Levels of Care

Continuing Care

Through Site Directly | Through AHS Case Manager

Spaces Accessed through Site Directly

Spaces that are accessible through the site directly are licensed by the Government of Alberta and provide accommodation with a range of amenities and services depending on the site.

Examples include seniors lodges and supportive living.

Access

These types of spaces are accessed directly through the site by contacting the operators.

Fees

In these sites, accommodation charges are set by the operator and vary from site to site.

Home Care can be provided in any supportive living site if a resident requires health and personal care services. Home Care services are determined by AHS or by care operators who are contracted by AHS to provide care with oversight from AHS.

Supportive living operators may also offer health and personal care services for a fee. Please note that AHS does not provide oversight for services obtained directly from a site.

Types of Spaces

  • Seniors Lodges
    Seniors Lodges provide rooms, suites, and support services geared to low-income adults over 65 years old to stay independent
     
  • Supportive Living
    Supportive Living provides rooms, suites, and support services helping adults over 18 years old to stay independent

 

Spaces Accessed through AHS Case Manager

Spaces accessed through an AHS Case Manager include designated supportive living and long term care.

Access

Access is determined by AHS based on an individual's assessment. Care is provided by AHS or by care operators who are contracted with AHS to provide care with oversight from AHS.

Fees

The health and personal care services provided at these sites are paid by AHS, and residents are responsible for paying the accommodation charge.

Types of Spaces

  • Designated Supportive Living 3 (DSL3)
    DSL3 provides on-site health and personal care by health care aides (HCAs)
     
  • Designated Supportive Living 4 (DSL4)
    DSL4 provides on-site health and personal care for more complex needs by health care aides (HCAs) and licensed practical (LPNs)
     
  • Designated Supportive Living 4 Dementia (DSL4D)
    DSL4D provides on-site health and personal care with specialized dementia care in a secure environment
     
  • Long Term Care (LTC)
    LTC provides on-site health and personal care for the most complex needs by health care aides (HCAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs)