Home Care

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone


Description
Supports people with medical needs so they can live in their own homes, lodges or group homes.

Helps people of all ages who live at home and need medical support, which may include:

  • care after surgery
  • short-term and long-term care needs
  • palliative and end-of-life care
  • respite services
  • equipment for short-term loans

An AHS case manager and registered nurse meet with clients and help decide which services they need. This service also assesses applications for long-term care, supportive living, and facility respite care. The Continuing Care Access Line is available for new patients and their family to call if they have questions or inquiries about accessing Home Care services in their community (during and after regular business hours).


Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), occupational therapists (OTs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
N/A
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Referrals to Home Care are placed though Continuing Care Access (CCA). The CCA team can be contacted by you, family, friends, healthcare providers or community agencies to request services.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-342-4400
Telephone
780-496-1300 (Continuing Care Access)
Fax
780-643-1474
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Most services are covered for people with Alberta Health Care Insurance coverage, but there may be charges for services not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance. Out of province clients looking for home care services in Alberta should inquire on any potential charges prior to obtaining 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 17, 2024
Address
Bonaventure Gate; 13140 St. Albert Trail
Edmonton, AB, T5E 6R3
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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