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As National Volunteer Week continues, we shine a special light on a beloved duo at Cassellholme. Judy and her gentle, tail-wagging companion, CASEY. A certified pet therapy team, they bring more th…
Cassellholme’s volunteers make our Home a better place for everyone. They give so generously – often in quiet, faithful ways. We're not naming names because we don't want to miss anyone. You know w…
The respiratory outbreak has ended! Masking in Cassellholme is now optional.Many thanks to everyone – staff, essential caregivers and all support workers for their diligence. We truly are a GREAT t…
An isolated outbreak was declared on Maple Street on March 23rd. By March 29th, the outbreak expanded to be facility-wide.This season has been particularly bad for respiratory illnesses here and in…
The Alzheimer Society, is hosting a special information session at Cassellholme. Their goal is to enhance our understanding of dementia and provide practical care and communication strategies. If y…
The promise of spring is finally on our doorstep – bringing change and renewal with it. Today we want to tell you about some staffing changes that will enhance clinical practices and support programs…
The ENTERIC OUTBREAK has ended!Many thanks to everyone – staff, essential caregivers and all support workers for their diligence. We're all part of a truly great team!Surgical masks remain necessary i…
The RESPIRATORY OUTBREAK has ended! Many thanks to everyone – staff, essential caregivers and all support workers for their diligence. We're all part of a truly great team! However, we remind you…
In addition to the respiratory outbreak, there is also a facility-wide enteric outbreak at Cassellholme. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Diligent hand hygiene is one of the most effective t…
The respiratory outbreak is now facility-wide. Symptoms may include sore throat, cough, fever, chest congestion and nasal discharge. Affected Residents have been PCR tested [polymerase chain reacti…
RNAO CLINICAL PATHWAYS On March 27th, Cassellholme will begin implementing evidence-based Clinical Pathways as recommended by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario [RNAO]. Find out more
Giving Tuesday is a global happening. People donate time, money and skills to help their families, community and the world. Small acts of kindness make a big difference. If you're able, there FOUR …
Good news! The respiratory outbreak has ended. However, with many respiratory illnesses currently circulating in the community, masks are still mandatory for staff and visitors in all Resident area…
The Cassellholme Board of Management meeting has been changed from 5:00pm to 1:00pm on November 28th. Find out more here.
The switch to the Fall/Winter Menus happens today... yum! Check out the new daily choices on the home page CASSELLHOLME.CA or ON THE MENU PAGE.
We're in the midst of making some temporary changes to staff. We'll try to keep the CONTACTS PAGE as up-to-date as possible so you can find who you're looking for. When we can, we keep the phone ex…
Today, the District Health Unit declared a facility-wide respiratory outbreak. Lab results identified COVID-19 as one of the circulating viruses. We continue to closely follow best practice guideli…
A respiratory outbreak has been declared on the 3rd Floor [Willow Street]. The symptoms include sore throat, productive cough, nasal discharge and fever.General visitors are welcome.If you're comin…
The facility-wide outbreak has ended! Many thanks to everyone – staff, essential caregivers and all support workers for their diligence. We're all part of a truly great team!Masking is no longer re…
The respiratory outbreak on the 3rd Floor has been upgraded to facility-wide.General visitors are allowed.If you're coming in to visit your loved one, surgical masks are required over your nose and…
The General Store hours change starting today.Monday to Friday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.There may be breaks between9:30 to 9:45, 12:30 to 1:00 and 2:30 to 2:45
Today, a respiratory outbreak was declared on the 3rd Floor [Willow Street].General visitors are welcome.If you're coming to visit a loved one on the 3rd Floor, surgical masks are required over you…
The facility-wide outbreak has ended! Many thanks to everyone – staff, essential caregivers and all support workers for their diligence. We truly are a GREAT team!You can celebrate or extend a "Tha…
Today, a respiratory outbreak was declared on the 2nd Floor [Birch Street]. Visiting a Resident with a confirmed or suspected respiratory diagnosis:General visitors are not permitted on the second…
The Near North Palliative Care Network organizes an annual open-air event to celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones. Participants can sponsor a butterfly and release it in memory of someo…
Cassellholme is holding a Job Fair on Monday, July 8th – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – in the Auditorium. This event will seek to specifically fill jobs in the Food Services department. All available caree…
Today, the respiratory outbreak on the 2nd Floor has been upgraded to a facility-wide COVID outbreak.Essential Care Givers coming into the home:If you're coming in to the home as an essential careg…
On May 8th, 2024, the Community Volunteer Collective hosted Unity in Community. This event was held to honour the incredible volunteers in our community. Each recipient was individually recognized for…
A respiratory outbreak has been declared on the 2nd Floor. General visitors are not permitted on the second floor unless visiting someone who is at end of life care or deemed palliative. Visiting a Re…
The new Spring/Summer menu starts today. You’ll see some exciting new Indigenous choices such as Bannock and Three Sisters Soup. Check out the soup recipe on Canada’s food guide.
