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              Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital

              5402 47 St Castor T0C 0X0 External Link

              403.882.3434

              Continuing care Hospital

              Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital is an acute and continuing care centre. We provide a full range of health services to the people of Castor and surrounding areas and work closely with the neighbouring communities of Coronation and Consort.

              Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital exterior

              Continuing care

              Long-term care

              We offer quality, compassionate care to 20 residents. Our site is supported remotely by services such as respiratory therapy, social work, speech language pathology and a registered dietician.

              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: 403.882.2882
              Fax: 403.882.2751

              Recreation therapy

              We offer recreation and leisure services to enhance the health and well-being of our residents and patients. We support choice and help you follow your interests.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.3434
              Fax: 403.882.2751

              Respite care

              We have two beds available for respite care. The service fee for this care covers your stay, all meals and snacks, and recreation therapy.

              Admission

              You will need to apply for respite care through a Home Care case manager. Call 811 to be connected to a home care office in your health zone.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.3434
              Fax: 403.882.2751

              Hospital services

              Diagnostic imaging

              Our hospital offers diagnostic imaging for emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.

              Types of tests

              • electrocardiogram (ECG): a look at your heart activity and health
              • 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

              Wait times

              We see patients with the most urgent medical needs first. You may need to wait longer than expected for this reason.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.3434
              Fax: 403.882.3481

              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 healthcare card
              • a list of your medications
              • contact information for your doctor

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.3434, ext. 1001
              Fax: 403.882.3068

              Family clinic

              The Castor Medical Clinic provides a wide range of family medical services to people of all ages. 

              Services

              • acute care (treatment for short-term illnesses or injuries)
              • chronic care (treatment for long-term illnesses such as asthma, hypertension or emphysema)
              • preventive medicine
              • mental health support
              • social work support
              • foot care
              • exercise care
              • minor surgical procedures
              • referrals

              Hours

              Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
              Closed for lunch, 12-1 p.m.
              Closed on statutory holidays

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.2665
              Fax: 403.882.3525

              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

              We offer laboratory services to help healthcare providers better understand your health. You may be an emergency patient, inpatient or outpatient to receive these services.

              Appointments

              If you are an outpatient, please book your appointment online through Alberta Precision LaboratoriesExternal Link.

              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

              Wait times

              We see patients with the most urgent medical needs first. You may need to wait longer than expected for this reason.

              Hours

              Services are available for emergencies outside regular hours.
              Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.3434, ext. 1127
              Fax: 403.882.3481

              Occupational therapy

              We help people who have had an illness or injury learn, relearn or maintain skills for carrying out daily activities. You may receive services either at your home or in our clinic. 

              Services

              • assessment
              • evaluation
              • rehabilitation
              • treatment
              • education (i.e., learning to live with a disability or manage a chronic disease)
              • end-of-life care

              Hours

              Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

              Contact

              Phone: 403.882.3434

              Palliative care

              Our hospital 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 esources
              • 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.

              Contact

              Main phone: 403.882.3434

              Spiritual care

              Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital offers spiritual care for patients and their families.

              More information

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              Meet Tanya Gilchrist

              During her years at Our Lady of the Rosary, Tanya Gilchrist has been a recreation therapist, a health care aide, a UNE and now a registered nurse.

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              Suites

              We have 14 private suites and four semi-private suites for residents.

              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 living rooms with TVs where you can sit and talk or relax with loved ones. One can be arranged into a small private area.

              Outdoor patios

              There are three outdoor areas for residents to enjoy sunshine and fresh air. We have a gazebo, an enclosed courtyard and an area with raised beds for resident flowers.

              Rehabilitation room

              Our rehabilitation room is specially designed to support residents in occupational and recreational therapy.

              Chapel

              Open daily, our chapel is available to all patients, residents, families and visitors. Learn more about spiritual care at Our Lady of the Rosary.

              Amenities for residents

              Hair salon

              Residents and families can use the hair salon or access our in-house hairdresser.

              Visitor guidelines

              Visiting hours

              11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

              Children are welcome to visit and should be supervised by an adult.

              Family contact with units

              To limit interruptions to patient care, please choose one family member as a main family contact.

              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, on the east side of the hospitalPDF Document.

              Admission

              Main admitting

              Phone

              403.882.3434

              Location

              Inside the front lobby

              Emergency admitting

              Phone

              403.882.3434

              Location

              East side of the hospital

              Hours

              24 hours

              General resources

              Resident and family handbookPDF Document Your role in safe care Guide to clean hands Request health information or health records Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital legacy storyPDF Document

              Long-term care 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 long-term care External Link Levels of care External Link Support for caregivers External Link

              Address

              Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital
              5402 47 St
              Castor AB  T0C 0X0External Link

              Phone

              403.882.3434

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