Bethany Calgary

My mom moved to Bethany recently, and the staffs there from social worker to the doctor and nurse on site, and the caregivers who look after my mom are all super supportive and helpful. The therapist herself actually went all over the places, even skipped her lunch, just to find a wheelchair that would allow my mom’s feet to touch ground to ease her back pain (she’s very petite) really touched me. The registered nurse on my mom’s floor is super kind and knowledgeable, she also took the initiative to contact me regarding my mom’s upcoming doctor appointments and transportations, so we are on the same page, which is really important to me, and I can’t thank her enough :)Communication really is the key, and I do agree with some of the other reviews that you need to talk to the right person in order to get concerns resolved. Also I don’t live there day to day, so my opinion is only based on what I have observed. Still, let’s be real, no matter how much I love my dear mother, the amount of attention and physical assistance she requires everyday is way over my capacity. And that’s why I appreciate these wonderful people at the Bethany so much!There are group activities scheduled up each month, there are shows, there are spiritual gathering events, there are meals prepared on time with snacks in between, there are staff helping her to get her cleaned each time she used bathroom, baths are done twice a week with their help. I haven’t talked to the doctor too much myself, but the registered nurse on her floor has been responding to my messages really promptly and willing to help in any way she can, and most importantly, medication is brought to her on time. There’s even a giant greenhouse 24/7 and fully decorated for Christmas as well! I mean I love my mom, and I appreciate her raising me, but let’s face it, there’s simply no way I can arrange all those activities while looking after her physical needs just by myself. So the physical and mental support from these lovely people working at Bethany are not just for my mom, but also for me.All I can say is, thank you very much, Bethany *heart

My mom has been here for almost 2 yrs her new dentures when missing 2 months after she got them since she's been living there & when I discussed about this bethany replacing them cuz they went missing here all I get is excuses she hasn't been able to eat properly for 7 months now cuz of her missing dentures when I talk to my mom her roommates let's me know that apparently she got assaulted again (5) & when I look at her her glasses have more repairs on this seniors is a stable lady she doesn't fall so now it have to worry about my mom's safety everything about this particular bethany care facility really bothers me there's no cameras in the hall ways for the seniors or staffs safety im seriously regretting getting my mom into this bethany permanently something has to been done to insure the seniors safety I've heard more bad story's about this 1 bethany then any others & that's not good !

Compassionate, caring, kind and wonderful staff at Bethany Calgary North . I am from a private homecare company and I stayed overnight to assist a family with palliative care for their loved one. The staff does assist whenever I needed any help. Nurse Emma was exceptionally helpful and HCAs Brites and Felix. Forfive me if i forgot any names. Thanks to all the staff. I know the system is what it is sometimes. However, I see that the staff worked really hard. The place is so clean and I do not smell any lingering urine or fecal odors like I would at some other facilties and hospital units. I was actually really impressed here at the Bethany on 18a 3rd floor of Calgary North 3East. Thank you for being so accomodating. Do continue to serve in a manner consistent with the highest standards of care. Be encouraged and stay strong. Best regards, Christine S.

I’ve been here less than one day, I can’t use the bathroom, because they don’t have any bars to transfer out of my wheel chair. I had to phone down to the front desk after waiting 45 min, because NO one would answer their call button. I went to use the bedrail to transfer onto my bed and ended up on the floor because it was loose and gave way!! WOW! Is this how we stay safe?

My mom is currently in Bethany ALC unit, I would not wish this on my worst enemy! They can’t get her medication right, they leave her for hours in a soils diaper, the food is not fit for an animal, communication is non Existing, and the facility is gross.