Respite Care

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone


Description
Respite care provides a scheduled break for caregivers from caring for the chronically or terminally ill person living at home.

Short-term care provided in a continuing care living centre for persons living at home to provide a break for their caregiver.


Key Provider: home support aides, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, A home care case manager completes a respite application, which is then sent to a continuing care placement office.
Referral Process: Yes,

Respite application is submitted through a home care case manager




Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-895-2211
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees are the same as the current continuing care accommodation charges and depend on the type of respite room (semi-private or private).




Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Respite application is submitted through a home care case manager

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Ambulance Bay
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
August 2, 2023
Address
5216 53 Street
Lamont, AB, T0B 2R0

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including an emergency department with limited hours.


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Hours of Operation
24/7 -

Phone during hours of operation for information on service delivery.