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Retirement Homes in Trois-Rivières: 2026 Costs & Options Guide
Prices mentioned below are SeniorHome.ca estimates, not rates published by the communities. Ask each community for its current rates.
SeniorHome.ca lists 46 retirement residences in Trois-Rivières out of 69 senior living communities in the city. Among the 31 with published rates, the median starting price is $1,913 a month, with most starting between $1,556 and $2,512. The lowest published starting rate is $1,244 and the highest top-end rate reaches $5,088, depending on suite size and care level.
At a glance
- 46 retirement residences listed in Trois-Rivières; 69 senior living communities in total.
- Median starting rate: $1,913/month; typical starting range $1,556–$2,512 CAD.
- Full published span: $1,244 to $5,088 per month across suite types and care levels.
- Care types available: 32 assisted living, 32 independent living, 18 memory care, 5 respite care, 3 nursing homes, 1 palliative care.
- In Quebec, private seniors' residences (RPA) must be certified by the province — always ask to see the certification.
- Rates come from the 31 Trois-Rivières residences publishing prices; quotes vary by suite and services chosen.
How much do retirement homes in Trois-Rivières cost in 2026?
Expect most residences to start between $1,556 and $2,512 per month, with a median starting rate of $1,913.
Those figures are entry prices — usually a studio or 1½ with meals and basic services. Costs climb as apartments get larger and as care is added. In the data, Les Résidences Du Manoir on Côte Richelieu publishes $1,377 to $2,753, while Résidence Jardins Laviolette on Boulevard Laviolette publishes $2,657 to $4,783. That's a spread of more than $3,000 a month between the lowest and highest published rates in the city.
Fifteen of the 46 residences don't publish a rate at all, so a shortlist built only on listed prices will be incomplete. For a wider picture of what drives a quote, see our cost of senior living in Trois-Rivières page and the national cost of senior living across Canada breakdown.
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What's usually included in the monthly rate?
The base rate typically covers the apartment, meals and building services; personal care is usually priced separately.
Because inclusions vary widely between residences, ask each one to itemize in writing. A useful checklist when you call:
- How many meals per day are in the base rate, and what does a guest meal cost?
- Is housekeeping weekly or bi-weekly? Is laundry included or extra?
- Are utilities, cable and internet bundled or billed separately?
- What triggers a move to a higher care package, and how much does each level add?
- Are medication management, bathing help and escorts to meals separate line items?
- What notice is required to leave, and how are rate increases communicated?
If you're unsure which level of service your parent actually needs today, a free care assessment is a sensible first step before touring.
Independent living, assisted living or memory care?
Trois-Rivières has 32 independent living options, 32 assisted living options and 18 memory care options — and many residences offer more than one.
Independent living suits someone who manages daily life but wants meals, security and company. Assisted living in Trois-Rivières adds hands-on help with bathing, dressing and medications. Memory care is a secured setting with staff trained for dementia.
Several local residences span the range. Résidence Coin St-Paul on Rue St Paul, with capacity for 100 residents, is listed for independent living, assisted living and memory care at $2,000–$4,000 a month. Sainte-Famille – Résidence Évolutive on Rue Perreault lists 76 units across independent and assisted living at $1,913–$4,039. For dementia specifically, Carpe Diem – Centre de Ressources Alzheimer on Boulevard Saint-Louis is listed for memory care and assisted living at $2,778–$5,001, and is rated 4.8 on Google (20 reviews). Browse all memory care in Trois-Rivières to compare the 18 options.
Five residences in the city are listed for respite care — short stays that let a family caregiver rest, or that let a parent test a residence before committing.
How does Quebec's system fit in — RPA, CHSLD and financial help?
Private retirement residences (RPA) are paid for privately and must be certified by the province; public long-term care beds in CHSLDs are assigned through an assessment.
Placement in a CHSLD goes through your local CLSC / CISSS or CIUSSS after an evaluation, and the resident's contribution is set by RAMQ based on income. That's a different track from choosing an RPA, where you sign a lease directly with the residence. Our explainer on CHSLD, RPA and RI-SMAF in Quebec walks through the differences; only three nursing homes in Trois-Rivières appear in our directory, which is why most families end up comparing RPAs.
On the money side, Quebec offers a refundable tax credit for home-support services to seniors 70 and over — worth asking your residence about, since some services billed inside an RPA may qualify. Federally, Service Canada reports the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35/month (maximum $1,507.65), Old Age Security is $751.97/month at 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ (Jul–Sep 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 some attendant-care costs. Put together, a single senior receiving average CPP plus OAS is close to the lower end of the local starting range — most families top it up from savings or a home sale.
Which Trois-Rivières residences stand out in the data?
