The Camrose and Area Lodge Authority (CALA) has overall responsibility for the operation of the Rosealta Seniors Lodge in Camrose. Additionally, CALA provides funding support for the lodge rooms at Bashaw Meadows, a combined lodge and Designated Supportive Living facility that is owned by The Bethany Group. Our board has representation from the City of Camrose, the County of Camrose, and the Town of Bashaw. CALA meets several times each year with representatives from the Bethany Group, whom the Board has engaged to provide management services, in order to receive financial and operational reports regarding the activity in the lodge.

The lodges provide housing opportunities for one of the fastest growing segments of our population. Our lodge residents are provided with comfortable accommodations, meal service, laundry options, plus a host of additional services which contribute to an enjoyable standard and quality of life.

It is the responsibility of CALA to assess the adequacy of the facilities that we provide for seniors. To that end, we receive regular survey data regarding the opinions of our residents. We also take the initiative to support new construction and renovations as required.

Safe Visitation

Changes to Order 16 - Safe Visitation come into effect on May 10, 2021.

We are pleased that these changes allow our residents and their families, friends, loved ones, and support persons more visitation. We see these changes as investing in our residents by allowing for more opportunity to create caring communities through important connections.

Restrictions have been lessened in concert with vaccinations among residents and staff. We encourage all eligible staff, residents, visitors, and designated family/support persons to receive the vaccine as part of fostering safe and welcoming communities. While the vaccine offers another layer of protection, public health measures like personal protective equipment and physical distancing continue to be implemented and observed.

Please read our Safe Visitation Policy for more information. A package of information will be provided if and when you visit with further information.

CALA is committed to providing respectful, secured, and supportive work environments to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals. We do not tolerate nor condone any acts of abuse from visitors or clients directed toward any CALA employee or representative.

All designated family/support persons and visitors shall be instructed to:

Undergo a Health Assessment Screening at entry to the site and self-check for symptoms throughout and following the visit.

Coordinate all visitors with the site Manager or designate.

Adhere to Safe Visiting Practices and any related site policies.

Only visit the client they are supporting.

Wear a mask continuously indoors (and outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained).

Notify the site Manager/designate of any symptoms that arise within 14 days of visiting with a client.

*Entry may be refused if there is reason to believe an individual is not abiding by these responsibilities.

Safe Visiting Practices:

All individuals visiting the site must still undergo the Health Screening Process and review the Risk of Unknown Exposure sheet before visiting. Visitors must wear a mask while inside the building, even when in the resident’s room.

In the case where physical touching (e.g., hand holding, hugging) is desired:

Please discuss with the Manager or Access Liaison regarding the risks.
If anyone shows symptoms during the visit, stop close contact and inform staff immediately.

Designated Family/Support Persons:

Residents can now name up to four (4) people as their designated family members/support persons.
These four (4) individuals do not need to be from the same household.
Up to four (4) visitors are allowed at one time, space permitting for physical distancing if not from the same household.
All visits to the site must be coordinated through the Manager or Access Liaison.
As a preferred method of scheduling visits, Designated family/support persons will be approached by the Manager or Access Liaison to create a standing visiting schedule that is consistent week after week to avoid repetitive booking processes.
Individuals may be minors. Children under 14 must be accompanied however.

Indoor Visits:

Residents will be surveyed about allowing indoor social visits (this is separate from visits from Designated Family/Support Persons). If the majority (over 51%) of residents would like visitors allowed inside, the site will create a plan to accommodate these visits.

If indoor social visits are agreed upon by the majority of the residents:

Four (4) visitors from the same household are allowed at the same time in the resident’s room.

All visitors are allowed to visit residents inside under the following circumstances:

End of life visits – consideration given to providing quality end of life for the resident and their visitors.
Significant changes in health status – any instances of a sudden change in mental/physical/cognitive/spiritual health status, extreme loneliness or depression, or other situations where the resident’s health has been suddenly compromised.
Pressing circumstances – any life event where on-site access to someone other than the designated family/support persons might be necessary (e.g., financial or legal matters, family crisis).

Outdoor Social Visits:

With the warmer weather approaching, spaces outside will be set up to accommodate visits.

Outdoor social visits must be booked through the Access Liaison. This is to accommodate all residents and visitors and ensure screening processes and space allows for the visit.
Up to 10 persons (including the resident), space permitting, can visit outside.
If physical distancing within a group is not possible, then masks should be worn while visiting.
There are no current limitations on a resident’s ability to visit beyond the property. If a resident requires staff assistance to prepare or be transported for the visit, then the site should be informed.

COVID-19 Response & Information

What you need to know - December 6, 2022

There are no active outbreaks at this time.

July 1, 2022 CMOH Orders

We wanted to take an opportunity to update you on the changing restrictions as outlined by Alberta Health. Effective July 1^st, 2022, CMOH Orders 06-2022 and 07-22 will be rescinded and our COVID protocols will transition back to routine management through strategies developed by Alberta Health Services and our own policy and direction.

This means the further easing of restrictions such as:

Continuous masking for staff and visitors is no longer required.
Active health screening for staff and visitors upon entry to the site is no longer required.
Resident health screening upon return from an absence is no longer required.
Masking for unvaccinated residents upon return from an absence is no longer required.
Quarantine for residents upon admission from another health setting is no longer required.
Group and recreational activities may resume as previous.

While the restrictions are lifting, COVID will continue to be prevalent in our communities, we must still consider what behaviours we can adopt to best protect one another and remain vigilant.

Please note at Bashaw Meadows as a combined lodge/DSL site, that continuous masking for staff remains a requirement and that visitors to Lodge residents will be asked to mask during entry and while in common areas that may be shared with DSL residents, but will not be required to mask when in a private space, such as a lodge resident room.

Please visit The Bethany Group Covid-19 page. for additional information

Originally built in 1987, Rosealta Lodge (RAL I) features private rooms with full bathrooms. A common area and dining room allows residents to congregate for a variety of activities and entertainment. In 2016, the fire system was upgraded to meet current standards.

An addition (RAL II) was built in 2016 with enhanced suites that include a small kitchen in addition to larger spaces. As well, common areas are available in both the addition and older part of the lodge.