Types of Residences
for Seniors

TYPES OF RESIDENCES

There are different types of residences.  We have Senior Living Advisors who cover the entire island of Montreal, Laval, Laurentiens, Lanaudière, South Shore, Montérégie, Estrie and Sherbrooke.  Our advisors are very familiar with all residences in their sector and the will help you determine what your needs are and target the corresponding residences.  Ask for guidance from an advisors at Accès Résidences.  Our service is entirely free and we search only amongst residences which hold a seniors' residence certificate of compliance, delivered by the Minister of Health and Social Services of Quebec.

LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Before starting your search for a residence, it is essential that you take the time to clearly identify your needs.  It will make it easier to determine your requirements.

You will find a list of services and amenities offered in different residences.  This list can be used as a guideline in helping you make your decision for your living environment.  Do not hesitate to print the list and check off what corresponds to your needs and expectations.

Amenities

• Emergency call service
• Meals and snacks in-house
• Apartment / Room service
• Dining room with service (lunch and dinner)
• Cafeteria
• Religious service
• Bank service
• In-house hairdressing service
• Housekeeping service
• Laundry service
• Concierge service
• Tenant monitoring
• Permanent security (24 hours / 7 days)
• Shuttle for grocery (once a week)
• Mobility assistance

Healthcare services

• Nursing care
• Daily hygiene
• Pharmacy
• Doctor visit
• Medication administration
• Bathing assistance
• Dressing assistance
• Foot care
• Dietary service
• Physiotherapy

Unit accommodations

• Private bathroom
• Support rail in bathroom
• Kitchenette
• Private balcony
• Laundry room
• Large windows
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Individually controlled heating
• Animals allowed

Residence Features

• Wheel chair access
• Chapel
• Outside parking
• Interior parking
• Elevators
• Camera surveillance system
• Intercom system
• Air conditioning
• Outdoor garden
• Storage area outside the unit

Leisure activities

• Occasional presence of animals
• Outside pool
• Interior pool
• Spa
• Sauna
• Bocce
• Community garden
• Vegetable garden
• Swing sets
• Horticulture Centre
• Choir
• Social dancing
• Home theatre
• Virtual golf
• Outings and activities
• Library
• Internet area
• Fireplace
• Piano
• Private reception hall
• Concert hall
• Pool hall
• Bowling alley
• Gym
• Fitness room