Residence Listings and Housing Information
The Government of Canada has a number of programs to help you maintain your home in a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient manner.
The Home Adaptations for Seniors' Independence Program helps homeowners and landlords pay for home adaptations that will allow low-income seniors to stay longer in their own homes.
The Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program financially helps eligible homeowners and landlords make their dwelling accessible to low-income people with disabilities. It also provides assistance to create secondary and garden suites for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities.
The Emergency Repair Program helps low-income homeowners or occupants in rural and remote areas pay for emergency repairs to keep their homes safe.
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 names, addresses and phone numbers
Low-income Housing Alternatives
Find information and application procedures for low-income housing in Montreal; this is the umbrella organisation for low-cost housing.
Housing Considerations and Information
Complete a simple questionaire in order to access information tailored specifically to your situation, including homecare, housing, abuse prevention and transportation
A US-based resource providing information, education and support to families caring for aging loved ones, including an online community on seniors' residence options.
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
A charitable organization providing affordable housing for independent seniors.
4505 St. Catherine St. West
Westmount (QC) H3Z 1R9
Tel: (514) 932-3447
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.
