References to continuing care (including home care, designated supportive living, long term care and hospice) may not reflect the updated language or terms found in the new Alberta Continuing Care Act effective April 1, 2024. Refer to the Continuing Care Glossary for definitions.
Continuing care homes are publicly funded facility-based accommodations that provide care, including a range of health and support services appropriate to meet residents’ assessed needs.
Staffing arrangements differ between Continuing Care Homes, but your healthcare team is accessible in all types of Continuing Care Homes, either onsite, on-call or virtually.
This environment provides onsite registered nurse and/or registered psychiatric nurse care, assessment and/or treatment 24-hours a day. Licensed practical nurses may also be onsite in addition onsite personal care and support provided by health care aides. Continuing Care Home Type A may also have a secure space. Some sites may have specialized programs and services available for residents with complex clinical or complex functional care requirements (e.g., rehabilitation).
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