Baluchon Répit long terme

What Baluchon Répit long terme does

Baluchon Répit long terme is a Quebec-based non-profit organization (OBNL) founded April 8, 1999, by Marie Gendron, originally as Baluchon Alzheimer and rebranded May 25, 2023 to reflect its expanded scope. It delivers the only province-wide in-home long-term respite service in Quebec: trained respite workers (baluchonneuses/baluchonneurs) move into a caregiver's home to provide 4–14 consecutive days of 24/7 care, maintaining the care recipient's daily routine while the primary caregiver takes a break. Following the 2021 expansion, services extend beyond Alzheimer's to Parkinson's, ALS, MS, bedridden patients, and end-of-life/palliative care, with a maximum entitlement of 14 days per caregiver per year across periods of at least 4 days. Headcount is approximately 50 employees, and the organization delivers more than 3,000 days of respite annually.

Service delivery runs through a gatekeeper referral model embedded in Quebec's public health network (RSSS): only healthcare professionals at CLSC/CIUSSS/CISSS facilities can submit online respite requests on behalf of caregivers, after which Baluchon's clinical services team conducts a 1.5-hour registration interview and matches a respite worker. The Chaudière-Appalaches region is a documented exception permitting direct caregiver requests as part of a pilot. The underlying operational technology includes the proprietary 'Répix' software for respite request processing and management, complemented by a 2013-vintage collaborative learning platform (with SMA Solutions de Micro-Apprentissage) supporting respite-worker training. Supporting products include Baluchon Escapade (discounted caregiver accommodation partnerships with Spa Eastman, Hôtel Château Laurier Québec, Hôtel Château Bellevue Québec, and Monastère des Augustines), personalized care journals with clinical follow-up, and caregiver training services.

Revenue is assembled from four streams: recurring MSSS government subsidies (first established 2007, second in 2019), family contributions at a $15/day rate frozen since 2008, private donations through the wholly-owned Fondation Baluchon Répit long terme (covering approximately $200/day of actual costs), and $20 annual memberships. The actual cost per day of 'baluchonnage' is stated as 'several hundred dollars,' with the residual funded through Foundation donations and government grants — most recently a $700,000 2021 MSSS grant financing 1,200 additional respite days for 700 caregivers. The model is supply-constrained (30% average waitlist), and international expansion is signal-only: a Belgian franchise has operated since 2004, with exploratory interest from France and Switzerland.

Name

Baluchon Répit long terme

Legal name

Baluchon Répit long terme

Website

https://baluchonrepit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baluchon Répit long terme is a Quebec non-profit founded in 1999 that delivers the only province-wide in-home long-term respite service — 4 to 14 consecutive days of 24/7 care by trained respite workers — for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, and end-of-life conditions, accessed via Quebec's public health network referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-home respite care services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Home Health Care Services (6216)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Overnight & Live-In Respite Care (HLADAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia/Alzheimer’s Respite Care (Specialized) (HLADAKAG), Live-In Respite Care (Multi-Day) (HSABAGAC), Respite In-Home Care (Short-Term Relief) (HLADAGAH)

Keywords

• In-home respite care
• Caregiver support services
• Long-term care relief
• Alzheimer home care
• Family caregiver respite

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Recurring government funding from Quebec's Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS). First recurring engagement established in 2007, with a second added in 2019 under Minister Marguerite Blais to accommodate expanded service demand.
2. Family Contributions: Families pay $15 per day for respite services, which has remained unchanged since 2008. This subsidized rate covers only a small portion of actual costs.
3. Private Donations and Foundation Support: The Fondation Baluchon Répit long terme collects donations through benefit events, direct mail campaigns, and fundraisers. Donors include individuals, private foundations, and corporations. The Foundation covers approximately $200 per day of the actual respite care costs.
4. Membership Fees: Annual membership available for $20 per year, granting access to annual general meetings and regular updates on organizational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Baluchon Répit long terme provides long-term in-home respite care ("baluchonnage") where trained respite workers (baluchonneuses/baluchonneurs) move into the home of a person with loss of autonomy to replace the primary caregiver for 4 to 14 consecutive days, 24/7. Services cover Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, bedridden conditions, palliative care, and other degenerative illnesses, complemented by caregiver training, personalized care journals, and the Baluchon Escapade getaway program offering discounted accommodations.

