Our Mission Statement
To provide an optimum level of care, programming, and service, based on individual identified needs, to the residents residing in Brucelea Haven.
Brucelea Haven is a 144 bed municipal home for the aged located in Walkerton, Ontario that has provided nursing and respite care for seniors in our community since 1898.
As providers of quality care, we have accepted the responsibility to support a high quality of life by encouraging independence, self-determination, dignity, and pride in the residents we serve. Our services and programs are reflective of the changing needs of our surrounding communities.
The Home's primary purpose is to provide a continuum of care in a homelike, caring setting, keeping in mind the rights of the individual, his or her dignity and worth as a human being.
The Home provides a full range of personal care services which include attendant care, nutritious meals, activation and recreation, palliative and pastoral care, housekeeping, laundry, and environmental services.
Nursing Services
Twenty-four (24) hour registered nursing service is offered by our Nursing and Personal Care Department. Our Health Care Aides deliver a high standard of personal nursing care, which recognizes and attempts to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of the residents. We believe in a holistic approach to care, which includes the involvement of the resident and family whenever possible. The Medical Director to the Home is an integral part of our approach to assuring quality care.
As part of our Nursing Services, Brucelea Haven also offers:
- Optometry Services on site
- Chiropody Services
- Pastoral Care
- Palliative Care
- Respite and Supportive Care (short stay)
- Alzheimer's Support Group
Assisting with transportation arrangements for appointments.
Dietary
Our Dietary Department plans, prepares, and serves a variety of meals and snacks to the residents of the Home. This department is quite involved with social functions and special occasions such as:
- Barbeques
- Small Group Meals
- Monthly Birthday Luncheons
The involvement of family members and friends is encouraged in all of these.
Program and Support Services
Our Activation Personnel organize many events such as daily exercise programs, community drives, monthly pub nights, church services, individual programming, lots of musical programs, plus much, much more.
Our Activation Services include restorative care programs, music therapy, seasonal programs, and pet therapy.
Volunteer Services
Volunteer services are used to promote and enhance the quality of life for residents who reside at Brucelea Haven, directly and indirectly with the above services.
Pastoral and Palliative Care
Pastoral and Palliative Care services are provided by trained volunteers for residents.
Admissions
All applications for any Long Term Care facility are handled through the Community Care Access Centre offices. The Walkerton office of the CCAC can be reached by calling (519) 881-1181 or 1-800-265-3025 (toll free). Fax number (519) 881-1425.
The CCAC will tell you the eligibility criteria, the types of information you need to give them, how the admission process works, how to get on the waiting list, the prospective-resident's rights, and the fees charged for the three levels of accommodation.
Subsidies are available for those who cannot afford the full rate of basic accommodation.
Quality control
All long term care facilities are under the direction of the Ministry Of Health and subject to its regulations and standards.
Brucelea Haven Staff Directory
Eleanor McEwen - Administrator
Lesley Borth - Director of Care
Nancy Greenland - Administrative Assistant
Lisa Stroeder - Assistant Director Of Care
Lillian Jones - Food Services Supervisor
Bill Dietrich - Environmental Services Supervisor
Tel: (519) 881-1570 Fax: (519) 881-0231
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