Long-Term Care Homes in Laval: 2026 Costs, Waitlists & Options

SeniorHome.ca lists 8 long-term care homes in Laval among 49 senior living communities in the city. Six publish rates, with starting prices from $1,547 to $2,609 a month and a median of $2,173; the highest published top rate is $4,696. In Quebec, public CHSLD beds are assigned through your local CLSC after an assessment, and RAMQ sets the resident contribution based on income — so a public bed and a private one work very differently.

If you're starting from scratch, the directory of nursing homes in Laval is the fastest way to see who offers round-the-clock nursing care, and the full list of senior living in Laval shows the lighter-care options many families end up choosing first.

At a glance

• 8 long-term care homes in Laval on SeniorHome.ca, out of 49 communities city-wide.
• 6 of 8 publish rates. Typical starting range: $1,675–$2,319/month; lowest published start $1,547; highest published top rate $4,696.
• Care types in Laval: 27 retirement residences, 10 independent living, 9 assisted living, 8 nursing homes, 5 memory care, 4 respite care, 1 palliative care, 1 home care.
• Public placement runs through the CLSC / CISSS; the monthly contribution for a CHSLD bed is set by RAMQ based on income.
• Private seniors' residences (RPA) must be certified by the province of Quebec.
• Homes are spread across the island — Boulevard Lévesque Est, Boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest, Boulevard Sainte-Rose and Boulevard de la Renaissance among them.

How does public long-term care placement work in Quebec?

You don't apply directly to a CHSLD — placement is arranged through the local CLSC / CISSS or CIUSSS after an assessment.

The process usually starts with a call to the CLSC serving your parent's address in Laval. A social worker or nurse evaluates autonomy, medical needs and the home situation, then a placement committee decides whether a CHSLD is the right level of care and where a bed may be offered. Families are typically asked to name preferred homes, but the offer that comes is the offer available.

Once a bed is assigned, RAMQ sets the contribution based on income, not on the home's private rate. That's why a public bed and a private room in an RPA can feel like two different markets — because they are. Our explainer on CHSLD, RPA and RI-SMAF walks through the alphabet soup if the terms are new to you.

If you're unsure whether long-term care is even the right step, a free care assessment can help you sort nursing-home needs from assisted-living needs before you queue up.

How much do long-term care homes in Laval cost in 2026?

Among the 6 Laval long-term care homes with published rates, starting prices run $1,547 to $2,609 a month, with a median of $2,173.

The lowest published start is at Centre d'hébergement Fernand-Larocque on Boulevard Lévesque Est ($1,547–$3,267). CHSLD St-Jude on Boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest, with 204 spaces, publishes $1,675–$3,449. At the upper end, Résidence Gingras on Avenue du Parc publishes $2,609–$4,696.

These are the figures published by or collected for each community. Your actual quote depends on the suite, the care level and whether the bed is public, subsidized or fully private — and a RAMQ-set contribution for a public CHSLD bed won't match any of these numbers. For a wider picture, see cost of senior living in Laval and the national cost of senior living across Canada.

On the income side, 2026 federal benefits (Service Canada) give you a baseline: the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35/month (maximum $1,507.65), Old Age Security is $751.97 at 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ for July–September 2026, and the Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,123.17/month for a single low-income senior. The medical expense tax credit and disability tax credit can offset part of attendant-care costs, and Quebec offers a refundable tax credit for home-support services to seniors 70 and over.

Private vs. subsidized beds: what's the difference?

A subsidized CHSLD bed is assigned by the public system and priced by RAMQ; a private bed is contracted directly with the residence at its own rate.

Several Laval homes blend the two worlds. Santé Courville Laval on 80e Rue is listed for both assisted living and nursing care ($2,018–$4,260) and is rated 4.7 on Google (6 reviews). Groupe Lrm on Boulevard Sainte-Rose lists five care types — independent living, retirement residence, assisted living, memory care and nursing homes — from $2,319 to $4,173.

Practical questions to ask each home: Is this bed public, subsidized or private? If a public bed opens, does the rate change? What's included, and what's billed separately? Our guide to care levels in Canadian nursing homes is a useful companion when comparing answers.

