Rising Sun Long Term Care
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Accommodation Rates are set by the Alberta Government and are standardized across the province, which means you pay the same rate at every care centre, whether it is public or private.
Rate increases will be communicated with at least one month’s notice, where possible.
Services funded through accommodation fees:
• Meals and Meal Services • Laundering of Towels and Linens • Routine Maintenance • Social and Leisure Services
• Housekeeping Services • Utilities
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RATES
Listed below are the rates as of August 1, 2024
All rates subject to change
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Semi-private room (2 occupants)
Daily Rate $67.30
Monthly Rate (30 days) $2047.00
(31 Days) $2086.00
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Private Room (1 occupant)
Daily Rate $77.80
Monthly Rate (30 days) $2334.00
(31 days) $2411.80
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Available Funding
It is important that you access all available funding so that you are able to cover your accommodation fees and also maintain a level of disposable income. Financial assistance is available for eligible residents through Federal and Provincial programs such as Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and Alberta Assured Income Program (AAPI). The Social Worker may assist you in contacting the appropriate government agency for information regarding these programs or visit the Alberta Seniors and Housing website at Seniors financial assistance programs | Alberta.ca
Billing Processes
You or the person responsible for your finances will receive an itemized statement for accommodation and laundry charges. This statement includes the balance forward, the number of days billed for, payments received and balance owing.
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You do not pay for care. The provincial government provides funding for healthcare which includes: • 24 hour nursing care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) • Personal care services provided by Health Care Aides (HCAs) • Therapy Services (recreation, occupational and physical therapy) • Pharmacy Services, including medications as per Long Term Care Formulary • Medical Supplies • Some Transportation • Registered Dietitian
Care Funding
Services - Purchased
Some costs for services are not covered by provincial funding. The list below includes some examples but is by no means all inclusive so if you are unsure whether the cost of a service is covered please check with staff.
• Transportation to personal / elective appointments (i.e. optometrist, dentist)
• Staffing costs when a care aide accompanies a resident to a personal / elective appointment
• Paid Companions
• Specialized Foot Care
• Vision Care - appointments / glasses
• Dental / Denturist - appointments / dental work / dentures
• Audiology Services – hearing tests / hearing aids
• Recreation Outings – transportation (if applicable), meals not provided by the facility (i.e. restaurant), admission fees to events, etc.
• Medical Equipment (wheelchairs, walkers - costs may be either fully covered or partially covered through Alberta Aids to Daily Living ~ AADL)
• Telephone
• Laundry / Labeling 11
• Hairdressing Services
• Personal Care Supplies / Toiletries
• Hip Protectors
We ask that you maintain a “trust” account. This is to cover incidental expenses including hairdresser, lunch outings and other items purchased at your request. These funds can be accessed during business hours Monday through Friday. It is recommended that the balance of your trust account not exceed $500.00. Statements of your trust account are provided on a regular basis. It is not recommended that you keep cash funds in your room.