BELVEDERE HEIGHTS
LONG TERM CARE PROGRAMS

Our services are designed to help maintain self-esteem and self-worth for each individual. Independence is strong in each of us. We all want to direct our own lives. We allow the residents to use their abilities to the maximum. Each individual’s personal privacy is always respected.

Services Included in the Long-Term Care Facility Rates

• Registered professional nursing staff on duty 24 hours a day
• Supply and equipment necessary for the provision of medical, nursing and personal care.
• Social, recreational activities and therapy programs
• On Staff Physicians
• Call system in every resident room
• Medical care and supervision
• Medication care and administration
• Pharmacy Services
• Continence Care
• Restorative Care programs
• Consulting Registered Dietitian
• Dedicated, trained staff
• Palliative Care
• Daily Housekeeping
• Laundry Services
• Labeling of Resident Clothing
• Personal funds maintained / entrust in Belvedere

Special Features

• Attractive Bright dining rooms
• Handrails through the building for resident safety
• Comfortable lounges with cable TV
• Open visiting hour policy
• Lovely Chapel providing inter-denominational worship services
• Mail delivery
• Local Telephone Service

Optional Services

Residents and their Powers of Attorney will be informed about other optional services that are available at Belvedere and the associated costs to the resident if they choose to receive such services.

• Cable Television
• Tuck Shop
• Advanced Foot Care
• Dental and denturist Services
• Scribing of dentures for identification
• Dry-cleaning
• Hairdressing /barber
• Newspaper subscription
• Non- prescription drugs, medications and treatment products not available through the Ontario Government pharmaceutical and medical supplies
• Preferred accommodation fees
• Rental or purchase of walkers, wheelchairs
• Telephone connections and monthly charges for resident's personal use
• Eye examinations

Dining

The Dietary Staff provide nutritious meals, attractively served in the comfort of our dining rooms. Meals meet the normal, or special dietary needs of each resident in an attractive dining room atmosphere. We offer choices at every meal, snacks three times a day and beverages between meals. Family and friends are always welcomed to have lunch and dinner (for a nominal fee) with the resident. We have a consulting Dietician on contract that visits the facility on a regular basis.

Activities!

Our programs and services department provides creative and exciting events for the resident’s enjoyment and stimulation from musical activities to birthday parties. The activity department helps residents remain active and continue to live life fully. They plan and coordinate a wide variety of activities in the building as well as trips and outings.

Just some of the fun times are:

In addition our beautifully landscaped grounds provide residents with the opportunity to utilize their gardening skills and knowledge.

Caring

Our compassionate staff and volunteers are always willing to help.

Medical Services

The facility has an on staff Medical Directory. Residents may arrange to have their family physician attend to them in the home.

Other Services

Included in Accommodations
• Chapel providing Inter-denominational worship services.
• Resident and Family Advisory Council
• Nutritional Services
• Mail Delivery
• Auditorium
• Craft Room
• Resident Smoking and TV. Lounges
• Library

Other Services

Charges Apply
• Hair Salon / barber shop
• Advanced Foot care Treatment
• Dental Care and denturist services
• Dry Cleaning
• Newspaper Subscriptions
• Non Prescription Drugs, medications and treatment Products not covered by OHIO.
• Preferred Accommodation Charges
• Rental of Walkers, wheelchairs and geriatric chairs
• Telephone Connections and monthly charges
• Tuck Shop
• Mail Delivery and Pick up (Cost of Stamps only)
• Cable Television connection and monthly charges
• Taxi Cabs (transportation services)
• Computer and Internet Access

Special Care Unit

Our special care unit is a secured area designed for persons who are diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease or related dementia. Residents orient themselves to their surroundings and are able to ambulate independently throughout the area. The Special Care Unit and its staff provide safety and security with a consistent yet flexible routine of care. Spacious enclosed grounds adjoin this living area, allowing residents the freedom of going outdoors as they like. Special activities both on and off the unit are planned to fulfill the social and physical needs of the residents.

Free Resources

Alzheimer Support Group and Resource Center –The Alzheimer Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. to provide information, share concerns and discuss issues that may affect many families and caregivers coping with the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease. All are welcome to attend for support and information. The Resources Center offers a variety of books, videos and current publications that Relate to Alzheimer Disease and other forms of dementia. There is educational material And readings to help caregivers learn of effective ways to provide care. The Resource Center is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to browse or borrow.

Contact Carol Marshall 746-5871 ext 20 for further information

 

Belvedere has a mix of basic and preferred accommodations available for residents. The expectations and lifestyles of today’s seniors have changed. People expect and deserve privacy. Each resident room will be furnished with an electric adjustable bed, bedside table, wardrobe and a comfortable chair. Residents will have ample space to bring along other personal furniture to make their room look and feel like home. Resident rooms will feature large windows with low sills, carpet flooring, special lighting, voice communication nurse call, advanced fire protection and safety devices, and much more to make living in Belvedere Heights comfortable, safe and secure.

STANDARD ROOMS
Separate Bedrooms
with Shared Entry and Washroom

Residents living in this type of accommodation will have their own private space but will share an entrance and washroom within the suite, These suites are best suited to individuals or couples who need long-term care services .

SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS
Private Rooms
with Separate Entry and Shared Washroom

The semi –private rooms provide a higher level of privacy and each is a private room with private entrance. Washrooms are shared between two residents.

PRIVATE ROOM
Private Washroom and Separate Entry

Privacy can be assured in these rooms with lots of space for personal items and some furniture to make it home. Private rooms include their own entrance, a private washroom and are spacious.

Eligibility Requirements

All individuals seeking admission to a Long Term Care Facility must:

Be 18 years of age or older

Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident

Have valid health insurance

Be unable to have their needs met in their existing residence by community or other service providers.

Have needs that may be appropriately served by Belvedere.

Admission Procedure

All admissions are arranged through the West Parry Sound CCAC. Anyone wishing to make application to live at Belvedere Heights must first contact the CCAC. There, a Case Manager will be assigned to you. They will assess care needs and advise you of the most appropriate placement options. Application is then made to the facilities where you might like to live, you can choose up to three in order of preference. Once the application is reviewed by the facilities, your name is placed on a waiting list that is maintained by CCAC. The CCAC will notify you when a bed comes available. The wait for a bed varies and is dependent on a number of changing factors.

You can get additional information about this process from:

West Parry Sound
Community Care Access Centre – CCAC
6 Albert St. 2'nd Floor - Room 2433
Parry Sound, P2A 3A4
(705) 773-4602
Toll Free: 1-800-440-6762
Fax: (705) 773-4056
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

As a provincially approved Long-Term Care facility, the Ontario Ministry of Health establishes Belvedere’s rates annually. Rates are the same for all long Term Care Facilities in Ontario. They are based on changes in the payment entitlements of Old Age Security (OAS), the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement (Gains).

A resident choosing basic accommodation who cannot afford the full monthly rate can apply for a special Ministry Rate Reduction (note that there are no rate reductions available for semi-private or private accommodation). Rate Reductions are processed on admission to the facility.