{"id":28371,"date":"2019-12-31T15:39:45","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T20:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.residences-quebec.ca\/processus-dadmission-et-couts-dhebergement-dans-les-residences-publiques\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T13:18:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T17:18:03","slug":"the-admittance-process-and-housing-costs-in-public-residences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/residences-quebec.ca\/blog\/en\/the-admittance-process-and-housing-costs-in-public-residences\/","title":{"rendered":"The admittance process and housing costs in public residences"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article outlines the steps involved in finding a senior\u2019s residence in the public housing network in Qu\u00e9bec and what do in case of a housing shortage.<\/strong>
\nPublic residences prioritize those with a loss of autonomy<\/strong><\/p>\n

People with a loss of autonomy and that need care on a daily basis (supervision related to cognitive problems, assistance with mobility, with bathing and meals, dispensing and managing medication, physical therapy, motor and sensory stimulation, changing bandages and more) have priority in public residences. These facilities fall under the responsibility of the Minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9 et de Services sociaux. There are three types of residences under their jurisdiction:<\/p>\n

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  1. Intermediary resources (IR) or assisted living <\/strong>
    \nFor people with a moderate loss of autonomy (whose state of health is stable, but who require up to 3 hours of care per day).<\/li>\n
  2. Residential and long-term care centre (CHSLD)<\/strong>
    \nFor people with a significant loss of autonomy and more than one complex health problem (more than 3 hours of care per day).<\/li>\n
  3. Intermediate resources (IR) and privately funded CHSLDs<\/strong> (private but subsidized by the public sector)
    \nThese care facilities meet the same standards as the public sector and the criteria for getting a spot is the same. They are therefore affiliated with public sector IRs and CHSLDs. It\u2019s only the ownership of the building that is different, as they\u2019re owned by private contractors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Criteria and pricing for public housing (or privately funded):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If someone wants to be admitted to a public facility or privately-funded centre, they must go through a fairly long and complicated process, depending on the human resources in place and how many spots there are available:<\/p>\n

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    1. The person must be evaluated by a social worker, a nurse or an occupational therapist from their local CLSC.<\/li>\n
    2. If the person meets the criteria (number of hours of care and supervision required per day, availability of caregiver or not, etc.), in most cases, the person will be placed on a waiting list. Only urgent situations are exempt.<\/li>\n
    3. Waiting times are approximately 18 to 24 months for the Montreal area.<\/li>\n
    4. The cost of housing is determined by the R\u00e9gie de l\u2019assurance maladie du Qu\u00e9bec (RAMQ) and is calculated based on income and, in the case of intermediate resources, the age of the person (under 65 and over 65).<\/li>\n
    5. The RAMQ established its pricing criteria taking into consideration seniors living in their own homes. This means that people living in the public health network must also assume the expenses related to their lodging and food. However, healthcare remains free of charge for all Qu\u00e9bec citizens, whether or not they are housed.<\/li>\n
    6. To establish the cost for accommodation in a public residence, (also called “financial contribution for accommodated adults”), the government takes the following into account:\n
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      1. The price of accommodation, depending on whether it\u2019s a single room, a room with 2 beds or a room with at least 3 beds.<\/li>\n
      2. The income of the person being accommodated (government pensions, private pensions, investments, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        As of January 1, 2019, the maximum costs for accommodation in a public (or privately funded) CHSLD were as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n