Product overview

Baluchon Répit long terme is a Quebec-based nonprofit organization offering a unique in-home long-term respite care solution. The core offering is 'baluchonnage' — 4 to 14 consecutive days of 24/7 in-home care where trained respite workers replace the primary caregiver. This is supplemented by the Baluchon Escapade program (partner accommodations for caregivers to getaway during respite), support services including personalized care journals and clinical follow-up, and caregiver training. The Fondation Baluchon Répit long terme operates as the fundraising arm supporting the service delivery. Originally focused on Alzheimer's, the organization expanded in 2021 to serve people with various degenerative conditions (Parkinson's, ALS, MS, bedridden, palliative care). The organization rebranded in May 2023 from 'Baluchon Alzheimer' to 'Baluchon Répit long terme' to reflect its broader scope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Baluchon Escapade: A program that offers caregivers the opportunity to unwind away from home during respite periods, with partner accommodations including Spa Eastman, Hôtel Château Laurier Québec, Hôtel Château Bellevue Québec, and Monastère des Augustines

Products and services

• Baluchonnage (In-Home Respite Care) The primary service: 4 to 14 consecutive days of 24/7 in-home respite care where trained respite workers (baluchonneuses) move into the care recipient's home to fully replace the primary caregiver while maintaining the recipient's daily routine. Designed for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, MS, bedridden conditions, palliative care needs, and other degenerative illnesses.
• Baluchon Escapade (Getaway Program) A companion program providing caregivers with discounted accommodation and wellness packages at partner hotels and spas (Spa Eastman, Hôtel Château Laurier Québec, Hôtel Château Bellevue Québec, Monastère des Augustines) during their respite period, allowing them to rest away from home while the care recipient is supported by a respite worker.
• Support Services and Caregiver Training Pre-respite, during-respite, and post-respite support including personalized care journals with observations, strategies, and tailored advice, plus clinical services follow-up. Includes caregiver training equipping family caregivers with techniques, skills, strategies, and knowledge to carry out caregiving duties more effectively, including new intervention strategies for difficult situations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 days of respite offered annually across Quebec
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TVA Productions II Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerous donor with Pier-Luc Funk's participation in the show Le Tricheur benefiting Baluchon through the Élisabeth Rancourt production.
• Spa EastmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaluchon Escapade partner offering caregivers discounted spa stays. Provides 4th night at 50% off and 7th night free on Destination Spa packages for caregivers with respite bookings.
• Hôtel Château Laurier QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaluchon Escapade partner offering reduced rates for caregivers needing accommodation during respite periods. Four-star hotel in Quebec City.
• Hôtel Château Bellevue QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaluchon Escapade partner offering reduced rates for caregivers. Located in Old Quebec with historic buildings.
• Monastère des AugustinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaluchon Escapade partner offering caregivers dedicated suites in heritage site with healthy meals, daily activities (relaxation, meditation, art, cinema), and museum access. Located in Old Quebec.
• Baluchon Alzheimer BelgiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational franchise established in 2004 through initiative of Baron Évence Coppée, with Julos Beaucarne as sponsor. Model adapted for Belgian context.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ParaMed Home Health Care: Canadian home and community care provider offering in-home nursing, personal support, and respite services across multiple provinces. Comparable to Baluchon's home-based elder-care and caregiver-support service lines within a similar Canadian regulatory and funding environment.
• SE Health (Saint Elizabeth Health Care): Major Canadian not-for-profit home health care provider delivering nursing, personal support, and caregiver respite services. Directly comparable to Baluchon's nonprofit, Canadian home-care service model and reliance on publicly funded health-system referrals.
• Bayshore HealthCare: One of Canada's largest home and community health services providers, offering in-home nursing, personal care, and caregiver respite across multiple provinces. Comparable to Baluchon's home-based elder-care delivery model and Canadian footprint, with broader clinical scope.
• Home Instead: Global in-home senior care franchise offering companionship, personal care, and respite services to family caregivers. Comparable to Baluchon in its in-home, non-medical elder-care model, though it operates on an hourly/scheduled basis rather than multi-day live-in shifts.
• Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Canada: National Canadian charitable home and community care provider offering in-home nursing, personal care, and respite services to seniors and their caregivers. Comparable as a Canadian nonprofit delivering subsidized in-home elder care through a referral and government-funded model.
• We Care Home Health Services: Canadian home health care provider offering in-home personal support, nursing, and respite services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Comparable to Baluchon's in-home care delivery model and target caregiver customer segment.
• Comfort Keepers: International in-home care franchise specializing in senior companionship, personal care, and respite care for family caregivers. Closely comparable to Baluchon's mission of supporting unpaid caregivers through in-home care, though delivered on a shorter-shift basis.
• Right at Home Canada: Canadian franchise network providing in-home personal care, companionship, and respite services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Comparable to Baluchon's in-home caregiver-respite offering, typically delivered on a shorter-shift, visit-based basis.

Emerging players

• L'Appui pour les proches aidants: Quebec-wide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting family caregivers through information, referral, and respite services funded by the Quebec government. Comparable to Baluchon as a Quebec-based caregiver-support organization, though L'Appui focuses on referral and information rather than live-in in-home respite delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Revera: One of Canada's largest senior care operators, providing retirement residences, long-term care, and home health services. Comparable as a broad Canadian senior-care incumbent that includes home-based services, though Revera's core offering is residential rather than live-in in-home respite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/balzheimer
• Facebookfacebook.com/Baluchon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baluchon-repit

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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