Niagara. Region Community Services Department

Seniors Services, Long-Term Care Homes, The Meadows of Dorchester
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Record #: NIA1627 Last Modified: 17 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 12 Nov 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionA long term care home licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care with 24-hour nursing care and RN supervision. Residents pay prevailing rates as set by the Province. Subsidy available to those unable to pay the full rate. 
~ recreation ~ crafts ~ worship services ~ cafe ~ hair salon ~ library ~ sitting areas ~ dining areas ~ transportation available for resident outings and adult day service ~ food service is under the supervision of a dietitian ~ adult day service ~ short stays available 
There are support groups for family members of residents who are cognitively impaired that provide support, advocacy, educational opportunities and facilitate communications between the home and family. 
Family meetings are held regularly at The Meadows of Dorchester. Contact the Social Worker for further information.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Service Mon-Sun 24 hours
DatesAll year
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Adults requiring long term facility-based care
LanguagesEnglish ; others as required.
ApplicationApply through the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) - Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB): 905-684-9441
FeesFee assistance available.
Contact Information
Address & Map
6623 Kalar Rd
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 2T3
 
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Located In CommunityNiagara Falls
IntersectionSouth of Lundy's lane, before McLeod Rd
Office Phone905-357-1911
Fax905-356-2199
E-Mailmeadows@niagararegion.ca
Websitewww.niagararegion.ca/living/seniors/meadows_of_dorchester.aspx
Primary ContactKerry Abbott, Director of Resident Care; Email: kerry.abbott@niagararegion.ca
Alternate ContactColleen Tufts, Administrator
Primary ExecutiveKatherine Chislett, Commissioner of Community Services
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(20) Regional Government
FundingRegional - Regional Municipality of Niagara ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
Subjects
SubjectsCaregiver support ; Long term care facilities ; Regional government ; Seniors housing
Broader TermsCaregiver services ; Government ; Health ; Health service facilities ; Home support ; Housing ; Housing facilities