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Programs & Services


Palliative Care

Provides care for people at the end of life.

Supports people and their families during the dying process and at the end of life. Services are offered in different places, including at home, in health centres, and in continuing care centres.

Services include:

  • assessing and dealing with symptoms
  • giving end-of-life care options
  • planning care at home
  • offering counselling and support
  • helping people access care and resources outside the area

Contact Details

Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre

Address
5228 50 Avenue
Rimbey, Alberta
T0C 2J0
Telephone
403-843-2271
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Call during hours of operation for information on service delivery.

Access
Service Providers May Include
counsellors, dietitians, doctors, palliative care specialists, pastoral care counsellors, pharmacists, registered nurses (RNs), rehabilitation therapists, social workers, volunteers
Eligibility

Must be diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. This includes end-stage chronic disease.

Service Access

New clients need to call Continuing Care Access Centre toll free intake line at: 1-855-371-4122 weekdays from 8:15am - 8:30pm and weekends from 8:15am - 4:30pm. Existing clients contact their local office as normal.


Wait Times

Waiting times vary depending on the urgency of need at the time of referral.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations