Qualicare Calgary
A home care in Calgary — homey and family-oriented rather than clinical.
Care that adapts as needs change.
Seniors aging in place with complex or changing care needs. In-home, one-on-one personalized care.
Reach out before signing anything — the owner often steps in to help with discharge planning at no obligation
homey and family-oriented rather than clinical
What families look for first.
Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Seniors aging in place with complex or changing care needs
- Couples where one spouse has dementia and the other needs relief
- Memory care / dementia support
- Dementia-related wandering, anxiety, and behavioural challenges
- Last-minute or urgent care requests
Ask first if
- Owner Lori has a nursing background and is often directly involved in assessments and care transitions
- Hospital discharge
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
Calgary, AB
Questions families actually ask.
Can Qualicare Calgary help with discharge planning after a hospital stay? +
Yes, multiple reviewers note that the Qualicare team — including owner Lori, who has a nursing background — assisted families with hospital discharge planning even before a formal service agreement was signed. Their clinical knowledge has helped families decide between home care and institutional options.
Does Qualicare have experience caring for people with dementia? +
Several families specifically mention using Qualicare for progressive dementia care, noting that caregivers understand how to manage behavioural changes, anxiety, and wandering, and engage clients with activities like games, exercise, and music.
How quickly can Qualicare start care? +
Reviewers report that care began immediately after the initial in-home meeting, and at least one family received a caregiver arranged with less than 24 hours' notice for an urgent, one-time situation.
Is the care flexible if my family's needs change over time? +
Reviewers describe Qualicare adjusting schedules as conditions evolved — for example, scaling back from daily visits to twice-weekly visits as one client improved — and note that communication via text or email is consistently prompt and easy.
What kinds of daily tasks do Qualicare caregivers assist with? +
According to reviewers, caregivers help with meal preparation, housekeeping, grocery shopping, errands, personal care such as dressing and bathing, companionship, and accompanying clients to appointments and outings.
Does Qualicare serve areas outside of Calgary proper? +
At least one reviewer mentions receiving care for a family member in Cochrane, suggesting the service area may extend to surrounding communities.
How does Qualicare handle unexpected changes or emergencies? +
Multiple reviewers highlight that the team is highly responsive to schedule changes and urgent situations, and that the owner has personally attended client homes on short notice, including evenings and weekends, to assess care needs.
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