Affordable Housing for Seniors (Cottages)

Western Health maintains cottage units which are designed for individuals capable of independent living. Services to the cottages are limited to maintenance, security, lawnmowing, and snowclearing.

Furnishings

Each cottage is furnished with washer, dryer, fridge, stove, and hand railings in the washroom. Tenants must supply all other necessary furnishing for themselves.

Waiting List

A Tenant Selection Committee will review applications, review criteria and recommend tenant selection. The decision is based on application content, assessed information, point system data, selection criteria and professional judgment.

Cost

The monthly rent includes heat and lights. The amount is subject to change, depending upon fluctuating market conditions; however, tenants are given three months notice of any rental adjustments.

Limited units are based on 25-30% income. Tenants must also pay $20 per month for utilities and $10 per month for laundry facilities.

Philosophy

It is our belief that:

• Individuals should remain in their community environment as long as possible, so as greater independence and control over their lives may be obtained.
• The promotion of healthy lifestyles will enhance quality of living and prevent inappropriate admissions to health care facilities.
• Every person has the right to live in an environment which promotes personal independence, self-reliance, freedom of choice, and respect for person’s individuality and beliefs.
• A home-like environment, where the individual is provided the opportunity to pursue his/her former lifestyle, enhances the quality of life.

Any inquiries for this service can be answered by contacting:

Bay St. George Long Term Care Cottages, Western Health                                                                                                                                                             
P. O. Box 250
Stephenville Crossing, NL A0N 2C0
Tel: (709) 646-5800
Fax: (709) 646-2375

Residential Services,
Western Health
P. O. Box 2005
Corner Brook, NL A2H 6J7
Tel: (709) 637-5235
Fax: (709) 637-5443

Gateway Cottages,                                                                                                                                                                                 Western Health                                                                                                                                                                                                     
P. O. Box 250
Port aux Basques, NL
A0M 1C0
Tel: (709) 695-2175
Fax: (709) 695-3118