What is Residential Care and who is it for?
Residential Care facilities provide 24-hour professional care and supervision to adults in a supportive, secure environment. Publicly subsidized Residential Care Services are available to adults with complex medical and cognitive care needs and an assessed and urgent need for 24-hour care. Services are aimed at meeting the complex health needs of those admitted to a facility and include:
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Accommodation
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24-hour nursing care
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Other professional services such as nursing, physical therapy, social work and nutritional support
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Hospitality services (meals, housekeeping, recreational activity programs, emergency response)
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Personal care assistance
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End-of-life care.
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To help individuals prepare for the transition to Residential Care, please read the VIHA Residential Care Guide (pdf).