Killam Health Centre
Killam Health Centre is both a health facility and continuing care community. We provide a broad scope of health services, including emergency care, for individuals and families.
Continuing care services
Long-term care
We offer quality, compassionate care to residents in private rooms.
Admission
Long-term care is available once you have been assessed by a case manager. You can choose to be placed with us, but you may have to wait for an opening.
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Recreation therapy
We offer recreation and leisure services to enhance the health and well-being of our residents. We support choice and help you follow your interests.
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Supportive living for dementia
Our centre offers secure space in 12 private rooms for people living with dementia who need support with health and personal care. Each room has its own bathroom.
Admission
You will need to apply for supportive living for dementia (SL4D) through a home care case manager. Contact 811 or email continuingcare@ahs.ca.
Contact
Supportive living level 4
Our centre offers 28 rooms for supportive living (SL4). Each room is private and has its own bathroom.
Admission
You will need to apply for supportive living (SL4) through a home care case manager. Contact 811 or email continuingcare@ahs.ca.
Contact
Hospital services
Diagnostic imaging
Killam Health Centre offers diagnostic imaging for emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.
Emergency department
Our emergency department diagnoses and treats health emergencies 24 hours a day, every day. If you have a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911.
For health concerns that are not an emergency, phone:
- your family doctor
- Health Link (811) to speak to a registered nurse
Wait times
We see the sickest patients first, regardless of when they arrive.
How long you wait can depend on the time of day and how busy we are at the time.
What to bring to the emergency department
If possible, bring:
- your provincial health care card
- a list of your medications
- contact information for your doctor
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Fax (weekdays): 780.385.3901
Fax (after hours): 780.385.3904
Heart monitoring
Killam Health Centre offers heart monitoring services to assess your health.
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.
Laboratory services
Killam Health Centre offers laboratory services for emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.
Medicine
Our medicine units diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions in people who are admitted to the hospital.
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Nutrition counselling
We provide nutrition counselling to help you stay healthy, prevent and manage diseases and recover from illness or surgery.
Eligibility
To use our services, you must:
- be 18 years or older
- have a referral from your doctor
Contact
Occupational therapy
We offer services to help you learn, relearn or maintain skills for carrying out daily activities if you have had an illness or injury.
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Palliative care
Our centre provides holistic, comfort-based palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
We offer care tailored to your wishes and needs. Our services include:
- medical care
- spiritual care
- education and resources
- support for your family
Learn more about palliative care through the Palliative Institute.
Visiting
Your family and pets are welcome to visit anytime.
Referral
Your healthcare provider may contact us to have you admitted.
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Physical therapy
We offer services to help you with physical issues related to an injury, disability or other health condition.
Contact
Phone: 780.385.3741
Fax: 780.385.3901
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 chaplains are 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
Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Contact
Ask a member of your care team to connect you with a chaplain.
Phone: 780.735.7161
Amenities for residents
Hair salon
We have a hair salon that is open to all residents of our Campus of Caring.
Latest news
Training program helps boost health care aides at Killam Health Centre
September 7, 2023
As a licensed practical nurse at Killam Health Centre, Donna Buelow says her true passion lies in seniors’ health and chronic disease management.
November 23, 2021
When Benny Mathew began working as a health care aide at Killam Health Centre, the Edmonton resident didn’t expect to find a second home there.
September 29, 2021
Suites
We have 46 single homelike suites with private bathrooms for individuals. Twelve of the suites are for those who need dementia care, and two are baratric suites.
There are four spacious, homelike couples’ suites with private bathrooms.
Common areas
Dining rooms
We have three cozy, quiet dining rooms where you can sit, dine and relax.
Living rooms
There are several living rooms throughout the campus where you can sit and talk or relax with your family.
Courtyards
We have two large courtyards where you can enjoy sunshine and fresh air.
Chapel
Our chapel is always open. All patients, residents, families and visitors are welcome to visit it to pray and meditate. Learn more about spiritual care at Killam Health Centre.
Virtual tour
Killam Health Centre (2020)
Virtual tour of continuing care Killam Health CentreVisitor guidelines
Visitors much check in at reception.
Stop the spread of germs
- For the safety of our patients and residents, we encourage you to clean your hands when you visit. See A 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 our main parking lot.
Admissions
Main admitting
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
After hours, on weekends and on holidays, visit the acute care nursing station.
Location
Inside the front lobby to the right
Phone
Emergency admitting
Hours
24 hours a day
Phone
Cafeteria
Our cafeteria is open to visitors only.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Chapel
Our chapel is always open. All patients, residents, families and visitors are welcome to visit it to pray and meditate. Learn more about spiritual care at Killam Health Centre.
Address
Killam Health Centre
5203 49 Ave
Killam AB T0B 2L0
Phone
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