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Long-Term Care Homes in Montreal: Costs and Waitlists in 2026
Prices mentioned below are SeniorHome.ca estimates, not rates published by the communities. Ask each community for its current rates.
SeniorHome.ca lists 264 senior living communities in Montreal, and 85 of them are long-term care homes in Montreal. Where we have estimates, starting rates cluster between $1,850 and $1,900 a month, from a low of $1,642 to a high of $5,200 at the top care level. Public CHSLD placement runs through your local CLSC after an assessment, and RAMQ sets the resident contribution based on income.
That split — public placement on one side, private beds you can arrange yourself on the other — is the single thing families most often misunderstand. This guide walks through both, with the Montreal communities currently in our directory of nursing homes and CHSLDs, and what to do while a bed opens up.
At a glance
- 85 long-term care homes listed in Montreal, out of 264 senior living communities in the city.
- Estimated starting rates: median $1,850/month, typical range $1,850–$1,900, lowest $1,642, highest top-end estimate $5,200.
- Price estimates are available for 13 of the long-term care listings; the rest require a direct call.
- Related care in Montreal: 21 memory care, 35 assisted living, 13 respite care and 14 home care listings.
- Public beds are in CHSLDs (centres d'hébergement et de soins de longue durée), coordinated by your CISSS or CIUSSS; private residences (RPA) must be certified by the province.
- Listings span the island, from Pointe-aux-Trembles in the east to Pierrefonds–Roxboro in the west.
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How does CHSLD placement work in Quebec?
You do not apply directly to a public CHSLD — you go through the health network. In Quebec, long-term care is provided in CHSLDs, and placement is arranged through the local CLSC / CISSS or CIUSSS after an assessment of the person's needs. A social worker or care coordinator evaluates autonomy, medical needs and the caregiver's situation, then the file goes to a placement committee that matches the person to available beds.
Two practical points. First, you can usually list preferred establishments, but you may be offered a bed outside your first choice and have limited time to accept. Second, the assessment is the gate: if a parent is deteriorating, ask the CLSC to re-evaluate rather than waiting for the next scheduled review. If you are unsure which level of care fits, our free care assessment is a useful starting point before that conversation.
How much do long-term care homes in Montreal cost?
For public CHSLD beds, the contribution is set by RAMQ according to income, not by the home itself — so two residents in the same building can pay very different amounts. For private and mixed listings in our directory, SeniorHome.ca estimates start around $1,642 a month and reach up to $5,200 for the heaviest care.
Examples from the 13 Montreal long-term care listings with estimates: CHSLD Bourget in Pointe-aux-Trembles is estimated from $1,642 to $3,381 a month; Centre Le Cardinal C.H.S.L.D. from $1,873 to $3,856; CHSLD Légaré on Avenue Émile-Journault from $1,922 to $3,957; and Residence Berthiaume-Du Tremblay from $1,850 to $5,200. These are estimates, not rates the communities publish — treat them as a planning range and confirm by phone.
Against that, federal income matters: the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35 a month (maximum $1,507.65), Old Age Security pays $751.97 at 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ (July–September 2026), and the Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,123.17 a month for a single low-income senior. The medical expense tax credit and disability tax credit can offset some attendant-care costs, and Quebec offers a refundable tax credit for home-support services to seniors 70 and over. For a broader picture, see our cost of senior living in Montreal page.
Private beds vs subsidized beds: what's the difference?
Subsidized beds are allocated by the health network and billed on an income-tested scale; private beds are contracted directly with the operator at the operator's price.
Some CHSLDs hold both kinds of beds, which is why a family can tour a building, be quoted a private rate, and later be offered a subsidized place in the same home. Private rooms are generally available faster, but you carry the full cost until a public bed comes through — and moving later means a second transition for someone who may be frail. If the terminology is new to you, our explainer on CHSLD, RPA and RI-SMAF in Quebec sorts out which label means what.
What can you arrange while you wait for a bed?
Most families bridge the wait with a mix of home support, day programs and short stays. Montreal has 14 home care listings, 13 respite care listings and 4 adult day programs in our directory.
- Home care in Montreal for bathing, meals, medication reminders and overnight supervision.
- Respite care — a short stay that also lets you see how a parent adapts to congregate living.
- Adult day programs for structured daytime activity and caregiver relief.
- A certified private residence: there are 131 retirement residences in Montreal, and 35 offering assisted living.
- If dementia is the driver, compare memory care in Montreal (21 listings) — secured settings can sometimes meet the need without a CHSLD.
What should you ask on a tour?
