​Services at home and in the community

Home and Community offers a variety of at-home and community services to people with acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs.  Read our Guide to Home and Community Care to learn more.

Home is Best philosophy 

We support a philosophy that home, with appropriate supports, is the best place to recover from illness and injury, manage chronic conditions and live out final days.

Learn more about our Home is Best philosophy and the supports available.

What services are available?

We offer both short and long-term services to help you remain independent and in your home.

• Adult Day Services – Personal care services and therapeutic activities in a community setting.  
• Acquired Brain Injury services – Provide help for adults living in the community who have a brain injury, as well as families, caregivers, and staff.
• Case Management – Needs assessment and care planning.
• Community Care Nursing services – Nurses provide care to clients who may need acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative care.  
• Community Care Clinic - These clinics provide a broad range of services to people who require nursing treatment and education in self-care management.
• Community Nutrition services – Consultation with a registered dietitian about nutrition.
• Rehabilitation – Treatment and strategies to optimize functional abilities at home.
• Health Services for Community Living – Nursing and rehabilitation services for people with developmental disabilities.
• Home Oxygen Program – Provides subsidy for eligible clients to have supplemental oxygen for use in their homes and in the community.  
• Home Support – Help with activities such as bathing and dressing. 
• LifeLine – An easy-to-use personal response service that lets you summon help any time of the day or night.  
• Caregiver Support – Offer caregivers a break from the responsibility of caring for a loved one.
• Social Work – Provide emotional and social support.
• Residential Care - For adults who can no longer live safely or independantly at home.  Includes both long term and short term bed.
• Assisted Living - Provides housing, hospitality and personal care services for those who are unable to live at home independently but do not need 24-hour nursing care.

Am I eligible?

You must meet eligibility requirements for Home & Community services. 

Is there a cost? 

Some Home & Community services are provided free of charge while others include a cost based on your after tax income. Learn more about costs of our services.

How do I access these services?

Learn how you can access these services through your home health care provider and community care health professional or contact a Home & Community Care office near you.