Google ratings in the city range from 2.7 to 5.0 among listed residences, so review volume and score are worth checking alongside price.
Résidence Boisé Fleuri on Chemin du Lac des Pins is rated 4.9 (18 reviews) but doesn't publish rates. Residences Du Manoir on Rue des Ormeaux is rated 4.7 (22 reviews) with rates from $1,420. At the other end, Residence Trepanier Inc on Boulevard des Chenaux is among the most-reviewed in the city with 36 reviews and a 2.7 rating — read the reviews themselves rather than the number alone. Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict; visit before you decide.
Comparison table: retirement residences in Trois-Rivières
| Community | Care offered | Monthly from | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Résidences Du Manoir | Independent living | $1,377 | 4.3 (16) |
| Residences Du Manoir | Independent living | $1,420 | 4.7 (22) |
| Sainte-Famille – Résidence Évolutive | Independent, assisted living | $1,913 | 5.0 (20) |
| Résidence Coin St-Paul | Independent, assisted living, memory care | $2,000 | 4.3 (23) |
| Pavillon Chapleau | Assisted living, memory care | $2,294 | 4.2 (12) |
| Le Pavillon Rigaud | Assisted living, memory care | $2,512 | 3.7 (25) |
| Résidence Jardins Laviolette | Independent, assisted living, memory care | $2,657 | 4.4 (17) |
| Carpe Diem – Centre de Ressources Alzheimer | Assisted living, memory care | $2,778 | 4.8 (20) |
| Résidence Boisé Fleuri | Retirement residence | — | 4.9 (18) |
| Des Bâtisseurs – Place Belvédère | Retirement residence | — | 4.2 (13) |
What should you ask on a tour?
Ask about staffing at night, how care levels are priced, and what happens when needs increase.
Go at a mealtime if you can — the dining room tells you a lot about staffing and mood. Then work through specifics: Who is on site overnight, and is a nurse available or on call? How is the emergency call system monitored and how quickly are calls answered? What is the process if my mother's care needs grow — do you reassess, and can she stay? Is the residence certified as an RPA, and may I see the certificate and the most recent inspection? What are the lease terms, deposit and notice period?
Tour at least three places at different price points. Comparing independent living in Trois-Rivières against an assisted living option often reveals that the cheaper base rate isn't cheaper once care packages are added. You can filter the full list of senior living in Trois-Rivières or widen your search across Quebec.
How we compiled this
Figures come from the SeniorHome.ca directory as of 24 September 2026: 69 communities listed in Trois-Rivières, 46 of them retirement residences, and 31 with publicly available starting rates. Google ratings and review counts were collected at the same date. Rates are monthly CAD and change with suite type, care level and time of year — confirm current pricing, availability and RPA certification directly with each residence before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
How many retirement homes are there in Trois-Rivières?
SeniorHome.ca lists 46 retirement residences in Trois-Rivières, part of 69 senior living communities in the city overall. Within those, 32 offer assisted living, 32 offer independent living and 18 offer memory care, and many residences provide more than one level of care. Five are listed for respite care and three are nursing homes.
What is the average monthly cost of a retirement home in Trois-Rivières?
Among the 31 Trois-Rivières residences publishing rates, the median starting price is $1,913 per month and most start between $1,556 and $2,512. The lowest published starting rate is $1,244 and the highest top-end rate is $5,088. Your actual quote depends on suite size, meal plan and the level of personal care included.
Which Trois-Rivières retirement residences have the highest Google ratings?
In our data, Sainte-Famille – Résidence Évolutive is rated 5.0 (20 reviews), Résidence Boisé Fleuri 4.9 (18 reviews), Carpe Diem – Centre de Ressources Alzheimer 4.8 (20 reviews) and Residences Du Manoir 4.7 (22 reviews). Ratings range from 2.7 to 5.0 across listed residences. Read individual reviews and visit in person rather than relying on the score alone.
What's the difference between an RPA and a CHSLD in Quebec?
An RPA is a private seniors' residence that you pay for directly and that must be certified by the province. A CHSLD is public long-term care, with placement arranged through your local CLSC, CISSS or CIUSSS after an assessment and a resident contribution set by RAMQ based on income. Most families in Trois-Rivières compare RPAs, since only three nursing homes appear in our directory.
What financial help is available for retirement home costs in Quebec?
Quebec offers a refundable tax credit for home-support services to seniors 70 and over, and some services billed inside an RPA may qualify — ask the residence. Federally, Old Age Security pays $751.97/month at 65–74 and $827.17 at 75+ (Jul–Sep 2026), the average new CPP retirement pension at 65 is $925.35/month, and the Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,123.17/month for a single low-income senior. The medical expense and disability tax credits can offset some attendant-care costs.