Palliative care Calgary families count on: professional in-home support focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals facing serious illness — delivered at home, surrounded by family. CDHCI-authorized and available at $0 for eligible Calgary families through Alberta Health Services.
"Most families tell us they wish they had called sooner. Palliative home care is not about giving up — it is about choosing how to spend the time that matters most."
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Palliative care Calgary families rely on most is compassionate in-home support — a trained caregiver comes to the home to provide comfort-focused personal care, medication reminders, companionship, and family respite, so your loved one can remain at home with dignity during serious illness. Sagewell provides palliative care Calgary-wide across NW, NE, SW, and SE. CDHCI-eligible families can access palliative home care in Calgary at $0 through Alberta Blue Cross. Call 403-990-9821 — we will guide you through every step.
Palliative care Calgary families count on is specialized in-home support focused on comfort, quality of life, and dignity for individuals with serious illness — including personal care, medication reminders, companionship, and family caregiver relief. It can begin at any stage of illness, alongside active medical treatment, and is funded through AHS for eligible Calgary families at $0 out-of-pocket.
Palliative home care in Calgary means that instead of spending their remaining time in a hospital or care facility, your loved one receives this compassionate support at home — in familiar surroundings, with family close by, and with a consistent caregiver who knows them well. Many families also refer to this as end of life home care or hospice care at home — Sagewell provides all of these, tailored to each family's situation.
Palliative care is not the same as giving up. It can be provided alongside active medical treatment. Many Calgary families choose palliative home care to improve daily quality of life while continuing to work with physicians and oncologists.
Yes. Palliative home care in Calgary can be funded through two pathways:
Call Health Link at 811 to discuss which pathway is right for your family, or contact Sagewell and we will guide you through the process.
We understand this is one of the hardest decisions your family will make. Our team approaches every palliative care placement with the care and reverence it deserves. There is no pressure — just a quiet conversation about what your loved one needs and what your family values.
Palliative care in Calgary can begin at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment. It focuses on relieving symptoms, reducing suffering, and improving daily quality of life — without necessarily stopping other medical care.
Hospice care at home is a specific subset of palliative care, focused on the final months of life when curative treatment is no longer the primary goal. It emphasizes comfort, dignity, and preparing the individual and family for end of life at home in Calgary.
Sagewell provides both palliative care Calgary families rely on at any stage, and comfort-focused end of life home care. We coordinate with AHS nurses, physicians, and hospice teams to ensure consistent care across all providers.
Available 24/7. No judgment. A compassionate conversation about how we can help.
Talk to Our Care Team 📞 403-990-9821Our caregivers bring skill, compassion, and cultural sensitivity to every palliative care placement.
We assign the same caregiver to every visit. For palliative clients, familiarity and trust are essential. Consistency reduces anxiety for both the individual and their family.
For families who need around-the-clock support, we can arrange overnight or live-in caregivers. This allows your loved one to stay at home even as their needs increase.
We provide caregivers who speak Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and English — and who understand the religious and cultural dimensions of dying and end-of-life care for South Asian and other communities.
Family caregivers carrying the weight of palliative care need breaks too. Respite care is covered under CDHCI — a professional takes over so you can rest.
Sagewell works alongside AHS nurses, physicians, hospice workers, and pharmacists to ensure everyone on your care team is aligned and your loved one's needs are met.
We bill Alberta Blue Cross directly for approved hours. Most palliative clients qualify for funded home care — your family doesn't need to manage the paperwork or billing.
End of life home care Calgary families choose most is in-home palliative support — professional caregivers who come to the home so individuals with a terminal or life-limiting diagnosis can spend their remaining time in familiar surroundings, with family close by and medical discomfort managed as best as possible. The alternative — dying in a hospital or long-term care facility — is what most Calgary families say they want to avoid, and home-based end of life care makes that choice possible.
Sagewell Home Care provides end of life home care in Calgary through CDHCI-funded hours and private care, depending on your family's situation. Our end of life caregivers are experienced in managing the physical, emotional, and practical demands that accompany serious illness — from personal hygiene and medication reminders to companionship, cultural and spiritual support, and family respite.
Many families tell us they waited too long before calling. End of life home care does not mean the end is imminent — it means choosing how time is spent, and making sure your loved one has support and dignity at every stage. There is no wrong time to ask.
✅ CDHCI-Funded Hours
AHS-assessed clients receive funded personal care and respite hours at $0. Sagewell bills Alberta Blue Cross at $33.61/hr directly — no paperwork for families.
🏥 AHS Palliative Home Care Program
For clients with a confirmed life-limiting diagnosis, AHS has a dedicated palliative stream that may provide additional funded hours and nursing support beyond regular CDHCI.
🔓 Private Pay
For families who need more hours than CDHCI covers, or who haven't yet completed an AHS assessment — care can begin within 24–48 hours. Rates from $38–$50/hr depending on care level.
Most Calgarians want to die at home, surrounded by the people they love. Hospice care at home makes that possible.
Hospice care at home Calgary families choose is a specific form of palliative care focused on the final weeks or months of life, when curative treatment is no longer the priority. The goal shifts to comfort, dignity, and the quality of every remaining day — supported by a familiar caregiver who comes to the home on a schedule that fits your family's needs.
Hospice care at home in Calgary is different from hospice facility care. Rather than moving to a care home or hospital, your loved one stays in their own bed, surrounded by their own belongings, with family coming and going freely. A Sagewell caregiver provides the hands-on support — personal care, companionship, medication reminders — while AHS nurses and physicians manage clinical needs.
For many families, the presence of a trusted, consistent caregiver through these weeks is one of the most meaningful forms of support they receive. We approach hospice home care not as a clinical task, but as a privilege and a responsibility.
| Factor | At Home | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Own home, own bed | Shared or private room |
| Family Access | Unlimited, anytime | Visiting hours may apply |
| Caregiver | Consistent, familiar | Rotating staff |
| Cultural Care | Fully customizable | Limited flexibility |
| Cost | $0 (CDHCI eligible) | Varies, often higher |
Sagewell provides in-home palliative, end of life, and hospice care at home across all Calgary quadrants and nearby communities.
Also serving Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Okotoks. Not sure if we cover your area? Call us — we likely do.
Other Sagewell services families often access alongside palliative home care.
Palliative care for late-stage dementia and Alzheimer's disease — structured routines, safety monitoring, and culturally sensitive support.
Professional caregiver relief for families supporting a palliative loved one. CDHCI-covered, available on an hourly, overnight, or emergency basis.
Transitional care for individuals returning home after hospitalization — bridging the gap between hospital discharge and palliative home care.
How the Alberta Health Services Client Directed Home Care Invoicing program funds palliative care at $0 through Alberta Blue Cross.
Sagewell Home Care is a CDHCI-authorized provider. Let us help your family navigate this time with dignity and care.
