HÔPITAL CHRIST-ROI

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As this facility does not operate a walk-in emergency department, visit timing is determined by scheduled appointments or the long-term care admission process. Contact the relevant service or CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale to schedule visits or appointments in advance.

Busier times: There are no emergency walk-in services at this facility, so general ER peak-hour guidance does not apply here. For any urgent or emergent medical needs, avoid this location entirely and proceed to a full acute-care hospital in Québec City.

About HÔPITAL CHRIST-ROI

Hôpital Christ-Roi, located at 900 Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel in the Vanier district of Québec City, is a multi-service health and social services centre (Centre multiservices de santé et de services sociaux) operated under the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale network. The facility functions primarily as a long-term care centre (CHSLD) for non-autonomous elderly individuals requiring several hours of daily care, and also houses specialized geriatric outpatient clinics and the CLSC des Rivières. This is not an acute-care emergency facility — individuals experiencing a medical emergency should proceed immediately to a full-service hospital such as CHU de Québec – Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus.

Services & Specialties

Long-term care (CHSLD) for non-autonomous elderly persons, Specialized geriatric outpatient services (by referral via RSIPA), Endoscopy (by referral only), Care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, Care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, Mental health services (via embedded CLSC des Rivières), Palliative care, Care for individuals with physical disabilities and Parkinson's disease, CLSC des Rivières enhanced mental health access services.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible entrances
• Elevator access
• Staircase access
• All services delivered in French
• On-site CLSC des Rivières

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Tips Before You Go

• This facility does not have a conventional emergency department — if you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, go directly to CHU de Québec – Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus or L'Hôtel-Dieu de Québec instead.
• Access to specialized geriatric outpatient services requires a formal referral through the provincial integrated seniors network (RSIPA) — you cannot walk in for these appointments.
• Long-term care placement inquiries must be directed through the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale; wait times for admission can be lengthy, so begin the process as early as possible.
• All services at this facility are offered exclusively in French — visitors or patients who require translation support should arrange this in advance.
• Accommodation costs for long-term care are assessed according to income under the provincial MAH mechanism — contact CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale for a financial assessment before admission.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo identification
• List of all current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
• Referral documentation if attending a specialized geriatric outpatient appointment
• Contact information for the patient's family physician or specialist
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging reports
• Personal comfort items for long-term care residents (clothing, toiletries)
• Insurance or financial information if applicable for accommodation cost assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.