Welcome to Almonte Country Haven
Almonte Country Haven is a licensed and accredited, long-term care residence located in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of the town of Almonte. Only 30 minutes from Ottawa, specialized health care services are easily accessed. Emergency medical services are just minutes away at the Almonte General Hospital.

Our dedicated staff provides compassionate, supportive and professional care and services to 82 residents with varying interests. Our Behaviour Management Specialist offers leadership and support to staff and families concerning the individualized care of residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Our commitment to education provides our staff with the knowledge to ensure each resident receives care that respects their individuality and preference. It's part of our Pursuit of Excellence mission.

Our modern, single-level home is designed for residents' comfort and provides easy access to all areas. Bedrooms - private and shared - are spacious and attractively decorated and feature en-suite bathrooms. Corridors are wide and accommodating. Residents can socialize and enjoy visits with family and friends in our comfortable fireplace lounge. They can enjoy a breath of fresh air under the gazebo or take a stroll along the tree-lined streets or the specially designed wandering path in our garden. In our spacious backyard, residents can also enjoy watching local sporting activities and lawn bowling.

Almonte Country Haven enjoys strong community support. Based on our belief that residents continue to be valued citizens, we encourage them to take part in the life of Almonte and invite local townspeople to become involved in our home. Our outings include visits to the local sugar bush, excursions to the local highland games and luncheons in local venues. Our volunteers add much to the good times we have at summer barbecues, annual bazaars, holiday dinners and celebrations. Children, local entertainers and clergy visit us regularly.

Our residents are valued members of Almonte Country Haven's management team. Our Residents Council provides the opportunity for residents and their family
members to participate in planning and evaluating the services in our home and supports a strong line of communication between residents and administration

New DOC makes staff empowerment top priority to strengthen team
Empowered staff members bring best care to residents, says Nancy Webb
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Nancy Webb says her goal as director of care (DOC) at Almonte Country Haven is to empower staff members to make the team as strong as possible. Empowered staff members, she adds, result in residents receiving the best possible care.
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Almonte entertainers hold key to keeping residents’ attention
Audience engagement helps captivate residents during 90-minute performance
Tuesday April 29, 2008
When Gail Gavan and Mike Ryan took their musical act to Almonte Country Haven on April 22 their performance accomplished something that’s not always easy — keeping the residents’ attention. Full Story

Almonte engages school to increase volunteerism
Call for student volunteers gets fast results
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Efforts by Almonte Country Haven’s staff to increase the home’s volunteer numbers have paid off, says the home’s life enrichment co-ordinator Darlene Thibault. Full Story

Administrator appreciates support from interim DOC
Almonte recruiting for director of care position Wednesday April 2, 2008
A semi-retired experienced nurse has stepped up to the plate to fill the position of director of care (DOC) until Almonte Country Haven finds a permanent replacement. Full Story

Promoting resident's hand-hygiene emerges from pandemic planning
Almonte goes back to basics
Friday March 28, 2008
When creating a pandemic plan for Almonte Country Haven, Sylvia Monette realized the most efficient way to prevent pandemics was also the most basic. Full Story

Open dialogue engages staff members during accrediting process
‘It was very staff-involved’
Friday March 14, 2008
When surveyors from the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) made a recent visit to Almonte Country Haven, administrator Rick Gourlie was impressed with their focus on the collective efforts of staff members. Full Story

Engaging family council results in 426 campaign signatures
Friday February 29, 2008
Almonte Country Haven administrator Rick Gourlie credits the “dynamic” family council and staff members at the Ottawa-area long-term care home for helping get 426 postcards signed in a campaign to draw awareness to funding challenges faced within the sector. Full Story

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Visit Almonte
Almonte Country Haven is currently welcoming new residents and has private, semi-private and basic rooms available. Visitors are welcome to drop by and tour the home. An appointment is not necessary.

Rick Gourlie
Administrator
E-mail: rgourlie@omniway.ca

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