Type A Continuing Care Home

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone


Description
Offers 24/7 care for people with complex, unpredictable medical needs who require 24-hour onsite Registered Nurse assessment and/or treatment.

Continuing Care Home Type A is for individuals who may:

  • have highly complex, unpredictable medical needs including chronic disease management
  • experience serious changes in healthcare needs requiring unscheduled registered nurse assessment and intervention
  • have a need for complex medication management and other treatments delivered by an registered nurse
  • have health conditions requiring rehabilitation or dietary professional assessment and intervention
  • have complex nutritional needs requiring diet or texture requirements
  • have unpredictable behaviour, including increased safety risks to themselves or others
  • require extensive assistance with all aspects of daily activities including grooming, hygiene, eating, transfers, mobility, etc.
  • be unable to use a call system to get help

Key Provider: dietitians, doctors, health care aides, licenced practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, You can be referred and assessed by a Transition Coordinator or Case Manager. If you are eligible, you will receive further information about the service.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

You will be assessed to find a place that is right for your needs. Wait may be dependant on services needed.


Telephone
780-496-1300 (Continuing Care Access - Information and Referral)
Web Site
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/page15328.aspx
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No,

There is a cost for accommodation and extra services. Accommodation charges will not exceed the maximum amounts set by the Government of Alberta. Additional costs may vary at difference sites.




Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 20, 2024
Address
9A St. Vital Avenue
St Albert, AB, T8N 1K1
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Hours of Operation
24/7 -

Caregivers are on staff 24/7