Residential communities providing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management while promoting independence.
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Seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or medication management but don’t require round-the-clock nursing care.
Private or semi-private suites, communal dining, planned social activities, and on-site staff available 24/7. Most communities include housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.
Assisted living in Canada typically ranges from $3,000 to $7,000/month depending on the province and level of care. Some provincial subsidies may apply.
Assisted living in L'Ange-Gardien, QC typically ranges from $3,000 to $7,000 per month depending on the level of care, room type, and specific community. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), out-of-pocket costs vary by province, and some provincial subsidies may help offset costs for qualifying residents. Contact your regional health authority for current subsidy eligibility.
Assisted living is designed for seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or medication management but don't require 24-hour nursing care. Eligibility is typically determined through a care needs assessment coordinated by your provincial health authority. In some provinces, a physician or care coordinator referral is required.
You'll typically find private or semi-private suites, communal dining areas, social activities, and 24/7 on-site staff. Most communities include housekeeping, laundry, meals, and transportation services. The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) in Ontario and equivalent bodies in other provinces set minimum care standards that all licensed communities must meet.
Consider factors like location, care services offered, staff-to-resident ratio, cost, dining quality, and activity programs. Visit in person, talk to current residents, and ask about how care levels are adjusted as needs change. The Government of Canada's Seniors portal (canada.ca/seniors) provides a checklist of questions to ask when evaluating senior living options.