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

Forum’s interactive exercise, presentations helping staff ponder work from different perspective
Administrator says forum’s events are complementing OMNI’s objectives
Tuesday May 26, 2009
An interactive exercise and energized presentations on the importance of always being resident-focused in long-term care are the two components of the recent OMNI forum that can help staff members look at their work from a new perspective, says Rick Gourlie, the administrator at Almonte Country Haven. Full Story

Volunteer brings smiles to residents at Almonte
‘She’s just a breath of fresh air coming through the front door,’ says LEC
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Bunny Barr says volunteering is a major part of her life, and when she spends time with residents at Almonte Country Haven and puts a smile on their faces, she knows she has made a difference. Full Story

Almonte honours retiring volunteers with afternoon tea
Celebrations highlight the importance of volunteering, says LEC
Thursday March 12, 2009
Residents, staff members and management at Almonte Country Haven honoured two retiring volunteers with an afternoon tea March 6, to show appreciation for the years of service Linda Thompson and Lorna McNabb gave to the Ottawa-area long-term care home. Full Story

Almonte marks Shrove Tuesday with pancake lunch
Life enrichment and nutritional care departments team up for event
Wednesday February 25, 2009
The 82 residents at Almonte Country Haven were treated to a pancake lunch Feb. 24 to mark Shrove Tuesday. Full Story

Residents and staff working to get through Almonte outbreak
Collaborate effort is helping home overcome challenge, says administrator
Wednesday January 28, 2009
Residents and staff members at Almonte Country Haven are working together to help get the Ottawa-area long-term care home through an enteric outbreak that began Jan. 19.
Full Story

Community liaisons officers could boost long-term care: administrator
Outreach to schools more essential than ever, says Rick Gourlie
Thursday December 11, 2008
Almonte Country Haven administrator Rick Gourlie says long-term care homes would benefit from funded community liaison officers, who could spend time visiting high schools, encouraging students to consider careers in the sector. Full Story

Mystery Santa spreading happiness around Almonte
Generous stranger bringing presents for residents and staff
Tuesday November 25, 2008
It's a mystery the folks at Almonte Country Haven aren't sure they want solved. Full Story

Find an OMNI Home in your area... Peterborough, ON - Springdale Peterborough, ON - Riverview Lindsay, ON - Frost Manor Selby, ON - Village Green Kanata, ON - Garden Terrace Kanata, ON - Forest Hill Picton, ON - West Lake Terrace Picton, ON - Kentwood Brighton, ON - Maplewood Jasper, ON - Rosebridge Cobourg, ON - Streamway Villa Aurora, ON - Willows Estate Long Sault, ON - Woodland Villa Almonte, ON - Almonte Country Haven Norwood, ON - Pleasant Meadow Manor Campbellford, ON - Burnbrae Gardens

If you are interested in becoming
  a member of our family as a resident, an employee or a volunteer please contact us!

	Back to Front Page
	Send your feedback

Visit Almonte
You are welcome to join us for a tour of our home.  To find out more about our home or to book a tour please contact:

Rick Gourlie
Administrator

Telephone: (613) 256-3095
E-mail: rgourlie@omniway.ca

Letters:
Love that no one can pay for...
When one realizes they can no longer care for those they love and that we must trust that care to someone else, I believe most of us make that choice with great trepidation. We watch the caregivers like hawks …my mother and her friend have been with you for some time now … without question you have more than met our expectations.