Representing 11 municipalities and with over 100 dedicated staff, the Grande Spirit Foundation provides reasonably priced housing, quality care, and dignity to seniors and families.
The Grande Spirit Foundation was formed in 1960, although its roots go back to just after the Second World War. The municipal leaders of the region decided that a home for the Senior Citizens of the area was needed and in 1949 the first home was built.
Grande Spirit Foundation Services
Housing, recreation, and quality care for seniors and families in the Grande Prairie area.
5 Seniors Lodges Built
427 units offering meals, housekeeping recreation, assistance with medication, and 24-hour staffing.
15 Seniors Apartment Complexes
278 units offering both independent living, and supportive care with tenants accessing services as needed.
17 Wheelchair Accessible Units
The Grande Spirit Foundation also manages 17 wheelchair-accessible units for the Grande Prairie Residential Society.
Family & Low Income Housing
The Grande Spirit Foundation provides housing services for low-income families and individuals through a variety of programs.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS & PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
Grande Spirit Foundation Administration Office & Family Housing Office will be by appointment only. Please call ahead to ensure you can access our site, and access the resources below.
Please Call (780) 532-2905 or (780) 532-3276
Please Call (780) 532-2905 or (780) 532-3276
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Alberta Moves to Step 3 – Easing Public Health Measures
Effective on June 30 at 00:01 a.m., Alberta public health orders related to continuing care (including non-DSL) will be affected as follows:
Measures that will remain in place across all continuing care settings, except where noted, include:
• PCR Testing for COVID-19
• Isolating Symptomatic Residents
• Outbreak Procedures
• Use of PPE
• Reporting illness to AHS CEIR Line (excluding group homes with less than 10 spaces)
• Continuous Masking in AHS and AHS contracted sites for staff and visitors (LTC/DSL/Hospice) as per AHS Organizational Policy
Measures that will no longer be mandated include:
• Single Site Staffing Policy (CMOH Order 07-2022)
• Enhanced Cleaning
• Entry Screening
• Resident Screening
• Resident Masking
• Admission Quarantine
• Continuous Masking in Licensed Supportive Living for staff and visitors (excluding DSL)
Clarification to this section: Grande Spirit Foundation is classified as “non-DSL
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Minimum Mandatory Quarantine for 14 Days
for anyone who returned to or entered Alberta from outside Canada, or is a close contact of someone with COVID-19.
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Minimum Mandatory Isolation for 10 Days
for anyone who has a confirmed case of COVID-19, or have core symptoms that are not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition: cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat.
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Limited Visitation
Operational protocols, including limited visitation, are enforceable for all auxiliary hospitals, nursing homes, designated supportive living and long-term care facilities, seniors lodges, and any facility in which residential addiction treatment services are offered.
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Outbreak Standards For Supportive Living
Outbreak standards are in place for operators, managers and staff at all congregate health settings, including all auxiliary hospitals, nursing homes, designated supportive living and long-term care facilities, seniors lodges and facilities in which residential addiction treatment services are offered.
FRIENDS OF THE GRANDE SPIRIT FOUNDATION
The generosity of the Peace region is outstanding. Since our volunteer group was founded, seniors have experienced that kindness firsthand.
HISTORY
The Friends of the Grande Spirit Foundation was established in 2001 in response to a donation made by the estate of a resident, and the change in operating assistance by the government from full coverage to costs for basic services. The Friends of the Foundation saw an opportunity to enhance the lifestyle in the homes by donations, grants and fundraising. The Friends of the Grande Spirit Foundation was established to oversee the administration of any funds donated or raised through fundraising activities.
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SOCIAL MEDIA