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Community overview

Foyer Lacombe is a Covenant Care community in St. Albert, Alberta, with 10 hospice suites and 12 long-term care suites. The building sits on Mission Hill alongside the St. Albert Catholic Parish Church and the Star of the North Retreat Centre, overlooking grass and trees.

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Foyer Lacombe (Covenant Care) in St. Albert, Alberta, has 10 hospice suites and 12 long-term care suites with private rooms.

Care & support

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.

Care & support

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.

Care & support

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.

Care & support

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

Rooms & living spaces

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.

Rooms & living spaces

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.

Everyday life

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.

Everyday life

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

Dining & meals

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.

Dining & meals

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

Activities & connection

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

Shared spaces & amenities

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

Shared spaces & amenities

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

Location & getting around

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