Accommodation and Rates

Eastholme has 56 private rooms, 12 semi- private rooms and 60 basic rooms. Accommodation for couples can be provided in several of our large basic rooms or adjoining private or semi-private rooms.  A short stay bed is available.

The home is fully air-conditioned, including bedrooms, dining and lounge areas.  Eastholme is a smoke free environment. 

Long Stay Accommodation

The Province has adopted a standard rate policy for basic accommodation for all Nursing Homes and Homes for the Aged in the province.

The maximum rate for basic accommodation is $ 53.23 per day.  This rate applies to anyone who does not qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement by virtue of their income.

The rate for people who qualify for the Guaranteed Income Supplement on the basis of their income, will fall in a range between $34.63 and $ 53.23 per day depending on the amount of supplement received.

There will be no asset testing or requirement to disclose assets held.

Short Stay Accommodation

The daily rate is $34.63 for short stay admission. 

Rates are subject to change each July.

Resident Preferred Accommodation

Policy

At Eastholme specific resident rooms will be designated as preferred accommodation.  Residents who wish to reside in preferred accommodation must pay the maximum basic accommodation rate in effect plus the applicable preferred accommodation premium.  Eastholme agrees to provide 30 days written notice of any change to the preferred accommodation premiums.

Acommodation Definitions

Preferred -  Means designated private or semi-private rooms.

Private - Means a room with one bed and its own washroom.  The private preferred premium is $18 per day plus the maximum basic rate of $ 53.23.

Semi-private - Means a room with one bed and a shared washroom with an adjoining room.  The semi-private preferred premium is $8.00 per day plus the maximum basic rate of $ 53.23

Basic - Means a room with 2 beds and a shared washroom.  The basic accommodation rate ranges from $34.63 to $ 53.23