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                    St. Joseph’s Home

                    156 3 St NE Medicine Hat T1A 5M1

                    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 building, including 3rd Street. Please be aware of restricted areas of parking and designated resident parking spots.

                    General resources

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

                    Supportive living resources

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

                    Address

                    St. Joseph's Home
                    156 3 St NE
                    Medicine Hat AB  T1A 5M1

                    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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