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              St. Joseph’s Home

              156 3 St NE Medicine Hat T1A 5M1 External Link

              403.526.3818

              Continuing care

              St. Joseph’s Home is a supportive living community that helps you with health and personal care. We also offer compassionate end-of-life care for those in need.

              St. Joseph's Home exterior

              Interpretive services

              We offer interpretive services for patients, residents and families who prefer to communicate in a language other than English. You may request services in person, through live video or over the phone.

              To arrange for an interpreter, speak to a member of your care team.

              Palliative care

              St. Joseph’s Home provides holistic, comfort-based hospice care for people at end of life and their families. We also lend equipment for patients and families to use in their own homes at no cost.

              Palliative care at St. Joseph's Home

              Respite care

              We offer respite care for a maximum of 14 days.

              Access

              You will need to apply for respite care through a Home Care case manager with Medicine Hat Home Care. Phone 403.581.5750 to speak to a case manager.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.526.3818

              Special auxiliary beds

              We provide convalescent and palliative care for patients who do not need to be in the hospital but need more care than they can get at home. You may stay in the program for up to two months.

              Referral

              Your healthcare provider may connect you with our services.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.526.3818

              Spiritual care

              Our team offers spiritual care services to our patients, residents and families, regardless of faith, background or tradition. We honour each person’s wishes and unique journey.

              Chaplain services

              Our chaplain is on-site to respond to a wide range of needs. They may:

              • support you with end-of-life concerns, including ceremonies, memorial planning and decision-making
              • help you explore meaning and purpose in life
              • support you during grief and loss
              • explore ethical concerns facing patients, residents and staff
              • provide religious care (prayer, requests for sacraments or visits from faith leaders)
              • help you explore your understanding of God or the Divine
              • arrange a quiet space for you in the chapel

              Hours

              Please call to confirm our current hours.

              Contact

              Ask a member of your care team to connect you with our chaplain.

              Phone: 403.526.3818

              Supportive living level 2

              We offer a supportive living level 2 program for adults in a homelike lodge setting. We have a variety of room sizes for your privacy and comfort. Contact us for a viewing or more information.

              Costs

              Single room: $1,300/per month
              Double room: $1,800/per month (one person)
              Double room: $2,300/per month (two people)

              Admission

              Contact us for a tour and to complete an application.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.526.3818

              Latest news

              Memorial wall at St. Joseph’s Home honours patients on palliative unit

              The “butterfly wall” at St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat is a beautiful reminder of patients who have passed away on the palliative unit.

              Palliative care

              March 21, 2024

              Painted mural of a tree and a kaleidoscope of butterflies
              Meet Rose Sanchez, unit clerk, St. Joseph’s Home

              Recently nominated for a Covenant Mission Award for Stewardship by her peers, Rose Sanchez shares what she enjoys most about her job.

              Our people

              June 7, 2023

              Rose Sanchez headshot
              Meet Christina Bueckert

              Christina’s passion and dedication for her work haven’t gone unnoticed by her peers as they recently nominated her for the Covenant Mission Award for Compassion

              Our people

              May 8, 2023

              Christina poses near a stained glass window on Carmel Hospice.
              More news at St. Joseph's Home

              Suites

              All suites can be furnished room with a bed, dresser, nightstand, TV, reclining chair and lamp for a small fee.

              Single suites

              Single suites range in size from 180 to190 square feet

              Double suites

              Double suites range in size from 300 to 400 square feet

              Parking

              We offer a limited number of parking spots for residents.

              Amenities for residents

              Meals

              You are invited to eat in our main floor dining room and have access to various lounges and kitchenettes on each floor. Guests are welcome to use vending machines for snacks or drinks.

              Laundry

              You have access to two coin-operated laundry rooms or can register for monthly laundry services.

              Chapel

              We have a chapel that is open 24 hours for quiet reflection and prayer. Everyone is welcome to use it, and service times are posted at the door.

              Recreation

              We have a main recreation room, a games room (including pool and shuffleboard tables) and a library.

              Hair salon

              Our hair salon is open one day per week for drop-ins or appointments.

              Outdoor courtyard

              We have an outdoor courtyard and are next door to Stations of the Cross Park, which is part of the St. Joseph's Home campus.

              Visitor guidelines

              Visiting hours

              8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

              Visitor notes

              • Family members and visitors are welcome. We believe visits contribute greatly to the comfort and well-being of our patients and residents. At times, we may suggest restrictions on visiting hours to ensure the best patient care.
              • We ask guests and visitors to sign in and out at the main elevator on the main floor.
              • The building is locked 24/7, but you can request access by ringing the bell at either the front entrance or ramp entrance at the back of the building.
              • Children are welcome and should be supervised by an adult.

              Stop the spread of germs

              • For the safety of our patients and residents, we encourage you to clean your hands when you visit. See our guide to clean hands for information on protecting yourself and your loved ones.
              • If you’re sick, wait and visit your loved one when you’re feeling better. If you must visit and you’re coughing or sneezing, consider wearing a mask to protect your loved one.
              • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then discard the tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow.
              • Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing.

              Parking

              We offer free visitor parking, including accessible parking stalls, in the parking lot behind and around the buildingPDF Document, including 3rd Street. Please be aware of restricted areas of parking and designated resident parking spots.

              General resources

              Resident and family handbookPDF Document Your role in safe care Guide to clean hands Request health information or health records St. Joseph's Home legacy storyPDF Document

              Supportive living resources

              Alzheimer's Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories External Link Canadian Mental Health Association External Link Getting a case manager External Link Learn about supportive living External Link Levels of care External Link Support for caregivers External Link

              Address

              St. Joseph's Home
              156 3 St NE
              Medicine Hat AB  T1A 5M1External Link

              Phone

              403.526.3818

              Fax

              403.528.8942

              Site administrator

              Ryan Wiest

              403.526.3818

              ryan.wiest@covenanthealth.ca

              Clinical unit manager

              Racquel Charnetski

              403.526.3818

              racquel.charnetski@covenanthealth.ca

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