St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital

Suites

We have 100 private and 44 semiprivate rooms. We also have a 14-bed palliative unit.

For every resident, we provide:

• a bed
• a bedside table
• a small wardrobe
• a comfortable chair

Private rooms

Our private rooms are about 16.5 square metres (178 square feet) in size, with minor variations.

Semiprivate rooms

Our semiprivate rooms can include two residents. The rooms are separated by a divider, a desk and a bookshelf. Each side of the room is about 34.5 square metres (382 square feet) in size, with minor variations. Each resident has their own window.

Residents share an entry and bathroom.

Common areas

Dining rooms

We have a shared dining room on each of our second and third floors. Both floors also have a room decorated like a living room.

Family rooms

Each unit includes a family room for visiting and a TV lounge. There is one family room on our Butterfly wing and two on our other continuing care units. 

Conservatory

Our building includes a conservatory on the main floor with a gas fireplace and an auditorium.

Chapel and multifaith faith

Our chapel is open 24 hours a day for quiet meditation. We host weekly Roman Catholic masses and other regularly scheduled ecumenical services.

We also have a multifaith/quiet room called the Oasis that you can use for meditation or contemplation. Learn more about spiritual care at St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital.

Special features

Fireplace

The family room on our palliative unit includes a fireplace for warmth and relaxation.

Courtyards

We have an outdoor space that leads into a courtyard with a gazebo and garden. The Chapel Garden has paved pathways where residents can safely walk and enjoy fresh air.

On-site animals

Our main floor is home to birds, and floors two and three each have fish for you, your family and visitors to enjoy.

Neighbourhood

We are located between Ermineskin and Steinhauer parks. Residents with rooms on that side of the building can enjoy watching the parks and activity. There are also walking paths near our centre and children’s playgrounds within walking distance.

We are close to a number of churches, including Southside Church of the Nazarene across the street and Southside Pentecostal Assembly down the block.

We are within walking distance from grocery stores and fast food. We are also a short drive away from South Edmonton Common, one of the largest retail centres in Canada.

There is an Edmonton Transit stop just down the block from our site. You can also walk to the Century Park LRT station from our building.

Community partnerships

We have partnered for over 25 years with our local public school, Steinhauer Elementary. Students from the school sang O Canada when our site was opened and dedicated.

Our local parish, St. Thomas Moore, supports us with a weekly Catholic mass.

Through the Covenant Foundation, we work with London Drugs’ Stockings Stuffers for Seniors program. It pairs local stores with care homes to provide residents with holiday gifts from people in the community.

St. Joseph’s has a strong volunteer program. Volunteers can do a wide range of things at our site.

Visitor guidelines

Visiting hours

Designated family support persons are welcome at any time of day, but our front door is locked overnight. Use the phone at the entrance if you wish to visit during those hours.

Stop the spread of germs

• For the safety of our patients and 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, wait and visit your loved one when you’re feeling better. If you must visit and you’re coughing or sneezing, consider wearing a mask to protect your loved one.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then discard the tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow.
• Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing.

Smoke-free environment

Smoking is not allowed anywhere on our property, including the parking lot.

Scent-free environment

We know that even slight scents in the air can trigger severe reactions in some people.

To help us maintain a healthy environment, do not wear or bring scented products into the care centre.

Parking

We offer paid visitor parking on the west side of the parking lot. You can buy parking through the dispenser located inside our front entrance.

Parking rates

Vending machines

We have vending machines with snacks that you or your family or visitors can buy.