Type C - Hospice Continuing Care Home

Alberta Health Services - North Zone


Description
Offers care for people who are in the final stages of life-ending illnesses (palliative care). Requires a diagnosis of a life limiting illness with 3 months or less to live.

Provides palliative care for people who are in the final stages of life-ending illnesses and support for their families.

Services include:

  • managing pain
  • helping with daily living activities (personal care)
  • emotional, psychological and spiritual support

Key Provider: doctors, health care aides(HCA), home care service managers, hospice workers, registered nurses (RNs), volunteers
Eligibility
Yes, For people who have:
  • a life expectancy of less than 3 months
  • signed a form saying they do not want to be resuscitated
  • a need to be in a bed or chair most of the time
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: Yes,

Referral from a doctor and / or home care is needed.




Waiting Period: Yes,

Waiting times vary.


Telephone
780-357-5700
Fax
780-357-5710
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Referral from a doctor and / or home care is needed.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 29, 2024
Address
11460 104 Avenue
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 3G9
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Hours of Operation
24/7