Stony Plain – Cottage

This first phase of the Stony Plain Care Centre re-development consists of one 30-bed cottage to house residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Each side of the cottage consists of 15 beds and residents have their own private bedroom, including bathroom, and a large closet that includes locking storage. Residents are responsible for bringing in their own furniture. If a resident does not have any personal furnishings, the Client Services Manager will arrange to have some furniture available for resident use.

The care component of the dementia care program is based more on a social rather than a medical model of care. Personal autonomy and competencies are emphasized. Residents can participate in daily activities associated with a home-like environment. These kinds of opportunities are difficult, if not impossible, to offer in large care centres.