Long Term Care Options Offered at DLHC
The residential care offered at DLHC supports individuals who can no longer live safely at home because of a disability or due to their health care needs. The services provided on all units include:
- recreation
- meals, including special diets when needed
- help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom
- nursing care
- routine medical and surgical supplies
- eligible prescription drugs
- regular laundry and linen services
🏠Complex Continuing Care (formerly Chronic Care)
Applications for long term care at Deer Lodge Centre, either as a veteran or non-veteran, are processed through the WRHA’s Long Term Care Access Centre. If you are living in the community, you can initiate the application through your Home Care Case Coordinator. If you are a patient in hospital, contact the Social Work Department in that hospital for assistance.
Those living out of province should contact the Long Term Care Access Centre directly or their local Veterans Affairs office.