We're happy to announce that the COVID-19 outbreak is over! "THANK YOU!" to the essential caregivers and staff who worked so diligently to end the outbreak. General visitors are again welcome to co…
Public Health has declared that Cassellholme is now in a facility-wide COVID outbreak. We all hoped that we’d never have to say that again. Reminders of what this means: essential caregivers [EC…
Today, a COVID-19 outbreak was declared on the 3rd Floor [Willow Street]. Visiting a Resident with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 diagnosis:General visitors are not permitted on the third floor…
There is plenty of excitement around the Solar Eclipse that will take place on Monday afternoon – April 8th. Here’s some great info about it:Time and DateYour Guide to Solar EclipsesGuide from the M…
The respiratory outbreak on Maple Street has been resolved. We all did a great job of limiting the transmission of infection to only two residents! Please keep up your great Infection, Prevention an…
There is a respiratory outbreak on Maple Street. Visiting is allowed. Masking is strongly encouraged throughout Cassellholme. If you are coming in to visit or volunteer, please be careful in publi…
Good news – the enteric outbreak on Willow Street has been declared over. The bad news is that the clocks are springing forward tonight at 2 a.m. – which means an hour less of sleep.
An enteric outbreak has been declared on Willow Street [3rd Floor]. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Diligent hand hygiene is one of the most effective tools we can use to prevent such infec…
We've just received word from the Ministry that the masking mandate for Long-Term Care staff has been removed – effective immediately. While masks are still recommended in situations of close cont…
Dave Smits, our Director of Facilities and Capital Projects has a new update. Read it here.
It's really nice to see bright smiling faces at Cassellholme. We've had some very special visitors lately – including the East Ferris Fire Department and Bonhomme. Check out our Facebook page for pi…
There is an outbreak of rhinovirus [common cold] on Birch Street [2nd floor]. Visiting is allowed throughout Cassellholme. Masking is strongly encouraged. If you are coming in to visit or voluntee…
Yesterday, Cassellholme experienced a water interruption for most of the day. There was a water line break. City contractors worked into the wee hours of Sunday morning to repair it. We are extendi…
Do you know of a hairdresser who would be a good fit for Cassellholme? We need an experienced, upbeat and skilled person who can meet with Residents to discuss what they like and want, then offer hair…
The facility-wide COVID Outbreak is over! Many thanks to everyone – staff, visitors and all support workers for their diligence which limited the outbreak to seven Residents.Although we are in a good…
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the 2nd Floor [Birch Street and Cherry Lane]. If you're unwell, do not visit. Cassellholme is mask-friendly and masking is strongly recommended. Hand sanitizin…
Starting in January, local Dental Hygienist Emilie Sagle, RDH will come to Cassellholme to treat Residents! Emilie has more than ten years experience doing teeth cleaning, denture care, fluoride treat…
Our four new physicians started December 1st! Get to know them here.
Giving Tuesday is a global happening. People donate time, money and skills to help their families, community and the world. Small acts of kindness make a big difference. If you're able, there are lo…
Cassellholme is holding a job fair on Wednesday, November 29th from 12 to 4 p.m. We’re looking for Registered Nurses [RNs], Registered Practical Nurses [RPNs] and Personal Support Workers [PSWs].…
The facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak continues. As of today, there are six active Resident cases across the three floors of our Home.Ellen, our Manager of Infection Prevention & Control, let you…
As the respiratory illness season ramps up, the Chief Medical Officer of Health has recommended enhanced masking.Starting on Monday, November 6th, masking will be required at Cassellholme for staff…
We've added a new page to our website. Brief “Did You Know?” facts and figures are being collected to provide context. In addition to being interesting, you can also refer to these if you are invite…
A facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Cassellholme. While surgical masks aren't mandatory, we strongly recommended wearing one. Let’s all return to diligent hand sanitization. Also,…
For the past three to fours years, there have been many interruptions in the supply chain of some dietary supplements we purchase for Residents. This includes brands such as Ensure and Boost. We've…
Our clinical team transition plans have come together faster than we could have imagined. There will be plenty of news in the weeks ahead, but I wanted to share this with you now. Hot off the press…
The switch to the Fall/Winter Menus happens today... yum! Check out the new daily choices on the home page cassellholme.ca or here.
