Care & Services
At Gillis Lodge, we are dedicated to providing residents with more than just a place to live. We offer a safe, supportive, and welcoming community where dignity, comfort, and care come first.
Our goal is to meet each resident’s unique needs through personalized programs, a variety of services, and a home-like atmosphere that supports both health and happiness.
Long-Term Care
We provide 24-hour nursing and personal support for residents who require daily assistance. Each care plan is tailored to the individual, ensuring medical needs and personal preferences are respected.
Dementia Care
Gillis Lodge is pleased to offer 16 specialized beds that are designed to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. With trained staff, meaningful activities and secure spaces, we ensure residents maintain a sense of comfort and belonging.
Comfortable Living Spaces
Bright, accessible rooms with cozy common areas encourage connection and relaxation. We offer a wide range of living spaces to suit your needs including shared, semi-private and fully private rooms.
Dining
Home-style meals are prepared on-site with menus that balance health, variety, and familiar comfort foods. Our dietary team provides a menu one month in advance and regularly holds feedback sessions with residents to discuss preferences. We strive to support local as much as possible including items from our own garden.
Recreation & Social Activities
Daily activities, such as games and crafts to exercise and music programs, outings, and events keep residents active, socially engaged, and fulfilled. We are also proud to have a 22-seat bus that is on the road several times a week from late spring – late fall. Our residents have been at countless community events including parades, music concerts, church services, community meetings plus a few trips to dairy bars! We have even attended events off-Island with our residents.
Beautiful Grounds & Outdoor Spaces
Residents enjoy safe, accessible areas to relax outdoors, fostering both independence and a connection to nature. Our outdoor spaces are vibrant and surrounded by rural landscapes including trees, grass, farming fields plus a local sheep farm; all of which are accessible from our many decks around the building. We also have beautifully groomed outdoor walking areas, including several seating areas for breaks.
Personal Support
At Gillis Lodge, we are proud to offer assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility all provided with respect and dignity.
Medication Management
We also provide careful monitoring and administration of medications to ensure resident safety and well-being.
Specialized Therapies
We also provide access to Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Dietitian Services to promote health and independence.