Compare long-term care homes in Laval

Community	Care offered	Monthly from	Google rating
Centre d'hébergement Fernand-Larocque	Assisted living, nursing home	$1,547	4.1 (66 reviews)
CHSLD St-Jude	Nursing home (204 spaces)	$1,675	3.4 (14 reviews)
Santé Courville Laval	Assisted living, nursing home	$2,018	4.7 (6 reviews)
Résidence les Doux Instants	Nursing home, memory care, assisted living, retirement residence, respite	$2,173	—
Groupe Lrm	Nursing home, memory care, assisted living, independent living, retirement residence	$2,319	—
Résidence Gingras	Nursing home, memory care, assisted living, independent living, retirement residence	$2,609	3.7 (6 reviews)
Erma Sante	Nursing home	—	4.8 (4 reviews)
Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé	Nursing home	—	2.9 (1,240 reviews)

Ratings vary widely in volume — Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé on Boulevard René-Laennec has 1,240 Google reviews, by far the most in this group, while several homes have fewer than ten. Read a handful of reviews rather than fixating on the number.

What are the alternatives while you wait for a bed?

Most Laval families bridge the wait with a retirement residence, assisted living, respite care or home support.

Laval has 27 retirement residences and 9 assisted living communities, which can carry someone whose needs aren't yet at the CHSLD level. If the main issue is cognitive decline, the 5 memory care communities in Laval are worth touring. For caregivers near burnout, 4 homes offer respite care — short stays that buy everyone breathing room. There is also 1 listing for home care in Laval and 1 for palliative care.

Quebec's refundable tax credit for home-support services, available to seniors 70 and over, can make staying at home longer more affordable while the file moves through the CLSC. Not sure which level fits? Start with what a nursing home actually provides and compare it to assisted living.

What should you ask on a tour?

Ask about staffing at night, how care needs are reassessed, and exactly what the quoted rate covers.

• Is this a public, subsidized or private bed — and can that change?
• What is the staff-to-resident ratio on evenings and overnight?
• What triggers a rate increase, and how much notice do we get?
• Is the residence certified by the province as an RPA, or is it a CHSLD?
• What happens if my parent's needs increase — transfer, or care added in place?
• Are medications, incontinence supplies, laundry and escorts to appointments included?
• Which services are offered in French, English, or both?

Tour at least two homes in different price bands, and visit once around a mealtime. You can browse the whole province through senior living in Quebec or use search communities to widen beyond Laval if a bed opens elsewhere on the north shore.

How we compiled this

Figures come from the SeniorHome.ca directory as of 24 September 2026: 49 communities in Laval, 8 offering long-term care, 6 with published rates, plus Google ratings and review counts collected at that date. Rates are monthly CAD, published by or collected for each community, and depend on suite type and care level. Public CHSLD contributions are set by RAMQ and are not reflected in these private rates. Prices and availability change — confirm directly with each residence before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

How many long-term care homes are there in Laval?

SeniorHome.ca lists 8 long-term care (nursing home) communities in Laval, out of 49 senior living communities in the city overall. The city also has 27 retirement residences, 10 independent living options, 9 assisted living communities and 5 memory care communities. Several homes, such as Groupe Lrm and Résidence Gingras, offer more than one care level at the same address.

How much does a long-term care home in Laval cost per month?

Of the 8 Laval long-term care homes listed, 6 publish rates. Starting prices run from $1,547 a month at Centre d'hébergement Fernand-Larocque to $2,609 at Résidence Gingras, with a median starting rate of $2,173 and a highest published top rate of $4,696. A public CHSLD bed is priced differently — RAMQ sets the resident contribution based on income.

How do you get a CHSLD bed in Quebec?

You cannot apply directly to a CHSLD. Placement is arranged through your local CLSC / CISSS or CIUSSS after an assessment of the person's autonomy and medical needs. Once a bed is offered and accepted, RAMQ calculates the monthly contribution based on income rather than the home's private rate.

What can we do while waiting for a long-term care bed in Laval?

Many families bridge the wait with assisted living, a retirement residence or short-stay respite care. Laval has 9 assisted living communities, 27 retirement residences, 4 homes offering respite care and 1 home care listing on SeniorHome.ca. Quebec's refundable tax credit for home-support services, available to seniors 70 and over, can also help fund staying at home longer.

Which Laval long-term care homes also offer memory care?

Three of the 8 long-term care homes in Laval also list memory care: Résidence Gingras (from $2,609), Groupe Lrm (from $2,319) and Résidence les Doux Instants (from $2,173). Laval has 5 memory care communities in total. Ask each home whether the memory care unit is secured and how care is adjusted as dementia progresses.