Home Care Services

Alberta Health Services - South Zone

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Description
Provides support for people with medical needs including activities of daily living so they can live in their own homes or communities.

Helps people of all ages that live at home and need support, including:

  • nursing services
  • personal care services
  • respite services
  • palliative care
  • wound care
  • self managed care (SMC)
  • living option assessments

Home Care team members meet with clients to assess their needs and create a care plan.


Key Provider: health care aids (HCAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Anyone living in Alberta with a valid provincial health care card (or registration in progress) can receive Home Care services as long as their health care needs can be safely met in the home. Consistent access criteria have been developed provincially for Type B (Supportive Living) and Type A (Long Term Care) and serve as general guidelines. Each client is individually assessed.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Call for information. Anyone can refer for home care service. Home care intakes are done by coordinated access.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-866-388-6380
Telephone
403-553-5300
Fax
403-553-5301
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

There are no fees for Professional or Personal Care Services in Home Care. Accommodation Rates are standardized in Type B (Supportive Living) and Type A (Long Term Care) Centres that are funded by Alberta Health Services.




Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 23, 2024
Address
744 26 Street S
Fort Macleod, AB, T0L 0Z0

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.


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