Foyer Lacombe (Covenant Care)

Foyer Lacombe Hospice is a 10-bed residential hospice where an interdisciplinary team provides end-of-life care in collaboration with the resident and family, including 24-hour palliative care.

The hospice team includes physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, resident care aides, a chaplain and a social worker. Pain and symptom control, counseling and spiritual care are part of the support offered.

Long-term care serves people with complex health needs who are unable to remain at home or in a supportive living setting. The team includes nurses, care partners, an occupational therapist, a social worker, a chaplain, a dietitian and a recreation therapist.

Alberta Health Services Transition Services coordinates continuing care admissions, and hospice referrals come through palliative care teams in hospital or home care programs.

Hospice suites are private, spacious and wheelchair accessible, with an ensuite bathroom and walk-in shower, a fold-out chair for sleeping at the bedside, a wall-mounted TV, a telephone and wireless internet access.

Long-term care rooms include a television, telephone, window coverings, large closets, an electric bed and a bedside table. Residents are encouraged to bring pictures, mementos and other personal items to feel at home.

Family and friends are welcome to visit 24 hours a day and can enter with a key pad at any time. Visitors sign in, and family pets are welcome under certain conditions.

Services include three nutritionally balanced meals, weekly housecleaning with laundry service for sheets and towels, and building maintenance. The property is non-smoking.

Food is prepared on site following the Canada Food Guide and is approved by a registered dietitian, and special diets can be accommodated. Meal times can be flexible, and special meals celebrate holidays and events.

Hospice residents are offered three meals a day, with snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

Daily social and recreational activities and church services are part of life in long-term care.

The building has large dining rooms, comfortable sitting areas, a laundry room, spa and tub rooms, on-site parking, walking paths and garden areas.

A chapel offers access to spiritual care services and is open 24 hours a day.

Foyer Lacombe is at 1 St. Vital Ave in St. Albert, Alberta, on Mission Hill.