KEEPING RESIDENTS SAFEAnnual Resident flu shot day –Tuesday October 17th, 2023 Covid-19 boosters are planned for the following week. This fall, respiratory illnesses are expected to be circulatin…
We're happy to announce that the respiratory outbreaks are over! "Thank You!" to those who had a [clean] hand in keeping the transmission to a minimum. There were 15 cases on Willow Street. There…
A Resident on Apple Street has tested positive for rhinovirus. A facility-wide outbreak has been declared. Currently, general visitors are still allowed. For Residents in isolation, Personal…
A respiratory outbreak has been declared on the third floor – Willow Street. The affected Residents are in isolation. General visiting is not restricted.COVID cases are on the rise throughout the c…
We've all missed them – especially the Residents. Volunteers significantly enhance the quality of life, community spirit and fun at Cassellholme. Volunteers also provide Residents with meaningful an…
To give you more access to the many services Cassellholme's General Store/Reception provides, we've extended the open hours. Monday to Friday8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.closed for two 15 minute breaks9…
Thank You! Everyone must have had all their fingers and toes crossed! The parts for the elevator arrived quickly and it has been repaired.Other Updates: Reminder, the water will be shutdown tomorro…
The water will be shut down on Wednesday, August 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate maintenance to the fire suppression system. There will be tap water coming into Cassellholme for hand washin…
The facility-wide respiratory outbreak has ended!!!And, in other good news… Elevator parts are on their way. The elevator should be up and running before the end of the month – even sooner if we…
The centre elevator is out of service. We hope it will be repaired soon. In the meantime, the smaller elevator beside entrance is available for use. However, to reduce congestion/disruption on Cherry…
A facility-wide respiratory outbreak has been declared. Currently, there are six symptomatic Residents on Birch Street and one on Maple Street. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, fatigue and nasal d…
As of today, all 238 permanent beds at Cassellholme are full! We haven't been able to say that for more than four years. Thanks to a lot of hard-working staff, we've welcomed 72 new Residents si…
We're happy to let you know that the respiratory outbreak has ended. The alert circle has been removed from the website and general visits are ON!If you can't visit, maybe you'd like to send a cheerfu…
If you’re trying to reach us, we’re sorry. Our phone system is not working properly. It appears to be a Cogeco issue so there is nothing we can do at the moment. Please be patient. We’ll let you know…
The second floor respiratory outbreak we told you about last Friday, has spread to facility-wide. Currently, general visitors are still allowed. For Residents in isolation, Personal Protective Equipme…
A respiratory outbreak has been declared on the second floor. So far, the four affected Residents are in isolation and have tested negative for COVID-19. Masking is required when visiting isolated Res…
After three+ years of masking, we're ALL ready to fill Cassellholme's hallways with friendly smiles once again. The Ministries of Health and Long-Term Care have just released new guidelines. While m…
Wednesday, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Every year, Canadians recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Indigeno…
The good news is that the forecast indicates some relief from the smoke over the weekend and into next week.The bad news is that the respiratory outbreak has expanded to facility-wide. The COVID te…
A respiratory outbreak has been declared on Willow Street [3rd Floor]. Residents on the unit have been tested for COVID-19. All results are negative so far. We'll send out an update if that changes…
The wildfire smoke in our area has triggered an extreme air quality alert. www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-quality-health-index/wildfire-smoke.htmlThis pol…
Cassellholme currently has 11 Registered Nurses [RNs] and 53 Registered Practical Nurses [RPNs] on staff. That’s a big team working together to keep our Residents safe and healthy. We are grateful…
Just in time for the long weekend, we're very happy to announce that the COVID outbreak is OVER. This means that general visitors are now able to return to Cassellholme! Many thanks to everyone –…
COVID-19 RESPONSE CHANGES – EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2023 Entrance ScreeningThere will no longer be a screener at the door. Instead, signs at the door will instruct you to screen yourself at every visit. …
Our outbreak status has expanded to facility-wide. Only essential caregivers [wearing N-95 masks and eye protection] can visit.
The COVID outbreak continues on the second floor, Birch Street North and West. Only essential caregivers can visit those units during the outbreak. N-95 masks and goggles must be worn on the second…
We've just had to declare a COVID outbreak on the second floor [Cherry and Birch Streets]. Only essential caregivers can visit those units during the outbreak. N-95 masks and goggles must be worn o…
Due to schedule and meeting conflicts, February's Board of Management has been cancelled. The next Board of Management meeting will be March 23, 20223. Details here.
