OUR Q&A

The goal of a senior living advisor is to understand the needs of older adults and recommend residences that match those needs, guiding them toward the most appropriate resources, including private seniors’ residences (RPA).

All of this is done with a smile, as our expertise lies in maintaining strong and positive relationships with seniors, their families, healthcare network professionals who work alongside them, private seniors’ residences (RPA), and the organizations that support their daily lives.

Choosing a new place to live is a crucial step that requires careful thought in order to make the best decision. Just like with insurance or personal finances, turning to an expert in the field allows you to receive an objective and comprehensive assessment of the available options.

Visavie’s senior living advisors are here to help older adults consider not only their short-term needs but also their long-term ones. In addition, they have extensive expertise in the private seniors’ residence sector in both Québec and Ontario, and maintain strong relationships with various establishments within their respective regions. To ensure this level of service, they maintain strong relationships with various establishments within their respective regions. support complete and personalized to meet your needs and find the optimal solution.

Mutual trust is at the heart of our approach. Our advisors regularly visit local residences, assessing the quality of the environment, services, and care provided.

It is important to highlight that our support service is entirely free and non-binding, both for the family and for the older adult searching for a residence.

Visavie will receive a referral fee from any residence in the private seniors’ housing network in Quebec or Ontario if the senior moves into a residence in either of these networks.

By definition, an RPA is described as a multi-unit residential building intended for individuals aged 65 and over who are independent and semi-independent. Private residences for seniors are required to be certified. The CIUSSS is responsible for the certification process for all private seniors' residences located within its territory. As part of the certification process, an audit is conducted by Accreditation Canada, and the CIUSSS ensures that recommendations are followed up on. When a residence meets the requirements of the regulations, the CIUSSS issues a certificate of compliance that is renewable every four years.

Seniors living in an assisted living facility pay monthly rent for an apartment or room and have access to various services tailored to their needs. RPA offers a variety of complementary services, the level of which is tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each senior citizen.

Most people spend about 137 hours searching for a private retirement home. They must first assess the market, find out about the characteristics of the residences that are likely to catch their attention, visit them, and complete the administrative procedures before finalizing their choice.

Our process takes approximately 10 to 15 hours. Visavie offers you a simple and efficient process by taking care of all the necessary steps for you.

We recommend all types of private senior residences based on the needs of older adults.

Private seniors' residences must have a certificate of compliance issued by the Quebec government or a license issued by the Private Seniors' Residence Regulatory Authority in Ontario.

Residences are carefully selected, taking into account the specific needs and criteria of each client.

• Budget
• The desired sector
• The person's physical and cognitive needs
• The passions that drive a person

Visavie's senior living advisors are fully committed to their mission, traveling energetically between the various residences in your region to visit and closely monitor our clients after they have moved.

We explore your needs in detail, transforming them into concrete actions Your selection process begins with a personal meeting to discuss your aspirations and identify suitable private residences. When it comes time to visit, leave the organization to us; we will be with you every step of the way. Even on moving day, our presence provides ongoing support that goes far beyond the usual assistance.

Of course. You can always take advantage of the expertise of our advisors to guide you through this difficult time. Together, you’ll be able to better define your priorities and ensure that your loved one can continue to enjoy a living environment that offers them the best possible quality of life, while respecting their level of independence.