Extendicare - Lethbridge

Name :

Extendicare - Lethbridge

Address  :

115 Fairmont Boulevard S

Town  :

Lethbridge

State  :

Alberta

Country  :

CANADA

Post Code:

T1K 5V2

Phone  :

403 320 479

Fax  :

403 327 0083

Web URL  :


Description

Extendicare Lethbridge
Situated on the north side of Lethbridge Alberta Extendicare Lethbridge is an accredited 120bed continuing care centre including a supportive care unit catering to the needs of those with dementia Extendicare Lethbridge takes pride in offering quality care to our residents With 24hour nursing and supportive care as well as inhouse rehabilitation services we strive for excellence in all we do

At Extendicare Lethbridge we understand that each residents quality of life depends on an approach to care that combines input from residents and family members with individual assessments from a team of trained caregivers This approach ensures that care and support is tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident

Our staff includes registered nurses health care aides occupational therapist physiotherapist registered dietitian recreational therapists music therapist activity aides and social worker Our health care staff is supported by an experienced administrative team

We invite you to experience Extendicare Lethbridge where we strive to provide excellent care and support to our residents and their families
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