Home and Community Care Access - South Island

Provides intake for home health and community care services for residents with acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs. Case managers provide assessments, evaluate the client needs, determine eligibility and provide recommendations for services to be offered.

Services include assisted living and residential care, rehabilitation services, home nursing, case management, community nutrition, home support, adult day services, hospice and palliative care, social work, and respite.

Agency

Island Health

Home and Community Care Access - South Island - Virtual

Access Line: 250-388-2273

Toll Free Line: 1-888-533-2273

Application Process

Call the access line for intake. Current Home Health clients should contact their case manager for questions regarding their enrolled services. See website for more information.

Eligibility

Open

Clients must meet home health eligibility needs to receive services including citizenship and residency requirements; see website for detailed eligibility information.

Main Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/services/community-health-services

Service delivery

Virtual

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