Respite Care

Alberta Health Services - North Zone


Description
This service offers family or caregivers short-term relief.

Respite services provide caregivers a short period of rest or relief from their caregiving responsibilities. Overnight respite services are offered in a Continuing Care environment and organized through Home Care. A Home Care Case Manager can review respite options available.


Key Provider: health care aides, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), OT/PTs, physicians
Eligibility
Yes, Site specific, contact site directly for admission processes.
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, Site specific; the respite bed can be booked through placement, home care or directly though the site.
Referral Process: Yes,

Site specific, contact site directly for instruction on referral process.




Waiting Period: Yes, An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Telephone
780-332-6500
Fax
780-332-1177
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Site specific, contact site directly for information on cost.




Fee Reduction: Yes,

Seniors may submit receipts to Alberta Seniors Benefits.




Membership Fee: No


Documents Required

Site specific, contact site directly for instruction on referral process.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
July 11, 2024
Address
5621 50 Avenue
Grimshaw, AB, T0H 1W0
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Hours of Operation

Admission to respite is Monday to Friday @ 10:00.  Contact North Zone Placement to request respite admission. 

 

Respite services provided at the facility are 24 hours.