Longworth Long Term Care: A Community that Nurtures the Spirit
Longworth Long Term Care is a community of five 'neighbourhoods'. Each neighbourhood is home to 32 residents and is uniquely integrated into our state-of-the-art two storey facility surrounded by beautiful landscaped courtyards. Each neighbourhood has its own distinctive color and floral theme for location recognition, named Yellow Rose, Apple Blossom, Iris, Daisy, and Lily.
Comfortable lounges with fireplaces encourage interaction among residents and provide a cozy, relaxed atmosphere for visits with family and friends.
- Memory boxes outside each room encourage a display of life's treasures
- Neighbourhood companion pets help to create a caring, homelike environment
- A classic car is featured in one courtyard as a link to invoke memories of the past
- Special features include a hair salon, tuck shop and cafe
- Your choice of private or shared accommodation is available
- Fireplace lounges
- Secure balconies and patios
Attentive and professional care
The health, safety and well-being of every Longworth Long Term Care resident is the focus of a professional, interdisciplinary care team. The result is high quality care that respects every resident's unique abilities and needs while fostering a positive, homelike environment.
- Nursing and personal care is delivered on a 24-hour basis
- Physicians provide medical care during their weekly visits
- An extensive restorative care program to strengthen and promote mobility
- Family and personal counseling services with our social worker are available to meet individual needs, including admission adjustment as well as palliative care and grief counseling
- An overnight suite for families or friends is available by reservation
- Our personalized care programs can be integrated with professional community resources on an individual basis
- Engaging recreational opportunities
A safe and secure environment
Every aspect of Longworth's Long Term Care residence has been designed and built to cater to the needs, safety and comfort of the resident.
- All areas are brightly lit and barrier-free
- All neighbourhoods and courtyards are self contained to enhance security
- Pathways and overall landscape design reflect a concern for elderly residents
- State-of-the-art nurse call and safety systems
Engaging recreational opportunities
Longworth Long Term Care has created an outstanding series of Life Programs to reflect and engage the interests of residents. These programs add a sense of purpose and meaningful work to each and every day at Longworth Long Term Care. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritually focused programs are offered.
- Life albums are created for each resident to share his or her life stories and experiences
- Planned outings and community involvement keep community ties active
- Nearby schools offer the opportunity for intergenerational sharing
- The Longworth Chapel offers multi-faith services as well as a quiet alcove for private reflection and spiritual comfort
- Outdoor gardens and patios are natural gathering places
- Full calendar of daily recreational activities and special events
