La Crete Community Health Centre
10601 100 Avenue La Crete T0H 2H0
The La Crete Community Health Centre is both an outpatient and continuing care facility. We offer health services and long-term care to meet your needs now and in the future.
Continuing care services
Long-term care
We offer compassionate long-term care to people who have complex medical issues and need 24-hour nursing.
Contact
Phone: 780.928.6815 780.841.3207
Tollfree: 855.371.4122
Fax: 855.776.3508
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.
Services
- medical care
- spiritual care
- education and resources
- support for your family
Visiting
Your family and pets are welcome to visit anytime.
Referral
Your healthcare provider may contact us to have you admitted.
Respite care
We offer short-term overnight respite services in our continuing care unit. Respite services are organized through Home Care. A Home Care case manager will review your respite options with you.
Contact
Phone: 780.928.4348
Fax: 780.928.4368
Health centre services
Advanced ambulatory care centre
Our centre offers medical care to people who have minor illnesses or injuries and need immediate treatment.
Diagnoses (e.g., laboratory and X-ray services) and treatment are available after hours.
Contact
Phone: 780.928.3733
Fax: 780.928.3080
Diagnostic imaging
Our centre offers diagnostic imaging for outpatients.
Types of tests
- general radiography (X-ray): a look inside your body, for example, at bones and organs
What to bring to your test
- two pieces of government-issued identification (such as your healthcare card and driver’s license)
- a requisition from your doctor
Contact
Phone: 780.928.3245
Fax: 780.928.2420
Laboratory services
Our clinic provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider including a comprehensive range of routine and specialized lab testing and clinical consultations:
Services
- blood and body fluid sample collection
- biochemistry and toxicology
- electrocardiogram
- genetics and genomics
- urinalysis
- transfusion medicine
- hematology
- coagulation studies
- microbiology
- public health testing
- serology
- surgical pathology
- cytopathology
- autopsy pathology
- student practicum training for medical lab technologists and medical lab assistants
Contact
Phone: 780.928.3245
Fax: 780.928.2420
Nutrition counselling
Our registered dietitians will help you improve your eating patterns. They may also recommend a special diet to help you manage your condition. Most sessions with the dietitian are one-on-one. Groups sessions may be offered to promote greater learning.
Contact
Phone: 780.538.7360
Fax: 888.786.8569
Medical clinic
We provide a range of primary care services to people in the community.
Services
- routine check-ups and physical exams
- vaccinations and immunizations
- management of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and asthma
- treatment of common illnesses like colds, flu and minor injuries
- mental health support and counseling
- obstetrics
- referrals to specialists when necessary
- health education and promotion of healthy lifestyles
- minor surgical procedures
You may make an appointment or visit our clinic as a walk-in patient.
Contact
Phone: 780.928.3733
Fax: 780.928.3080
Mental health
We provide services for people of all ages who have moderate to severe addiction and/or mental health concerns. Parents are expected to be involved in services for children and youth unless they are assessed as a mature minor.
We focus on short-term recovery. Our team will help you and your family set achievable treatment goals for stabilizing and changing your condition.
Addiction services (for people with alcohol, tobacco, gambling and/or other drug concerns) may include:
- assessment
- treatment
- referrals to treatment centres
- short-term outpatient treatment services (including individual, family and/or group counselling)
Mental health services may include:
- assessment
- outpatient treatment (including individual, family and/or group counselling)
Contact
Phone: 888.594.0211
Tollfree: 877.303.2642 (24-hour helpline)
Fax: 780.926.7378
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: 780.841.3201
Fax: 780.926.7375
Physical therapy
We serve patients with physical issues related to an injury, disability or other health condition. We work with you to help you reach your mobility goals.
Services
- consultation
- assessment
- goal setting
- education re: injury management and prevention
- orthopedic injury or surgery rehabilitation
- falls prevention
- chronic pain management
- functional restoration
- neurological rehabilitation
- gait, balance and co-ordination re-education and training
Contact
Phone: 780.841.3201
Fax: 780.926.7375
Speech language pathology
We offer services to meet the needs of people who have problems with communication, eating, feeding or swallowing. We work with you so you can take part in activities that are important to you.
Contact
Phone: 780.841.3201
Fax: 780.926.7375
Suites
We have 20 continuing care beds in 18 single suites and four double suites. Each suite includes a private bathroom. Additionally, we have two respite care suites and a palliative care suite. All suites can be furnished with a bed, dresser, nightstand, television and reclining chair.
Common areas
Dining area and kitchenette
We have a dining area and kitchenette where you can sit, dine and relax.
Living rooms
We have two large living rooms with fireplaces where you can sit and talk or visit with loved ones. There are also common room spaces, including an additional fireplace and television area.
Outdoor patio
There is a large outdoor area where you can enjoy sunshine and fresh air. It includes a gazebo, an enclosed courtyard and an area with raised beds, giving you opportunities to plant and tend to flowers.
Rehabilitation room
Our rehabilitation room is specially designed to support you with occupational and recreational therapy.
Great room
We have a large great room that may be used for entertainment and celebrations. This room is also used for religious services held on-site.
Neighbourhood
La Crete Continuing Care Centre is located a short distance from La Crete's main street, shops, restaurants and other services and amenities that offer support for you and your family.
Amenities for residents
Meals
We serve full, nutritious meals three times a day in our dining rooms.
Laundry
We offer laundry services. Speak to your resident care manager for information.
Resident and family council
We have a resident and family council that meets regularly. The council is a way to share information, talk about concerns and work together to improve the quality of life at our centre.
Virtual tour
Visitor guidelines
Visiting hours
Visiting hours are from 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Visitors of all ages are welcome. We believe visits enrich the quality of life of our residents.
The following guidelines will help make your visit as pleasant as possible:
- Respect all visitors, staff and residents.
- For their own safety, children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
- You are welcome to use the outdoor areas for visits.
- Visiting hours are flexible; however, in some circumstances, they may be restricted due to a resident's condition.
- The attending physician must approve medications brought into the centre.
- If you need supplies for caregiving, you can get them from the care staff.
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.
Social work
Our social workers provide services to enhance your mental health and well-being and help you work through challenges and concerns.
Services
Contact
Phone: 780.841.3201
Fax: 780.926.7375