Housing and Residences
Housing becomes a delicate issue as the needs of seniors change. Negotiating this balance can be strenuous and consuming. Is it safe for your loved one to be living alone? What other options are available? Whether moving into more appropriate independent housing or searching for a long-term care facility, choices are difficult to make, especially from a distance.
Assisted Living Facilities
The cost of senior care varies significantly between care types and locations. This senior care costs analysis compares various costs of senior care across the United States
Le cout des soins aux personnes agees varie considerablement d'un type et d'un lieu de soins a l'autre. Cette analyse des couts des soins aux personnes agees compare les divers couts des soins aux personnes agees aux Etats-Unis
https://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/resources/assisted-living-costs/
West Island Community Resource Centre
Excellent links to private and subsidized residences as well organizations responsible for the placement of seniors into residences. Different levels of government-subsidized residences, foster homes and chronic care facilities are listed
A listing of several retirement homes
A list of different residences available in Quebec depending on seniors' needs
Low-income Housing Alternatives
Les Résidences Enharmonie - Municipal Housing Office of Montreal
Find information and application procedures for low-income housing in Montreal; this is the umbrella organisation for low-cost housing.
Housing Considerations and Information
Eldercare Online's Residential Options Channel
A US-based resource providing information, education and support to families caring for aging loved ones.
Listing of Residences in the Montreal Area
Luxury residences for Seniors.
4430 St. Catherine St. W, Westmount, QC,H3Z 3E4
Tel: (514) 935-1212
An independent seniors' residence in the heart of Westmount, ranging from the affordable to the more luxurious.
4646 Sherbrooke St. W., Westmount, QC,H3Z 2Z8
Tel: (514) 937-3943
Belvedere Residence
A charitable organization providing affordable housing for independent seniors.
4505 St. Catherine St. West, Westmount, QC, H3Z 1R9
Tel: (514) 937-9653