Designated Support Living
Balwin Villa
6920 – 128 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
The Balwin Villa is a 105 suite Enhanced Designated Living site designed specifically for clients with early onset dementia, mental illness or brain injury. Owned and operated by the Excel Society, the facility is located at 6920 – 128 Avenue in Edmonton and opened in the fall of 2010.
Facilities
The North Edmonton School was redeveloped to make way for Balwin Villa. The complex includes a theatre/gymnasium that is available to the client-residents and the local community. The buildings are surrounded by an outdoor recreation area operated by the City of Edmonton.
Our Residence
Balwin Villa serves a variety of populations; including dementia care, mental health, brain injury and addictions. The main focus is on person-centered care where we empower our residents to be part of their care and encouraged them to remain as independent as possible.
We have 3 dementia units and 4 Mental Health units that provide the option to live in separated gender specific units. We have recently collaborated with Alberta Health to open a Recovery Transition Unit that will focus on skill development for those resident to one-day transition into a community setting.
Services
- Behavioural tracking
- Mechanical lifts for transfers
- 24 Hour LPN and HCA on site
- Case Managers
- Clinical RN on site Monday to Friday
- Weekly on-site visits from physician, psychologist and psychiatrist
- On-site podiatrist visit every 6 weeks
- On-site optometrist visits every 6 months
- Occupational Therapist that works towards skills development with individuals and working to achieve their desired goals
- Electronic charting and electronic Medication Administration Record in use for increased client safety and continuity of care
- Client Service Coordinator available to assist in budgeting and communication with outside resources
- Recreation activities provided daily
- And much MORE!
Grand Manor
10766 97 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.
The Balwin Villa is a 105 suite Enhanced Designated Living site designed specifically for clients with early onset dementia, mental illness or brain injury. Owned and operated by the Excel Society, the facility is located at 6920 – 128 Avenue in Edmonton and opened in the fall of 2010.
Barrier-Free Living and Support Services
Each person living in the Grand Manor has their own barrier free suite that includes a kitchen area as well as a barrier free washroom. This building is also equipped with a main floor dining area where breakfast, lunch and supper are served daily.
The third floor includes 21 suites for clients with alcohol dependencies in our Harm Reduction Program. Grand Manor’s second floor has 33 suites and is specialized for clients with mental health disorders which include schizophrenia, brain injury, cerebral palsy, bipolar and many others.
Specialized Suites
48 suites are specialized for Alberta Health Services (AHS) clients with mental health disorders which include schizophrenia, brain injury, cerebral palsy, bipolar, etc. (16 of these suites are secured) 16 brand new suites are also designated for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) clients.
Services
- Behavioural tracking
- Mechanical lifts for transfers
- AED Defibrillator on site
- 24 Hour LPN and HCA on site
- Clinical RN on site Monday to Friday
- Weekly on-site visits from physician, psychologist and psychiatrist
- On-site podiatrist visit every 6 weeks
- Electronic charting and electronic Medication Administration Record in use for increased client safety and continuity of care
- Client Service Coordinator available to assist in budgeting and communication with outside resources
- Recreation activities provided daily
- And much MORE!
