Respite Care
NACL offers respite services to caregivers in the community or through Community Living British Columbia referrals to provide short-term accommodations for clients with health or behaviour needs.
NACL provides a safe environment and a high standard of care through trained staff. Respite care enables caregivers to have clients stay in a comfortable, appropriate setting.
NACL respite care services do not include community programming, transportation, or attending doctors' appointments with clients.
Length of Stays
There is a minimum stay of 3 days, to a maximum of 30 days. Prior to a person's stay, an admission form must be completed.
Medical Needs
All staff have a minimum qualification of a long-term care certificate for those clients with medical needs.
Respite Facilities and 24-Hour Care
Clients have their own personal room with bed, table, chair, and access to bathing facilities, laundry, etc.
Each person receives three nourishing home-cooked meals plus snacks each day as per Canada's Food Guide.
For More Information on Medical and Behavioural Respite Services Contact...
Brenda Mercer, Quality Assurance Facilitator
(250) 741-0224, ext. 2
E-mail: brenda.mercer@nanaimoacl.com
