COST OF CARE RECEIPTS

The receipts for the 2024 Cost of Care for income tax will be issued in February, 2025.

FALL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

This fall, we have launched a fundraising campaign to raise funds for several resident focused items shown on the attached pages – Broda Chairs, Heated/Refrigerated Meal Carts and a Soft Ice Cream Machine. We are pleased to note that The Kiwanis Club of St. Andrews has already committed funds for the soft ice cream machine.

Donations may be made online through our website: www.passamaquoddylodge.ca/donate, by e-transfer to foundation@passamaquoddylodge.ca OR in person at the Lodge. We appreciate your support !

PLEASE DO NOT BRING IN ANY TYPE OF MEDICATIONS

Please do not bring in any medications of any kind, over the counter items or otherwise. IF you need to, be sure and give any item to the Charge Nurse with an explanation. The Charge Nurse will have the medication ordered so the resident can use it if it’s warranted. We continue to find some residents with items they should not have at their bedsides as per our Nursing Home Standards. Thank you for your continued support.

DENTAL COVERAGE CARDS

All families who have dental coverage or the New Canadian Dental Seniors Plan Card for their resident – please bring in a copy for our files. The dental hygienist is able to direct bill for services offered at the Lodge.

VISITATION

We encourage you to stay up to date on vaccinations, stay home if you are sick, practice good respiratory etiquette, and sanitize your hands prior to entering the facility and frequently as needed.  Masks will continue to be readily available for those who prefer to continue to use a mask, or initiation of additional precautions if required. .

ALLERGY ALERT

Please do not bring in any items with nuts, peanut butter or latex (balloons) due to Allergies. Thank you! Also, please remember we are a fragrance free building.

RESIDENTS CLOSETS etc.

Space is limited so unfortunately there is not room for all the belongings for all seasons. Please check the closet and dresser for excess items –and take them home. Thank you!

RESPECTFUL CONDUCT and COMMUNICATION

We want to encourage open communication with families, but we do ask that you keep your comments respectful to all of our staff. If you have a concern please remember to speak to a manager or Charge Nurse. They will gather all necessary information. As your residents’ representative, we request that you advise other family members visiting that respectfulness is necessary. It is always best to gather your thoughts to ensure communication is calm, thorough and respectful. Thank you for keeping this in mind.

GENIE PROJECT

The Genie is an easy-to-use messaging platform designed for older adults to use independently, to connect with family and friends. Please see Nathalie or Mariah for instructions on how to assist your resident with the Genie messaging platform located in the front living room. Nathalie’s email address is activitymanager@passamaquoddylodge.ca

DENTAL FEE GUIDE 2025 – please note increases:

Service	Fee
Oral Assessment	$53.04
New Patient Complete Dental Hygiene Examination	$145.95
Reassessment	$51.41
Scaling – Debridement	1 unit $72.87
	2 units $145.64
	3 units $218.41
	4 units 291.18
	½ unit $36.44
Periodontal Debridement (typically used for an individual that has gum disease and or possibly if it has been a long time since their last hygiene appointment)
	1 unit $82.16
	2 units $164.22
	3 units $246.27
	4 units $328.43
	½ unit $41.19
Stain removal – Polishing	1 unit $43.96
	½ unit $22.14
Floride	Varnish $35.24
Emergency visit	$60.00
Home Visit (scheduled)	$60.00
Long Term Care Facility visit (scheduled)	$60.00
Denture/retainer cleaning	1 unit $58.82
Gum Irrigation	1 unit $77.47
Advantage Arrest SDF (caries arrest)	1 unit $79.42
	½ unit $39.41

Revised: Jan. 2025