Ask about staffing, not décor. The questions that change a decision are concrete:
- How many care staff are on the unit on days, evenings and overnight, and who is the nurse on site after hours?
- Is this bed subsidized or private, and if private, what triggers a rate increase?
- What happens if care needs rise — does the resident stay, or move?
- What are the visiting hours, and can family join meals?
- Is the unit secured, and how are residents who wander supported?
- Is palliative care provided in place? CHSLD Légaré is one of 7 Montreal listings that also note palliative care.
- What is the current availability, and how are offers communicated?
Read Google reviews for patterns rather than single complaints. Ratings in this group range widely — from 2.4 to 4.5 out of 5 — and review counts are small enough that one bad month can move the number.
Compare long-term care homes in Montreal
| Community | Care offered | Monthly from (est.) | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Berthiaume-Du Tremblay | Long-term care, memory care, assisted living (198 residents) | $1,850 | 4.5 (42 reviews) |
| CHSLD Providence Notre‑Dame de Lourdes | Long-term care | — | 4.1 (38 reviews) |
| CHSLD Légaré | Long-term care, palliative care | $1,922 | 3.9 (22 reviews) |
| Centre Le Cardinal C.H.S.L.D. | Long-term care (174 residents) | $1,873 | 3.9 (22 reviews) |
| CHSLD Bourget | Long-term care (80 residents) | $1,642 | 3.8 (37 reviews) |
| Centre d'hébergement Émilie-Gamelin | Long-term care, assisted living | $1,900 | 3.8 (17 reviews) |
| CHSLD Vigi Mont-Royal | Long-term care | — | 3.6 (106 reviews) |
| CHSLD Gouin | Long-term care (93 residents) | — | 3.6 (30 reviews) |
| CHSLD Du Manoir De L'Ouest De L'Île | Long-term care (Pierrefonds–Roxboro) | — | 3.4 (29 reviews) |
| Le Glenmount | Long-term care (17 residents) | — | 3.2 (23 reviews) |
Other Montreal listings include CHSLD Vigi Reine Elizabeth on Avenue Northcliffe (2.4 on Google, 28 reviews) and Accommodation Center Paul-Émile Léger (3.1, 18 reviews). You can browse all senior living in Montreal or search by care type and neighbourhood.
How we compiled this
Figures come from the SeniorHome.ca directory as of 19 October 2026: 264 Montreal communities, 85 of them long-term care homes, with price figures drawn from SeniorHome.ca estimates for 13 listings — these are our estimates, not rates published by the communities, and actual quotes depend on the suite, the bed type and the care level. Google ratings and review counts are as recorded on that date and change over time. Confirm current availability, subsidy status and rates directly with each community or your CLSC.
Frequently asked questions
How many long-term care homes are there in Montreal?
SeniorHome.ca lists 85 long-term care homes (CHSLDs and nursing homes) in Montreal, out of 264 senior living communities in the city overall. They range from small settings such as Le Glenmount, with capacity for 17 residents, to large ones such as Residence Berthiaume-Du Tremblay with 198 residents. You can browse the full list on the Montreal nursing homes page.
How much does a long-term care home in Montreal cost per month?
For public CHSLD beds in Quebec, the resident contribution is set by RAMQ based on income, so it varies by household. Among the 13 Montreal long-term care listings with SeniorHome.ca price estimates, starting rates run from $1,642 to about $1,900 a month, with a median of $1,850 and a top-end estimate of $5,200 at the highest care level. These are estimates only — confirm rates with the home.
How do you apply for a CHSLD in Montreal?
You cannot apply directly to a public CHSLD. Placement is arranged through your local CLSC / CISSS or CIUSSS after an assessment of the person's autonomy and medical needs, and a placement committee matches them to available beds. You can state preferred establishments, but you may be offered a bed elsewhere on the island and have limited time to accept.
What is the difference between a CHSLD and an RPA in Quebec?
A CHSLD is a long-term care centre for people who need substantial daily nursing and personal care, with placement coordinated by the public health network and income-based fees set by RAMQ. An RPA is a private seniors' residence that must be certified by the province and that you contract with directly at the operator's price. Montreal has 85 long-term care listings and 131 retirement residence listings on SeniorHome.ca.
What can we do while waiting for a long-term care bed in Montreal?
Most families bridge the wait with home support, day programs or a short stay. Montreal has 14 home care listings, 13 respite care listings and 4 adult day programs in the SeniorHome.ca directory, plus 35 assisted living and 21 memory care options. Quebec also offers a refundable tax credit for home-support services to seniors aged 70 and over.