The admittance process and housing costs in public residences
This article outlines the steps involved in finding a senior’s residence in the public
housing network in Québec and what do in case of a housing shortage.
Intermediate resources (IR) for seniors and retirees in Québec. An intermediate resource (IR) is a private company that is either for profit or not-for-profit and is affiliated with a public health establishment that is responsible for offering high-quality services and care. Intermediate resources are designed for seniors who have a loss of autonomy that varies between light and moderate and who have been referred by an establishment in the public health and social services network. Intermediate resources offer housing, support, and assistance services at least 3 hours per day.