Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the clients that come to Meadowlark Care Home?
* Individuals needing Supportive Living. Including the frail elderly, and persons with dementia.
* Families that want a higher staff ratio (4:1) for their loved ones personal care and safety.
* Individuals or couples, transferring from out of province or relocating with-in Alberta.
* Individuals needing Supportive Living. Including the frail elderly, and persons with dementia.
* Families that want a higher staff ratio (4:1) 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?
*Contact Meadowlark Senior Care Home directly and the Operator carries out a pre-admission assessment.
Individuals can access Meadowlark Senior Care by contacting the Operator directly. Referral from an Alberta Health Services (AHS) is not required. Level of care accepted is determined by the Operator.
* This may include meeting the client or contacting the doctor or other health professionals for suitability.
*Contact Meadowlark Senior Care Home directly and the Operator carries out a pre-admission assessment.
Individuals can access Meadowlark Senior Care by contacting the Operator directly. Referral from an Alberta Health Services (AHS) is not required. Level of care accepted is determined by the Operator.
* This may include meeting the client or contacting the doctor or 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 use of Home phone (local calls only) and on-site 24-hour support staffing.
* Assisted Living monthly Personal Care Fees vary depending on the level of assessed care by the Operator of Meadowlark.
* 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 use of Home phone (local calls only) and on-site 24-hour support staffing.
* Assisted Living monthly Personal Care Fees vary depending on the level of assessed care by the Operator of Meadowlark.
What happens if a client's care needs increase?
* Meadowlark Senior Care Home is committed to providing the best care long term 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 providing the best care long term 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 new area of Hillview Estates in the Town of Strathmore, Alberta.
* 5 minutes to the Strathmore & District Hospital, health related services, shopping, banks, churches and restaurants.
* Deluxe accommodations for 9 (nine) residents in a residential setting.
* Conveniently, located 25 minutes east of the city of Calgary, AB on highway #1.
* Situated in the beautiful new area of Hillview Estates in the Town of Strathmore, Alberta.
* 5 minutes to the Strathmore & District Hospital, health related services, shopping, banks, churches and restaurants.
* Deluxe accommodations for 9 (nine) residents in a residential setting.
* Conveniently, 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 and welcomed if at all possible (some conditions apply). Care Home does have a resident cat on site.
* Smoking is not permitted inside the home but can be accommodated in specially designated areas outside (some conditions apply).
* Pets are considered and welcomed if at all possible (some conditions apply). Care Home does have a resident cat on site.
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, personal grooming supplies and speciality products ie: hearing aid batteries, walkers, health related items, etc.
* Medications, incontinence supplies, personal grooming supplies and speciality products ie: hearing aid batteries, walkers, health related items, etc.