Peter Dawson Lodge - Vulcan

Organizational Values

• Respect for all
• Compassionate and supportive
• Creating a home-like atmosphere
• Safety and security
• Community
• Providing quality of life

Lodge Services

The Peter Dawson Lodge offers room and board service to functionally independent Seniors. Service includes:

Furnishings: Basic room furnishings (single bed/dressors) are provided as well as window coverings, linens and towels.

Housekeeping: Rooms are dusted, vacuumed and cleaned by regular housekeeping staff on a weekly basis.

Meals: The Lodge follows a five week rotating menu which has been approved by a certified dietician. We take pride in our home cooked meals. Family and friends are invited to attend meals.

Laundry Service: All residents are free to wash their personal laundry in the resident laundry room. In the case where a resident does not wish to do his/her own laundry, the lodge provides a laundry service for a fee.

Consultation with local physicians, pharmacies and home care: Homecare administers a Medication Assistance Program in consultation with local Physicians and Pharmacies.

Maintenance: The Lodge has a full-time maintenance person to take care of any necessary repairs and maintenance from plumbing and heating problems to hanging pictures and accessories.

Hair Care: A private hairdresser comes in to the Lodge and provides hair service to the Residents (women and men) one day a week.

Medical Service: Medical services are available through Home Care. This service includes assisted bathing, and regular visits from a health nurse monthly. In addition, a foot doctor and hearing aid specialist make regular visits to the Lodge.

Storage: Locker storage is available however it is somewhat limited.

Office and Mail Service: All residents are issued a Post Office box. Mail is picked up daily (Mon-Fri) at the Vulcan Post Office and sorted into Residents mail boxes. Out-going mail is delivered to the Vulcan Post Office on a daily basis. (Mon-Fri)

Recreation: The Lodge provides a wide range of life enrichment activities to enhance the physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual needs of Lodge residents.

Security: The Lodge has non-medical staff on duty 24 hours per day.

Parking: Parking with plug-ins is available to Lodge Residents for a fee.