Home Care Nursing

Home Care Nursing is for people who need care at home, temporarily or indefinitely, for a variety of health reasons including:

• Being released from the hospital after surgery or a sudden event such as a stroke or serious injury
• Worsening of a chronic condition that requires a higher level of care than is available at home
• Living with ongoing health issues that are making it difficult to be at home

What services are provided?

Our professionally trained and licensed home care nurses also provide:

• Wound care, intravenous therapy or palliative care
• Health education about chronic diseases and healthy living
• Referrals to other community services such a community rehabilitation or social work services
• Self-care information so that you can live as independently as possible
• Education to enhance your friends’ and family's abilities to provide care
• Home support services to enable you to care for yourself as much as possible

Home visits for nursing care occur seven days a week. Visits are scheduled in advance according to medical priority and where you live.

What services are not provided?

There are a number of services that Home Care Nursing does not provide but can help you access including:

• House cleaning or laundry
• Grocery shopping
• Rehabilitation equipment/aids
• Driving to appointments
• Companions
• Foot care

Am I eligible?

You must meet eligibility requirements for Home Health services prior to accessing services.

Is there a cost?

Some Home Health services are provided free of charge while others include a cost based on your after tax income. Learn more about costs of our Home Health services.
How can I access these services?

Your Home Health care provider may recommend programs to you or you can apply directly for this service. Learn more about accessing Home Health services.