Home Services
Testimonial
This is the community I want to grow old in, and I can not say enough about the services offered. If it were not for LFS, many of us would be in senior homes. However, thanks to LFS, we can stay in our homes."
—Home Services Client
About Home Services
Operating since 1959, our Certified Health Care Aides provide in-home supports to enable seniors, individuals with physical disabilities, acute, and the chronically ill or terminally ill to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Services include personal care, palliative care, respite care and specialized services supported by Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, and administrative personnel.
Service Area
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Crowsnest Pass (including Blairmore, Coleman, Bellevue, Hillcrest Mines)
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Pincher Creek (including Lundbreck, Cowley, Twin Butte)
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Fort Macleod (including Stand Off and Granum)
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County of Lethbridge (including Coaldale, Picture Butte, Coalhurst, Nobleford, Monarch, Barons, Shaughnessy)
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Lethbridge West (including Lethbridge Seasons Gardens)
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Lethbridge North (including Blue Sky Lodge)
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Lethbridge South, west of 13th Street and South of Highway 3 (including Black Rock Terrace, Garden View Lodge, Heritage Lodge, Pemmican Lodge, and The View at Lethbridge)
Am I Eligible?
A Home Care nurse completes an intake assessment and the following is taken into consideration to determine eligibility:
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The individual may be acute, chronically or terminally ill, and will have a need for assistance.
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The individual must be agreeable to the treatment and support services being provided in the home. The client is responsible for providing the necessary equipment and supplies for services.
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The home environment must be conducive to an adequate standard of care and service for the individual and safety for the care Aide.
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The individual must be under the care of a physician and be a resident of Alberta, registered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
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The individual must have no immediate need for in-patient hospitalization.
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Requests for services may be made by: the client, the clients’ family/friends, acquaintances, guardian, home care coordinator, or a benefits worker.
Where Is the Service Provided?
In your place of residence within LFS/HS operational areas.
Hours of Operation
Client service hours: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
How Much Will It Cost?
If you are eligible for supports under Alberta Health Services there is no fee; however, fees can also be paid privately if support is a private request for assistance. As a non-profit organization, you will find our quotes reasonable and competitive. Please call 403-317-4624 for a rate or service quote.