Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the clients that come to Meadowlark Care Home?
* Individuals living with dementia & families that want the very best for them.
* Families that want a higher staff to resident ratio (1:4) for their loved ones
personal care and safety.
* Individuals or couples, transferring from out of province or relocating with
in Alberta.
* Individuals living with dementia & families that want the very best for them.
* Families that want a higher staff to resident ratio (1:4) for their loved ones
personal care and safety.
* Individuals or couples, transferring from out of province or relocating with
in Alberta.
What is the Admission Criteria?
* Easy access. Contact Meadowlark Senior Care Home directly and the
Operator carries out a pre-admission assessment.
* No referral from an Alberta Health Services (AHS) is required.
Level of care accepted is determined by the Operator.
* This may include meeting the client or contacting other health professionals
for suitability.
* Easy access. Contact Meadowlark Senior Care Home directly and the
Operator carries out a pre-admission assessment.
* No referral from an Alberta Health Services (AHS) is required.
Level of care accepted is determined by the Operator.
* This may include meeting the client or contacting other health professionals
for suitability.
What is the cost?
* Accommodation and Services fees are set by the Operator and the
resident privately pays the operator directly.
* Supportive Living Accommodation monthly Fees include all meals, laundry, housekeeping, Cable T.V., Internet.
* Assisted Living monthly Personal Care Fees vary depending on the
residents level of assessed care.
* Accommodation and Services fees are set by the Operator and the
resident privately pays the operator directly.
* Supportive Living Accommodation monthly Fees include all meals, laundry, housekeeping, Cable T.V., Internet.
* Assisted Living monthly Personal Care Fees vary depending on the
residents level of assessed care.
What happens if a client's care needs increase?
* Meadowlark Senior Care Home is committed to aging in place and
long term care for our clients.
* Our operating model offers real person centred care. We adapt rapidly to
the changing needs of an individual.
* If specialized care is needed, the operator will arrange for the task to be
given by a registered professional authorized to perform the task.
* Meadowlark Senior Care Home is committed to aging in place and
long term care for our clients.
* Our operating model offers real person centred care. We adapt rapidly to
the changing needs of an individual.
* If specialized care is needed, the operator will arrange for the task to be
given by a registered professional authorized to perform the task.
What happens if a client needs to be moved?
* Should a residents care needs exceed that which is available with
supports in place at Meadowlark Care Home, then family will be
notified and assistance will be given to make alternative arrangements.
* Should a residents care needs exceed that which is available with
supports in place at Meadowlark Care Home, then family will be
notified and assistance will be given to make alternative arrangements.
Where is Meadowlark Senior Care Home located?
* Situated in the beautiful area of Hillview Estates in Strathmore, Alberta.
* 5 minutes to the Strathmore & District Hospital, health related services,
shopping, banks, churches and restaurants.
* Accommodations for 9 (nine) residents in a residential setting.
* Located 25 minutes east of the city of Calgary, AB on highway #1.
* Situated in the beautiful area of Hillview Estates in Strathmore, Alberta.
* 5 minutes to the Strathmore & District Hospital, health related services,
shopping, banks, churches and restaurants.
* Accommodations for 9 (nine) residents in a residential setting.
* Located 25 minutes east of the city of Calgary, AB on highway #1.
Can a client smoke or bring a pet?
* Smoking is not permitted inside the home but can be accommodated in
specially designated areas outside (some conditions apply).
* Pets are considered if at all possible (some conditions apply).
* Smoking is not permitted inside the home but can be accommodated in
specially designated areas outside (some conditions apply).
* Pets are considered if at all possible (some conditions apply).
Do you provide specialty diets?
* Home made, well-balance menus are planned and cooked at Meadowlark!
At this time we do not cater to special dietary needs other than low fat, low
salt & sugar diets.
* Home made, well-balance menus are planned and cooked at Meadowlark!
At this time we do not cater to special dietary needs other than low fat, low
salt & sugar diets.
How often does the Doctor visit?
* A dedicated doctor visits weekly, or as often as required by the resident.
* A dedicated doctor visits weekly, or as often as required by the resident.
What options are available for rooms?
* Bedrooms are either shared with ensuite bathrooms or private bedrooms
with shared bathrooms. Just like at home!
* Bedrooms are either shared with ensuite bathrooms or private bedrooms
with shared bathrooms. Just like at home!
What are the additional costs?
* Medications, incontinence supplies, snf personal grooming supplies such as
hearing aid batteries, walkers, and other health related items.
* Medications, incontinence supplies, snf personal grooming supplies such as
hearing aid batteries, walkers, and other health related items.