We are proud to offer quality care, programs and services to older adults in our community at our Extended Care Unit.
The Extended Care Unit is a 75-bed long-term care facility that operates alongside a 40-bed interim long-term care unit at the Welland Site. We work to see that all residents live with dignity and in security, safety and comfort.
We provide a variety of programs and services to support the physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents. These services include:
- nursing and medical care
- recreation and restorative care
- pharmaceutical care
- laundry services
- spiritual and religious programs
- volunteer programs
An active Residents’ Council meets monthly to make decisions related to program and environmental issues as they apply to their home. Cable TV, foot care, hairdressing and barber services are also available to residents.
Quick Links
Telephone: 905-378-4647
Download the Extended Care and Interim Units information booklet
- COVID-19 Updates -
On Dec. 28, 2021, an outbreak of COVID-19 was declared at our long-term care home at the Welland Site. This outbreak was declared following two healthcare associated cases. We are taking all necessary steps to maintain a safe environment for the residents and staff. Learn more.
Visitors: The Ministry of Long-Term Care put in place the following temporary measures at long-term care homes will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, December 30, 2021:
- Access to long-term care homes by general visitors will be paused. Designated caregivers may continue to enter long-term care homes.
- Day absences for all residents for social purposes will be paused.
How do I become an Essential Care Partner?
To become an Essential Care Partner for a resident in the ECU, please contact Lezlie Leduc, Programs and Services Manager at 905-378-4647 ext. 34585. You will be provided with the appropriate forms to fill out and a meeting will be scheduled between the caregiver(s) and the team at the ECU to review the process.
Rapid Antigen Testing
Anyone entering the home must complete a Rapid Antigen test and at this time, only fully vaccinated Essential Care Partners can enter the home.
See the Ministry of Long-Term Care guidelines to learn more.
- Programs -
Recreational Therapy
Our Recreational Therapy focuses on enhancing the leisure lifestyles of residents within the home through a variety of recreation and leisure opportunities, including community involvement, active living, social groups and entertainment. We have staff that offer programs and activities seven days a week, including some evening programs.
Music and Memory Program
The Music and Memory Program is designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents, particularly those with cognitive impairments such as dementia which can cause experiences of agitation or depression. The program has helped to improve the mood and behaviour of residents and has been effective in reducing incidence of falls by creating more relaxing environments.
- Admissions -
We invite you to consider making The Home at Niagara Health your home. Our compassionate and respectful culture supports the social, emotional and care needs of all residents.
Admission to a long-term care home is arranged through the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) region. We encourage residents and families to keep choice of homes and information up to date with the HNHB region.
We support interim unit residents in transferring to a permanent home placement.
- Stories about the ECU -
ECU team helps couple celebrate 50th anniversary
When Jane Thomas walked up to the front door of the Extended Care Unit at our Welland Site, her wedding song, When a Man Loves a Woman, was playing on a speaker outside. Waiting for her outside the front door were flowers, a cupcake, 50th anniversary balloons and a sign that read, Herb loves Jane.
Health-care workers focus on Welland seniors’ health amid pandemic
At a time when family can’t visit their loved ones face-to-face, finding ways to stay connected are now more important than ever. As long-term care staff work to enact heightened measures, they are also focusing on the well-being of senior residents. Patients at the Welland Extended Care Unit have been connecting with family through phone calls, window visits and staff have been helping seniors with video calls.
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