Respite Services

Alberta Health Services - South Zone

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Description
Provides much-needed breaks for caregivers from the demands of caring for the chronically or terminally ill person living at home.

Provides short-term care for a chronically or terminally ill person in a continuing care facility to allow the caregiver to take a break.


Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Clients must be eligible for or receiving Home Care services or waiting for long-term care placement.
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, Contact Home Care to arrange.
Respite beds are offered based on availability of rooms at the time of request.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-526-3818
Fax
403-528-8942
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees are based on the daily rate according to the Continuing Care Accommodation rates.




Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 2, 2025
Address
156 3 Street NE
Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 5M1

This Covenant Health facility provides a range of healthcare services. There is no emergency department at this location.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Hours of operations are for admission arrangements only.