Continuing Care Home Type B (CCH Type B)

Personalized, Continuing Care to Help You Live Life to the Fullest

Continuing Care Home Type B (CCH Type B), formerly known as Designated Supportive Living Level 3, are accommodations designed to provide a purposeful home environment that fosters independence—while meeting your unique needs. Vermilion & District Housing Foundation offers 30 CCH Type B studio suites, and we have also acquired the temporary capacity of 10 additional CCH-Type B Secure Space suites (formerly DSL4) to further support the evolving needs of our residents.

These accommodations provide residents with access to a dining room, a common living area, gourmet, chef-prepared meals, meticulous housekeeping, a wide range of recreational and therapeutic programming, and 24-hour support from health care aides for personal care and medication assistance. Regular support is also provided by home care nurses. To learn if you’re eligible for our CCH Type B services, you must be assessed by an Alberta Health Services placement officer. For full details, please contact your health care professional, consult directly with your home care case manager, or reach out to our Clinical Director.

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Supportive Living bedroom

CCH Type B (Formerly DSL3 / DSL4) Studio Suites

Our goal is to make you proud and excited to come home again. In addition to all the amenities and features of our common living areas, each of our CCH Type B studio suites includes 10-foot ceilings, a large private bathroom, and a comfortable personal living space. Spend your days enjoying carefree living at its best—with no cleaning required. Our facilities have been recognized for excellence in housekeeping services and cleanliness. Please contact us to learn about the additional amenities available to our CCH Type B residents.

Dining Room

Our supportive living residents are pampered with gourmet meals that are prepared from scratch by our culinary team and Executive Chef. Our dining room seating arrangement is kept to a maximum of ten residents for an intimate dining experience, wheelchair manoeuvrability, and a direct sight line to a professional health care staff. All menus are tailored to the tastes of our residents and are approved by a registered dietitian to meet Canada’s nutritional guidelines. Residents also have unlimited access to snacks and beverages, 24 hours a day.

Agland dining room

Recreational activities for senior citizens

Recreational and Therapeutic Programming

Our recreational and therapeutic programs are designed and adapted to meet your needs. You can choose to participate in a wide variety of activities that are specifically tailored to your personal goals, interests, and hobbies. All programs run in-house six days a week to accommodate smaller groups and a more intimate therapeutic setting. Daily one-on-one visits are available for those who are unable or do not wish to attend group-based programming. Program calendars are delivered to each room and posted in common areas.

VDHF Offers You the Support and Opportunity to Live Your Way

Our mom needed extra care and we didn’t want to live on our own. She moved into DSL3 (Continuing Care Home Type B) and my brother and I moved into the Lodge. I like living here because of the food, the people, and the residents!
John Z (Vermilion Valley Lodge)

Choosing to move into a retirement residence was a decision I made without hesitation. My only concern was losing my independence, but I quickly realized I was mistaken—I still maintain a strong sense of independence here!

Looking back, I wish I had made the move sooner. I can't get enough of the activities, the excellent housekeeping, the delicious food, and the wonderful residents. And the best part? I'm meeting and connecting with people I wouldn't have had the chance to otherwise.

I wholeheartedly recommend Vermilion Valley Lodge to anyone considering a move to a retirement home. Here, you can maintain your independence while having the support of both staff and fellow residents whenever needed.
In my opinion, everyone should experience the joy and comfort of living here!
Dolores B (CCH Type B, formerly DSL3)

Deciding to move into a retirement facility was a decision we made out of necessity and (with) the encouragement of friends who already called this place home. With my wife needing more care than I could provide alone, we knew we needed help.
Ron D (Vermilion Valley Lodge)

One of the best things about moving into a retirement facility is not having to cook or clean up. I love cooking, but I hate the cleanup and dealing with grocery shopping. Here, I don't have to worry about any of that.
Betty D (Vermilion Valley Lodge)