Home Support Services
Provides in-home support services to those with chronic health conditions, disabilities or terminal illness so they can continue to live at home safely and independently.
Trained community health workers offer assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming, as well as provide special exercises; caregiver rest and relief, and medication administration.
Trained community health workers offer assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming, as well as provide special exercises; caregiver rest and relief, and medication administration.
Agency
902 Eleventh Street, Nelson, BC V1L 7A6
Nelson Community Health Services Centre
Health Centre is temporarily closed until further notice due to flood damage. Contact your closest alternate health care facility for service.
Home Health Office:
Fax:
Eligibility
Adults aged 19 and over with health issues, age-related limitations or other disabilities. Clients must meet eligibility requirements to receive services; see website for detailed eligibility requirements.
Application process
Referral required; contact a local Home and Community Care office for more information
Program fee
Some services provided free of charge while others include a cost based on your after tax income
Hours
Mon
08:30 - 16:30
Tue
08:30 - 16:30
Wed
08:30 - 16:30
Thu
08:30 - 16:30
Fri
08:30 - 16:30
Sat
08:30 - 08:30
Sun
08:30 - 08:30
Languages
English
Service delivery
In person
Coverage area
Nelson, Salmo
Wheelchair accessible
Yes