Participation lodge offers year round respite services for persons with physical and developmental handicaps through the Holland Centre location. First choice is given to those persons who reside in the Grey and Bruce counties but is also available outside this region. The service is limited to two people at a time.

Services Provided

Meals, accommodation, attendant care services, nursing services, inclusion in planned activities with persons residing full time at the Lodge.

Booking

Booking is done through the Director of Care.

Application and Acceptance

Acceptance of a person into the respite program is done after an application package is filled out by the individual or their family and is reviewed by the Director of Care for suitability to service.

Criteria for acceptance:

1. one of the two respite beds is available
2. the person’s needs can be met with the existing skill level of staff
3. the person does not exhibit any severe or violent behaviors
4. the person does not require one on one supervision
5. the person does not pose a threat to other persons living at the Lodge

A person will be removed from program if the information form is false or misleading. Once the individual application is accepted, the individual’s name is entered into the Respite book and a room is assigned.

Length of Stay

Costs

For persons living in Grey and Bruce is $27.00 per day. This low-cost is available by means of government funding.

For persons living outside of Grey and Bruce - $60.00 per day. 

Payment is due in full upon acceptance into the program.

Limited transportation services are available for an additional cost. (Additional transportation requirements should be provided by family members or care-givers.)