed by Josiane, her outstanding work, her good humor, and her helpfulness. In short, a huge thank...”
“The assistant manager is warm and attentive, the staff are smiling, and there are plenty of activities. Three drawbacks: limited street parking, frequent staff turnover, and a rather unpleasant landlord – avoid meeting him alone to discuss...”
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Google star ratings across 15 retirement homes.
How the 15 Sherbrooke retirement homes fall across our trust tiers.
Few Sherbrooke retirement homes publish a rate online, but across Quebec published rates for retirement homes typically fall in the $1,637–$5,013 per month range. Call any community below for a current, itemised quote, 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, see our guide: How much does a retirement home cost in Canada?
In Quebec, private residences (RPA) are mostly private-pay, but some subsidized places are available through the CISSS de l'Estrie, and federal supports like OAS and GIS can offset monthly costs. Ask the CISSS/CIUSSS what your parent qualifies for before committing.
What Sherbrooke 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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Too few retirement homes in Sherbrooke publish a rate to give a city figure, but across Quebec published starting rates run roughly $1,637 to $5,013 per month, depending on suite size and the level of care needed. Ask each community for an all-in quote.
A retirement home moves your parent into a residence with meals, housekeeping, and staff on-site. Home Care brings support to their current home by the hour. Home care suits someone safe and content at home; a residence fits when isolation or safety becomes the daily concern.
Some subsidized residence places are arranged through your local CISSS/CIUSSS, and public long-term care (CHSLD) and home support run through them too. Federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can also help with monthly costs. Call the CISSS de l'Estrie to check eligibility.
Use the listings on this page to shortlist two or three residences, then call each one directly to book an in-person tour and ask about current openings. Availability shifts through the year, so confirm room types and how their waitlist works when you call.
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