Long-term care

Visiting Hours

Visitors are welcome any time of day; however the entrance doors are locked from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Please call the phone number posted on the front doors if you need to visit during those hours. 

Cafeteria

We welcome residents and visitors to use the cafeteria dining room between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily; however, if there are more than 10 people in a group we ask that you rent one of our rooms. Also, please note the cafeteria doesn’t provide meal service after 1:00 p.m.

Meal Service
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Room Rentals

The following rooms are available at Youville Home to rent for resident parties and get-togethers (four hours or less):

• Private Dining Room:  seats up to 20 people • $80.00 (plus $4.00 GST)
• Small Cafeteria:  seats up to 48 people • $95.00 (plus $4.75 GST)
• Auditorium:  seats up to 50-52 people • $120.00 (plus $6.00 GST)

Chapel

Roman Catholic Mass (English): 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 
Roman Catholic Mass (French): 10 a.m. on Wednesdays
Ecumenical Service: 10:45 on Wednesdays

Daisy Gift shop

Hours: Mondays & Thursdays, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The Ladies’ Auxiliary graciously runs the gift shop and a large amount of their proceeds go to the wellness of the residents.

Hair salon

Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays,  9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Monthly Newsletter and Calender

The newsletter and calendar tell residents and families what is going on within the facility and outline upcoming activities and programs.

Resident Laundry

Youville Home offers optional personal laundry service for $30.00 per month.

A coin-operated washer and dryer are available on Unit 1 and Unit 2 for residents and families who wish to do their own laundry. You must provide your own soap. The machines cost $1.00 per use. 

Scent-Free Environment

Youville Home is a scent-free facility. The slightest scent can trigger severe reactions in our residents and many staff. To help us in maintain a healthy environment, please do not wear or bring scented products into our facility. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Smoking

Smoking is prohibited in the facility and within 5 meters from any opening into the facility. There is a designated smoking area on the east side of our building for families and residents.

Transportation

Our reception desk sells Edmonton and St. Albert Handibus tickets, and we use our wheelchair accessible van for recreational outings.

Transportation to Medical Appointments
We provide transportation to resident medical appointments that have been ordered by a physician.  Transportation for all other resident appointments – dentist, etc. must be provided by the family. 

Cleaning Your Hands

For the safety of our residents, we encourage you to clean your hands when you arrive at Youville Home. See A Guide to Clean Hands for information on protecting yourself and your loved ones.

Free visitor parking is available, including accessible parking stalls, at the front of Youville Home.

St. Marguerite d’Youville (1701-1771) is called the Mother of Universal Charity because of her concern and care for all people. She founded the Sisters of Charity of Montreal (or the Grey Nuns), who have dedicated themselves to those in need.    

The Grey Nuns arrived in St. Albert in 1863, immediately establishing an orphanage, a school and a hospital to serve the needs of First Nations, Metis and white settlers. Since their arrival more than 400 Grey Nuns have provided over 3000 combined years of service to the community. 

Today, approximately 220 elders reside at Youville Home.

Covenant Health’s mission to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages and caring for the whole person echos the vision and mission of the founders of Youville Home.