Sweetgrass
Lifestyle options:
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Dementia & Memory Care
Guest stays available, Adult day programs onsite, Palliative care available
Cost (from):
$1,650
Suites:
52 suites (Studio, 1-bed)
Summary Profile
About Sweetgrass
A member of Optima Living
Sweetgrass is modern, bright and spacious with an intimate cottage layout located in Slave Lake, AB. We enjoy a fun, loving atmosphere, with music playing in the cottages and lots of laughter. Our grounds are lovely, with a beautifully trimmed lawn, shrubs, and raised flower beds. A pathway and small bridge connect Sweetgrass with Vanderwell Lodge next door, and visitors are always welcome. Our beautiful two-storey community opened in summer 2015. We are dedicated to promoting maximum independence, choice, and dignity for each resident and encourage the involvement of family, neighbours and friends.
COVID-19 Information
Maya Angelou once said, “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” It feels like it is a rather apt reminder as we continue to navigate the pandemic. While we remember to wash our hands, protect ourselves, and respect others, there are also ways in which we can focus on bringing hope and laughter to our community. Let us live with hope and zest for life even while enduring the challenges set before us. We must continue to stay focused on best practises, express gratitude to the caregivers and frontline workers, and above all continue to live in hope and look for ways to “be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”
Alberta remains under a state of public health emergency. New Public Health restrictions came into effect starting September 16th to reduce the spread and protect our health care system. Businesses participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program will require patrons or clients to be vaccinated or to show a recent negative test result. Recently, British Columbia announced that it will mandate that all healthcare workers be vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 31st, 2021. British Columbia also announced a Vaccination Passport System, and starting October 12th, all visitors to long-term care and assisted-living facilities will need to show proof they have received at least one dose.
Insider reviews & perspectives
Comfort Life Review
Sweetgrass is really unique among all the retirement communities that we review, in its cottage style layout. This is ideal for people from the area who want to have their own space and want to easily step out to enjoy the open air. It’s a safe, comfortable, pleasant environment where all your daily needs—including meals and housekeeping—are taken care of.
The really great thing about Sweetgrass is the fellow feeling that you get in a community with peers... peers who become friends. You’ll come to enjoy your days much more than living on your own or living in an area where there are not many people your own age around. That leads to a feeling of revitalization for people who move here.
Leadership here (the general manager and staff) is professional, welcoming, and experienced both in senior care and in working with people living in more remote locations like this. They take their cues from the company founders who begin with a vision focused on cherishing elders and the contribution they’ve made to the world. This means creating a place where seniors feel completely at home, and where they feel honoured.
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Lifestyle options
Independent Living (definition)
Cost from $1,650
Includes
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration
Assisted Living (definition)
Cost from $2,120
Includes
- Diabetes
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration
Dementia & Memory Care (definition)
Cost from $2,120
Includes
- Meals (3x/day)
- Daily tidy (Extra fee)
- Housekeeping (1x/week)
- Medication administration
Suites
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,120 - $2,318
- Size: 200sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,120 - $2,318
- Size: 200sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: Studio
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,120 - $2,318
- Size: 380sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
- Type: 1-bed
- Ownership: Rent
- Cost: $2,120 - $2,318
- Size: 625sq/ft
- Companion fee: +$600
- Details:
- Cable TV in room (additional fee)
- Call Bell System
- Mini-fridge
- Personal phone number in room (additional Fee)
- Contact:
Dining
Our chefs focus on offering residents a variety of dining choices, including local favourites, familiar dishes, and specialty meals. The focus for every dish is for residents to have homemade options and the chefs use fresh fruits and vegetables when possible. Three meals a day are provided for residents with additional snacks throughout the day.
Meal service : Room Service (extra fee), Table service
Seating type : Assigned seating , Open seating
Amenities & Services
Residence Amenities & Services
Arts and crafts
Chapel
Community Garden
Emergency call system (pull-cord in room)
Fitness Studio
Hairdresser
Internet
Laundry machines
Mail box
Parking (outdoor)
Patio/Courtyard/BBQ
Pet friendly
Religious Services & Holiday Celebrations
Spa/Beauty Salon
Walking Path
Wheelchair Accessible
Programs & Activities
Arts and Crafts
Assisted Walks/Trails
Bingo
Card Games
Entertainment
Gardening
Parties
Religious & Holiday Services
Staff & Care
Staff
| Medical and other support staff | |
|---|---|
| Registered Practical Nurses | |
| Personal Support Workers | 24 hrs/day |
| Doctor | visiting 1x/week |
Care services
Care options available:
- Guest stays available
- Adult day programs onsite
- Palliative care available
Health Services:
- Catheter care(with special assistance)
- Cognitively impaired residents(with special assistance)
- Oxygen assistance(with special assistance)
- Physically challenged residents(with special assistance)
- Vitals monitoring(with special assistance)
Accreditation & Associations
Blog & News
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
We are within close walking distance to shopping, restaurants, convenience stores and local places of interest in Slave Lake. Sweetgrass is directly located next to Vanderwell Lodge, which enables a thriving recreation program between the two buildings.
Sweetgrass is located at 105 6th Avenue NE, Slave Lake, Alberta, T0G 2A2.
What's nearby:
Community Christian Center St. Peter Celestin Catholic Church Slave Lake Wesleyan Church Slave Lake Alliance Church
Slave Lake Healthcare Centre Slave Lake Eye Care
Rexall 
Slave Lake Airport
Vanderwell Lodge
Legacy Centre
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