Our Mission

SHALEM meaning WHOLENESS was formed with the mission and strong communal desire to provide care in a Christian setting and to enhance the well-being, both physical and spiritual, of our seniors as is set out in the Word of God.

New Supportive Living Facility

In 2007 the Society was presented with an opportunity to receive Provincial government funding to build a much needed Affordable Supportive Living Facility.

Shalem applied and received approval for a $5,175,000 grant to build a 43 unit building that would provide for the next level of care after a senior could no longer live independently. Our plan is to offer “Supportive Living” which under the government guidelines means an approach for providing services within a housing environment. It provides a home like setting where individuals can maintain control over their lives while also receiving the support they need.

The building is specifically designed with private rooms, large common areas and features to allow our seniors to “Age in place” in a safe secure barrier–free environment. Also available are the provisions of services such as 24 hour monitoring, emergency response, security, meals, laundry and housekeeping, and life enrichment activities. Publicly funded personal care and health services are provided to supportive living residents based on their assessed, unmet needs.

Shalem’s responsibility for receiving this grant is to provide care subject to applicable Alberta Government regulations and in keeping with their fee guide, currently set at $ 1700.00 per month ensuring that we provide affordable housing. A comparable non subsidized care unit would cost closer to $3000.00 or $4000.00 per month.

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Past and present Board Chairs of Shalem Mr. Bill Oostenbrink (left) and Mr.
Edwin Kamphuis (right) receiving cheque from Alberta government
representative Mr. Ralph Hubele (center) Manager of Health and housing
initiatives in Alberta