The Chief Medical Officer of Health has indicated that continuing care sites must update residents and families of their site’s outbreak status. 

Status

Youville Home has no outbreaks at this time.

Site outbreak definitions

An outbreak is defined as:

• When a site/unit has two or more residents or staff who meet the new case definition. In the case of an outbreak, CDC will investigate further and, if criteria are met, an outbreak will be declared.

For information related to COVID-19, we encourage you to visit Alberta Health Services’ website.

If you have any questions about your site, please contact us directly. Contact information is on the left.

Long-term care

Spiritual care

Visiting hours

Visiting hours are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. Reception is available at 8:00 am by ringing the doorbell on the inside doors, otherwise you can call the phone number on the door to be given access.

Snack items

Vending machines are located on Level 0.
Chocolate bars, chips, etc. are also available in the gift shop.

Room rentals

Until further notice, we will not be resuming room rentals, as those spaces are currently still needed for COVID restrictions/functions for our staff. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Mass/Chapel

• Roman Catholic Mass (English): 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, and Tuesdays to Fridays.
• Ecumenical (Christian) Service: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays

For the foreseeable future, we will continue to help residents from one Unit per day to attend Mass in Youville Chapel.

Residents from the whole building are welcome to attend Mass each day (including Sundays) if they are able to come to the Chapel on their own, or if there is someone (family or staff) to bring them there for 10:00 a.m. and return them back to their Unit at about 10:25 a.m.

Family members are welcome to come to Mass in Youville Chapel but must wear a mask.

Daisy Gift Shop

Open Tuesday's and Thursday's from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

There are order forms on the outside of the gift shop door to order items on the days there is no one in the shop.

Hair salon

Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Appointments can be made by the Unit Clerk at the nursing desks.

Monthly newsletter & calendar

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

Resident laundry

Please speak with the resident care manager on your unit for information about laundry.

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 five metres 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. 

Stop the spread of germs

• For the safety of our residents, we encourage you to clean your hands when you visit. See A Guide to Clean Hands for information on protecting yourself and your loved ones.
• If you’re sick, do not visit your loved one when you’re feeling better. 
• When visiting, a mask is required upon entering and while in the common areas. The mask may be removed in the resident’s room if the resident is comfortable with this.
• If you are not vaccinated we recommend keeping your mask on at all times during your visit.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, discard the tissue and sanitize your hands. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow.
• Clean your hands frequently with soap and water or hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing.

Update to Designated Family/Support Person and Visitor Access

Covenant Health acknowledges the social nature of care and the role of family as an integral dimension of the patient and resident experience. Therefore, at Covenant Health there is a presumption in favour of family presence as the standard of care.

Exceptions are necessary when patient, resident and staff safety, quality, privacy and other factors determine limitations.

Refer to the Designated Family/Support Person and Visitor Policy for more information about access and visitation.

Youville Home has paid visitor parking with the parking kiosk inside the front entrance. There are 15 and 30 day compassionate passes also available.
Free street parking is also available.

Parking map

Staff                                                                    526

Volunteers                                                        2

Continuing care beds                                     232

Youville Home resident gives back through woodworking
Hearing better
Lifting spirits
Horses bring joy to Youville Home residents
Health care aides double as hair stylists for residents
Seniors and teenagers decorate to share holiday spirit
Residents help plan menu
Walk for good physical and mental health
Research with therapy rabbit looks at easing loneliness and isolation
Honouring an education legacy
Honour Guard celebrates the life of a resident
Fostering family involvement in long-term care
Resolutions for the new year
Keeping seniors connected
A lifelong calling for the Grey Nuns of Alberta
Therapy rabbit becomes part of the Youville Home care team
Leaving smiles and good moods behind
The forgotten side of flu
Santa and his elves deliver gifts to seniors
Package of compassion
A walk down memory lane
Seniors’ colourful past celebrated in calendar fundraiser
Stars of the silver screen shine in resident calendar         
Garden brightens palliative patients’ last days

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 a hospital. Since their arrival more than 400 Grey Nuns have provided over 3000 combined years of service to the community. 

Today, approximately 233 residents live 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.