George’s House Palliative Care Program
Who Does George’s House Serve?
George’s House is located in a quiet neighborhood and provides a safe, communal-living environment for individuals who are nearing end of life and are either experiencing houselessness or would be at risk of becoming houseless without supportive, person-centered palliative care.
Residents benefit from onsite case management coordination by George Spady staff and in-reach medical support by AHS Palliative Care specialists.
Portrait of George Spady, first Director of our organization and whose kindness and concern for those experiencing houselessness underlies our services and our philosophy of accepting individuals where they are at.
George’s House - ‘Promising Practice’ Acknowledgement
We're delighted that Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) has recognized the George's House Palliative Care program as a promising practice model. Discover what impressed the HEC program team about the George's House model in “Promising Practice: George’s House”.
Services Provided
Assisted living for up to 5 clients.
In-reach clinical and medical supports.
Family, spiritual, and cultural supports.
24-hour care in a safe, home-like setting.
Special Care at George’s House
Case Example: George’s House staff are committed to creating a warm, supportive environment that welcomes family, friends, and celebrations. when a patient, ‘Cindy’, was turning 33, staff helped make her birthday party a big event at George’s House. There was a cake, a pizza dinner, presents, and a movie. Friends and staff sang songs with Cindy and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening of celebration. Later, Cindy told staff just how special this celebration was: “This is the first birthday party I can remember ever having.”
Program Application
Applications can be made by individuals, family health care providers and palliative care specialists. See the attached documents for information about applying for George’s House services and the application form.
George’s House Application Information
George’s House Application Form
Contact George’s House Palliative Care Program
Manager — George’s House Team
Michelle Valiquette
780.758.2066
mvaliquette@gspady.ab.ca