Pine and Spruce Cottages
These cottages provide a Designated Assisted Living Level 3 (DAL3) option for people who can make decisions, be responsible for themselves, but need extra support with the activities of daily living and are unable to have their needs met at home.
There is access to Personal Care Aides on a 24-hour basis.
Eligibility
Admission to DAL3 is determined by the Alberta Health Services Placement Process based on health, residential, and personal care needs. The criteria for eligibility is:
- meets the criteria for the Home Care Program
- requires residential-based observation and supervision for safety and security 24 hours per day
- requires scheduled assistance with personal care supports
- is the most appropriate housing and care setting available
Waitlists and placement are coordinated by Alberta Health Services and The Bethany Group.
Fee
The resident pays the set accommodation fee and is responsible for any medications, personal care supplies and equipment (e.g. walkers, wheelchairs, bed alarms, etc.) There is no charge for professional health or personal care services.
If required, subsidies are available through the
enhanced Alberta Seniors Benefit or through AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) www.seniors.gov.ab.ca
Services
Housing Services
- full meals and snacks
- weekly housekeeping and regular maintenance
- laundry facilities
- emergency response
- 24-hour safety and security monitoring
- social/leisure/spiritual opportunities
Professional Health Services
A variety of professional care services/supports are delivered by the Home Care Team based on the resident’s needs.
The Health Care Team monitors the needs of each resident and adjusts his/her Care Plan. If care needs can no longer be met in DAL, the Case Coordinator will work with the resident and family to transfer to a more appropriate care setting.
Personal Care Services
Based on the resident’s needs, a variety of personal care supports are delivered by on-site staff. These supports may include assistance with bathing, dressing, simple wound care, medication assistance, etc.
Eden Philosophy
The Bethany Group has adopted the Eden Alternative as the guiding philosophy in our residential care settings. This philosophy provides guidance on how we can help people to continue to live meaningful lives when they can no longer live independently. It supports an environment that addresses the three "plagues" of loneliness, helplessness and boredom and creates a place where residents want to live, families want to visit, and staff wants to work.
Roles and Responsibilities
The resident is responsible for:
- his/her own Care Plan
- payment of housing and residential support costs
- the ability to participate in the daily and social activities of a group setting acknowledging the possibility of a move to a higher level care setting, if needed
Family members/friends/guardians are responsible for:
- providing transportation for appointments and personal outings (e.g. doctor, dentist, entertainment, etc.)
- assisting in management of personal finances, if needed
- supporting resident’s social and emotional well-being
- assisting with any transfer to a higher level care setting, if required
- communicating with Home Care and/or The Bethany Group to assist and support the resident with his/her Care Plan, if required.
Contact Information
For more information contact:
Manager, Designated Assisted Living
4215 55 Street
Camrose, AB T4V 4S9
Telephone: 780.679-1001
A copy of a brochure about the services offered at Pine and Spruce Cottages is available.