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                    St. Michael’s Health Centre

                    1400 9 Ave S Lethbridge T1J 4V5

                    403.382.6400

                    Continuing care

                    St. Michael’s Health Centre is a continuing care community. We provide care for those who have complex needs in a warm, homelike setting. We also offer rehabilitation if you are recovering from a stroke, surgery or accident.

                    St. Michael's Health Centre exterior

                    Day programs

                    We offer day programs to adults who have physical, social or memory challenges. Our programs provide social connection, recreation and therapeutic activities for part of the day to help you stay independent.

                    More information

                    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.

                    Long-term care

                    We offer long-term care to residents who have health needs requiring 24-hour nursing. We also provide complex long-term care. This level of care is for people who need 24-hour nursing for complex illnesses, mental health needs or physical challenges.

                    We have 108 long-term care beds including 12 secure memory care beds, 24 mental health beds, four community transition beds and four complex medical beds.

                    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: 403.382.6400

                    Occupational therapy

                    Our occupational therapy program is combined with physical therapy. We offer services that promote our patients’ and residents’ independence. We work with you to create a holistic treatment plan that meets your needs.

                    We look at your needs for equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers. And we help you keep mobile and carry out your daily activities.

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6400
                    Fax: 406.382.6416

                    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

                    • spiritual care
                    • education and resources
                    • support for your family

                    Visiting

                    Your family and pets are welcome to visit anytime. Contact our volunteer co-ordinator at 403.382.6414 to arrange pet visits.

                    Referral

                    Your healthcare provider may contact us to have you admitted.

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6439

                    Post-acute rehabilitation

                    Our program serves patients who are recovering from a stroke, an accident or surgery.

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6441

                    Recreation therapy

                    We offer recreation and leisure activities to enhance our residents’ health and well-being. We support choice and independence. And we help you stay involved in the community and follow your interests. We also invite your loved ones to take part in your activities.

                    Fees

                    Many of the activities are free of charge. There are costs for special events and outings. These charges may include:

                    • transportation fees
                    • admission to special events
                    • meals or snacks away from the centre
                    • personal shopping
                    • special meals ordered in

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6482

                    Social work

                    Our social workers provide services to enhance your mental health and well-being and help you work through challenges and concerns.

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6400
                    Fax: 403.382.6413

                    Speech language pathology

                    We offer assessment and treatment for adults who have communication, voice and swallowing disorders.

                    Referral

                    You do not need a doctor’s referral to use these services. The fees are covered through Alberta Health.

                    Hours

                    Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
                    Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6400
                    Fax: 403.382.6413

                    Spiritual care

                    St. Michael’s Health Centre offers spiritual care to residents and their families.

                    More information

                    Supportive living for dementia

                    Our centre offers 48 secure spaces in private rooms for people living with dementia who need support with health and personal care. Each room has its own bathroom. We will talk with you about furnishings and personal effects during your preadmission meeting.

                    Admission

                    You will need to apply for supportive living level 4 for dementia through a Home Care case manager. Call 811 or email continuingcare@ahs.ca.

                    Contact

                    Phone: 403.382.6421

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                    Suites

                    Each resident's room contains:

                    • a bed
                    • a dresser
                    • a hutch
                    • a bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink
                    • a call system (in the room and bathroom)
                    • two sets of lighting, for your choice of brightness

                    Dining areas

                    We have 17 dining areas that can seat eight to 12 residents each. Each house contains its own kitchenette and fridges for your use.

                    Chapel

                    Our chapel is open for all residents, patients and their families to use. Learn more about spiritual care at St. Michael's Health Centre.

                    Amenities for residents

                    Laundry

                    You have access to on-site laundry services.

                    Recreation

                    We have:

                    • great rooms on each unit for socializing
                    • a garden room
                    • meeting areas for activities
                    • resident-fiendly computers on each floor
                    • pianos

                    Our monthly recreation calendar includes activities like card games, reminiscing, exercises and art therapy. We offer outings at an extra cost.

                    Hair salon

                    Our hair salon is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment only.

                    Phone
                    403.394.6019

                    Outdoor courtyards

                    We have four courtyards on the east side of the building, three courtyards on the west side and the Legion courtyard in the front area.

                    Pets

                    We are home to several animals, including birds and fish. 

                    Specialists

                    • We offer speech therapy three days a week to patients in our Post-Acute Rehabilitation program.
                    • A podiatrist and foot care professional visit the site for a fee.
                    • A denturist, a glasses specialist and a hearing aid specialist visit semiannually for checkups.

                    Visitor guidelines

                    Visitors of all ages are welcome. We believe visits enrich the quality of life of our residents.

                    The following guidelines will help you make your visit as pleasant as possible:

                    • Please respect all visitors, staff and residents.
                    • For their own safety, children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
                    • Check with our volunteer co-ordinator at 403.382.6414 if you would like to bring a pet during your visit.
                    • 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.
                    • To maintain confidentiality, please don’t enter administrative areas.
                    • Check with a nurse before bringing in food, drinks, candy or cigarettes.
                    • The attending physician must approve medications brought into the centre.
                    • If you need supplies for caregiving, please obtain them from the care staff.
                    • Vending machines (soda and snacks) are available on the nursing floors.

                    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 south lot between our building and Martha’s House. Pink visitor parking is timed for two hours.

                    Please let our administrative staff know if you intend to leave your car in the lot for an extended amount of time.

                    You can find more visitor parking north of the green fountain, next to Accessible Parking off 9th Avenue.

                    Parking passes

                    See security or a unit clerk for a parking pass. The pass must be placed on your dashboard. It is the property of St. Michael’s and must be returned when your loved one is discharged.

                    General resources

                    Resident and family handbook Your role in safe care Guide to clean hands Request health information or health records St. Michael's Health Centre legacy story

                    Long-term care and supportive living resources

                    Alzheimer's Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Canadian Mental Health Association Getting a case manager Learn about long-term care Learn about supportive living secure spaces Levels of care Support for caregivers

                    Address

                    St. Michael’s Health Centre
                    1400 9 Ave S
                    Lethbridge AB  T1J 4V5

                    Phone

                    403.382.6400

                    Fax

                    403.382.6413

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