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Community overview

Résidence pour aînés des Bâtisseurs Rivière-aux-Sables is a retirement residence on the banks of the Rivière-aux-Sables in Jonquière, Quebec, with direct access to a nearby bike path. Its care unit, the Pavillon Carmelle-Thivierge, offers convalescent stays or a permanent home for people with reduced physical or cognitive autonomy, including Alzheimer's.

Search description

Résidence pour aînés des Bâtisseurs Rivière-aux-Sables is a retirement residence in Jonquière with a care unit and 24/7 staff.

Care & support

Health services listed include medication distribution, administration of treatments, bathing assistance, wound dressing, blood pressure checks, insulin injection with capillary glucose testing, and fitting and removal of support stockings.

Care & support

Le Phare is a health-focused section of the residence for people with reduced autonomy, convalescence or rehabilitation needs who require light to moderate help with daily activities.

Care & support

Safety features include staff available around the clock, an electronic access control system, a camera system, and a fixed call-for-help system in common areas.

Care & support

The building is of concrete construction with a full sprinkler system, an emergency generator, and smoke alarms and detectors.

Rooms & living spaces

Housing types include rooms in Le Phare health section, 4 1/2 and 3 1/2 apartments, and studios. Le Phare offers studio-style apartments with river views.

Dining & meals

A meal service is offered on site, and the all-inclusive health apartment option includes three meals a day.

Activities & connection

Activities include dance evenings, bean-bag toss, memory workshops, virtual bowling, shuffleboard, pétanque, bingo, billiards, a library and arts.

Shared spaces & amenities

Amenities include a multipurpose room with bar service, a billiards room, a fitness room, a library with a lounge corner, a chapel, a hair salon, a lounge with fireplace and free laundry. A cinema room was listed as under construction.

Shared spaces & amenities

Housekeeping and laundry assistance services are offered.

Location & getting around

The residence is located along the Rivière-aux-Sables in Jonquière and offers a panoramic view of the river.