St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital
St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital operates a 14-bed palliative care unit offering holistic, comfort-based care for people with life-limiting conditions through the regional palliative care program. The facility provides 24-hour nursing, spiritual care, family support, interpretive
- Emphasis on hospice residence
- 24/7 nursing
- No-cost / funded care
- Dedicated hospice beds
- Pain & symptom management
Strong fit for hospice residence.
St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital operates a 14-bed palliative care unit offering holistic, comfort-based care for people with life-limiting conditions through the regional palliative care program. The facility provides 24-hour nursing, spiritual care, family support, interpretive services for multiple languages, and welcomes family visits and pet companionship anytime.
Weekday day-shift care is more consistently praised; families may want to increase visits during evenings and weekends
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Seniors requiring complex wound care or recovery from hospital decline
- End-of-life palliative and hospice care
- Long-term placement for high-needs elderly residents
- Limited mobility
Ask first if
- Facility does not offer rehabilitation; care is focused on comfort and long-term support rather than recovery
- 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 Edmonton families.
Edmonton, AB
In their own words.
“Great placed to receive care for our loved ones. Also, a great place to volunteer.”
“The staff here really cares about the patients and do it with a smile. We brought them some high energy treats just in time for shift change so everybody could share in the delicious sugary mess.”
“My experience here is quite positive, they are taking good care of my brother”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. See all reviews on the provider's Google listing.
Compare with similar Edmonton providers.
| Provider | Reviews | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital · this provider | 41 | 3.8 | Hospice Residence |
| CapitalCare Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood | 58 | 4.1 | Hospice Residence |
| The Grief & Trauma Healing Centre - Sherwood Park | 38 | 4.0 | Bereavement / Grief Support |
| Roozen Family Hospice Centre | 30 | 4.9 | — |
| The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre - The Orchards | 8 | 3.0 | Bereavement / Grief Support |
| Care Cottages - Long-term care home in Edmonton | 6 | 4.2 | Hospice Residence |
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Is St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospital a rehabilitation facility? +
Based on reviewer feedback, St. Joseph's does not focus on rehabilitation; it is oriented toward palliative, hospice, and long-term supportive care. One reviewer specifically noted that the facility is not set up to help patients recover.
How is the quality of end-of-life care at St. Joseph's? +
Several families praised the palliative unit staff for compassion and making their loved one's final days comfortable and peaceful. Individual nurses were specifically called out for exceptional kindness during difficult moments.
What types of residents does St. Joseph's typically serve? +
The facility appears to serve elderly residents requiring long-term care, palliative or hospice support, and those transitioning from hospital stays. Reviewers have noted care for residents in their late 90s and early 100s with complex needs.
Is there space for family gatherings or visits? +
At least one reviewer noted a lack of family gathering rooms, suggesting the facility's common spaces may be limited. Families should contact the facility directly to ask about visitation areas and amenities.
Does the facility offer programs or activities for residents? +
One reviewer mentioned memory programs, music programs, and physiotherapy exercises being offered to residents. However, these appear to be supplementary to the primary long-term and palliative care focus.
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