Wiigwas Elders and Senior Care

Application

Apply through Ontario Health atHome - North West Area by calling 807-345-7339

Eligibility / Target Population

Must have a valid Ontario Health Card
Must be 18 years of age and older
Must have health care needs that cannot be met with any combination of caregiving, care in your home, or care in your community
Must have health care needs that can be met in a long term care home

Fees

Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care * subsidies for basic rates may be available for eligible applicants * some programs/services may require additional fees

Contacts

Lois Bailey - Executive Director
807-468-8625 ext 8055 * lois.bailey@wiigwas.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Operates a 96 bed long term care facility offering a variety of programs, services and amenities
Coordinates and delivers the following programs to residents:

Community special events
Facility tours
Guest speakers
Intergenerational programs
Memorial services
Pet visitation and therapy
Volunteer appreciation events
Voting day polling station

Provides residents with the following services:

24-hour nursing care and supervision
24-hour on call physician
Care conferences
Foot care
Hairdressing and barber services
Internet and cable connections
Laundry services
Meals
Medication administration
Palliative care (end-of-life care)
Physician visits
Physiotherapy
Resident Services Coordinator
Spiritual programs and pastoral care
Various recreational programs and social events

Offers the following amenities:

Air conditioning
Alarms on exit doors
Animals on-site
Balconies overlooking lake
Common television room
Private and semi-private rooms with 2-piece washroom (toilet and sink)
Shared shower and bathing spa rooms
Secure building exits
Sunrooms