Maison et Fondation Albatros

What Maison et Fondation Albatros does

Maison et Fondation Albatros is a non-profit palliative care hospice based in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Founded in 1985 as one of the first palliative care homes in Quebec, the organization operates a 10-bed facility offering free end-of-life care to adult patients (18+) with a prognosis of less than two months. Services include 24/7 clinical care by physicians and nurses, individual private rooms with meals, psychological and spiritual support, family accommodation amenities (Wi-Fi, parking), bereavement follow-up, and, since 2020, medical assistance in dying (AMM) in compliance with Quebec end-of-life law.

The organization is structured as two related entities: Maison Albatros Trois-Rivières inc. (the operating hospice, legal name and headquarters at 2115 avenue des Filles-de-Jésus) and Fondation Albatros (established July 1987 as the dedicated fundraising arm). It is governed by a Board of Directors led by Marili B. Desrochers (President of the Board) and Isabelle Deschênes (Directrice générale of Fondation Albatros), with Isabelle Gélinas serving as President of Maison Albatros. The organization is a member of the Alliance des maisons de soins palliatifs du Québec.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid charitable model: approximately 40% comes from donations (population giving, corporate partners, patient families, planned giving, securities, and memorial contributions), with the remainder from Quebec government healthcare funding and revenue-generating activities. The Foundation operates Boutique Presque Neuf, a thrift store at 1584 rue Royale that generated $100,000 in 2025, and hosts recurring benefit events including an annual show at Amphithéâtre Cogeco and the Alain Guilbert Golf Omnium. The hospice is supported by approximately 140 volunteers contributing over 16,040 hours annually (equivalent to roughly $289,000 in annual savings). A permanent art collection of 130+ Quebec artworks displayed throughout the facility doubles as a sponsorship asset. The organization has 13 paid staff and serves the Grand Trois-Rivières and broader Mauricie region.

Name

Maison et Fondation Albatros

Legal name

Maison Albatros Trois-Rivières inc.

Website

https://fondationalbatros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maison et Fondation Albatros is a non-profit palliative care hospice in Trois-Rivières, Quebec that provides free end-of-life care to up to 10 terminally ill patients in the Mauricie region, funded by donations, government support, a thrift store, and benefit events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Palliative care hospice
• End-of-life care
• Charitable fundraising
• Thrift store retail
• Volunteer-driven nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Trois-Rivières

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: 40% of Maison revenues come from donations from the population, partners, and contributions from patients' families. Multiple donation types including one-time, recurring, memorial, planned giving, and securities donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maison Albatros provides free palliative care to end-of-life patients with a prognosis of less than 2 months at a 10-bed hospice facility in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, accommodating residents in individual rooms with 24/7 medical, nursing, psychological and spiritual support. The Fondation Albatros raises funds to sustain the hospice through donations, benefit events, and revenue from the Boutique Presque Neuf thrift store (selling brand-name second-hand clothing), with all profits supporting the Maison. Additional supporting elements include a permanent collection of 130+ Quebec artworks displayed throughout the hospice.

Product overview

Maison et Fondation Albatros operates as a single unified palliative care organization consisting of La Maison Albatros (hospice care facility) and the Fondation Albatros (fundraising foundation). The core offering is free palliative care services for end-of-life patients, supported by the Foundation's fundraising activities. Key services include: La Maison Albatros (hospice with 10 individual rooms), Boutique Presque Neuf (thrift store generating ~$100,000 annually for the Maison), the Collection d'œuvres d'art (permanent art collection of 130+ paintings used for fundraising), and annual benefit events including a benefit show and golf tournament.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Maison Albatros (Palliative Care Hospice) A palliative care hospice facility offering free end-of-life care to patients with a prognosis of less than 2 months. The facility accommodates up to 10 residents in individual rooms and provides 24/7 care including nursing, medical services, psychological support, and spiritual accompaniment, with medical assistance in dying available since 2020.
• Boutique Presque Neuf A high-quality thrift store selling brand-name clothing for women and men, as well as fashion accessories. All profits support La Maison Albatros. In 2025, the boutique generated $100,000 to support the Maison. Open Monday to Friday, 11h to 17h.
• Donation Services Multiple donation options for individuals and organizations supporting the Maison Albatros, including one-time donations, weekly/monthly/annual recurring donations, memorial donations, art collection donations, promotional donations, planned giving (securities, testamentary bequests, life insurance, RRSPs/RRIFs), and stock donations. Donations are accepted via an online portal at jedonneenligne.org.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of Maison operations funded through donations

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Amphithéâtre CogecomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for the annual benefit show, hosting events featuring prominent Quebec artists such as Bruno Pelletier and Mélissa Bédard.
• Cabinet Rive-SudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizer of the Alain Guilbert Golf Omnium, a fundraising event to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation.
• Ville de Trois-RivièrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner supporting street corner collections and overall community engagement.
• Media PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious regional media outlets including Rytme 100.1, 106.9 Mauricie, Rouge 94.7, Energie 102.3, Country Pop 103.1 and 92.9, Le Nouvelliste Numérique, Noovo, and others providing media coverage for events and awareness.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hospice Care Ottawa: Ottawa-based non-profit hospice providing free residential and in-home palliative care. Comparable mission and free-service model, but operates in a different province/region than Maison Albatros.
• Le Phare, Enfants et Familles: Quebec pediatric palliative care home offering free services to children and families. Comparable in mission and non-profit hospice model, though differentiated by pediatric focus rather than geriatric end-of-life care.
• Pilgrims Hospice Society: Edmonton-based hospice providing palliative and bereavement support. Comparable free-service non-profit hospice model and community fundraising approach, but operating in Western Canada.
• Victoria Hospice: British Columbia-based non-profit hospice providing palliative care, grief support, and education. Comparable mission and free/community-supported service model, though geographically distant from Quebec.
• Hospice Toronto: Toronto-based in-home hospice palliative care provider. Comparable mission and free palliative care model, though focused on home-based rather than residential hospice delivery.

Direct peers

• Maison Victor-Gadbois: Montreal-area palliative care hospice providing free end-of-life care. Comparable as a Quebec CCRC-affiliated hospice residential facility with a foundation-driven fundraising model and similar volunteer-dependent service model.
• La Maison Agram: Quebec palliative care home offering free end-of-life services. Directly comparable as a Quebec non-profit hospice serving terminally ill patients through a foundation-supported model.
• Maison Michel-Sarrazin: Quebec City-based palliative care hospice offering free end-of-life care to terminally ill patients. Directly comparable as a Quebec non-profit hospice with a foundation-led fundraising model and similar patient population.

Others

• Palliative Manitoba: Manitoba-based palliative care organization supporting hospice and bereavement services. Comparable as a Canadian non-profit in the palliative care ecosystem, though it operates more as an association/funder than a residential hospice.
• Alliance des maisons de soins palliatifs du Québec: Provincial alliance of Quebec palliative care homes of which Maison Albatros is a member. Comparable as a peer ecosystem/association rather than a direct operator, representing the broader collective of similar hospices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7rTlO29HJFGVfSwjWhfjug
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maison-Albatros-Trois-Rivi%C3%A8res-inc-1527106287329474
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maison-albatros
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondationalbatros

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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