The COVID Outbreak is over. This means that general visitors are now able to return to Cassellholme! Although we are in a good place today, we all know that COVID hasn’t left the community. Please con…
Here's a quick update on the status of the outbreaks: The Enteric outbreak has been resolved. The COVID outbreak has been downgraded to Maple Street only. The cases of RSV have not gone beyond Ma…
Terri MacDougall, Nurse Practitioner [NP], will be joining the Cassellholme team on Monday, January 16th. Terri has more than 27 years of experience as a primary care practitioner. She also served…
In addition to the active cases of COVID and RSV, there are eight enteric cases at Cassellholme. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. All three outbreaks are facility-wide. Diligent hand hygiene…
In addition to the active cases of COVID, there are four diagnosed cases of Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV at Cassellholme. Respiratory syncytial [sin-SISH-uhl] virus, or RSV,…
Two Residents of Willow Street have tested positive for COVID. Cassellholme’s outbreak status has been expanded to facility-wide. The Public Health Unit will be let us know what PPE [personal prote…
We have just had to declare a COVID Outbreak on Apple Street. Only essential caregivers can visit inside Cassellholme during the outbreak.If you'd like to drop off a special something…
The outbreak is over! Cassellholme is re-open to general visitors as of today. It's also Festive Friday! We decked the halls last Friday. Residents, staff and visitors are encouraged to help us conti…
It's time to get festive! Pull out those fancy frocks, seasonal sweaters, traditional ties, elf ears [you get the idea]. Friday, November 25th is decorating day! Followed by Festive Friday…
Good news! The COVID outbreak has been contained to Willow Street/3rd floor. Only essential caregivers are allowed into Cassellholme. N-95 masks and eye protection must be worn on Willow Street/3rd…
All of us who live, work or visit Cassellholme are expected to ensure an optimum healthy environment for our Residents. Vaccinations are a big part of that commitment. Vaccination clinics will be…
Employees and essential caregivers need to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations by November 25, 2022.This means getting a vaccine/booster six months after your last COVID-19 vaccine dose,…
Two new Resident COVID cases on Willow Street have returned Cassellholme's outbreak status to facility wide. This means only essential caregivers [ECGs] continue to be allowed into Cassellholme. N95…
Good news! The COVID outbreak has been contained to Apple Street. Only essential caregivers are allowed into Cassellholme N-95 masks must be worn by everyone Eye protection is now only requir…
A Resident COVID case on Apple Street has expanded the outbreak to facility-wide. This means only essential caregivers [ECGs] continue to be allowed into Cassellholme and everyone must wear both N9…
There is a COVID Outbreak on Willow Street/3rd Floor. We'll provide more details in the coming days. For now, only essential caregivers can come into Cassellholme. Everyone in the building must: - wea…
The Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care [MOLTC] just released a memo outlining changes to the COVID-19 Policies for Long-Term Care homes. These changes take effect TODAY – October 14th.MASKSInside Cass…
THANKS to the hard work of staff and essential caregivers, the Covid outbreak is over! General visitors can come back to Cassellholme! See our visiting policy
Cassellholme remains closed to general visitors. There are 32 Resident COVID cases on Maple Street. Most are symptomatic. Residents on other units are being monitored and tested. We are working hard t…
In an abundance of caution, we're pausing general visits while we assess the COVID outbreak on Maple. All Residents are being tested today. Essential caregivers [ECGs] are encouraged to come in. Staff…
Two Maple Street Residents have tested positive for COVID. They are in isolation. We're testing everyone on Monday, September 26th. We'll provide more details in the coming days. For now, only essen…
Getting closer, but not here yet… Instead of repairing the hammer portion of the piling machine [as mentioned yesterday – September 20th], a new hammer was ordered and is on its way. It’s currently a…
The piling machine has arrived. However, the actual hammer portion won't come until tomorrow [September 21, 2022] as it requires some repairs. Test piles will start tomorrow or Thursday [September 22,…
ATTENTION! An enteric outbreak has been declared facility-wide as of September 18, 2022. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Please consider postponing your visit. If you choose to visit, you m…
The piling machine was set to arrive on redevelopment site today and piling was scheduled to start tomorrow. There was, however, a permit processing delay at the Ministry of Transportation [MTO]. The…
Jamie Lowery discusses the Cassellholme redevelopment. Watch the interview
The new main entrance to Cassellholme opens today! Read More here
Great news! After just 19 days, the respiratory outbreak has ended. We are genuinely grateful to everyone who did their part in reducing the transmission of the virus. We pride ourselves on our intern…
Construction of the new, revitalized Cassellholme is well under way. Thank you for your support and patience throughout the spring and now, into the summer. This is a quick overview of where we are: …
The respiratory rhinovirus detected on two units was upgraded to a facility-wide outbreak. Symptoms include cough, runny nose, congestion, tiredness, fever and a sore throat. Test results are positive…
Thursday April 7th1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Elk’s Lodge325 Trout Lake Road* Are you ready for a rewarding career working with seniors? Cassellholme is hiring. We’re looking for Registere…
Cassellholme’s Spiritual & Cultural Engagement Lead, Tracy Davis Brewer, will be participating in the “Aging your Way” event on April 27, 2022. As an End of Life Doula, Tracy will be there to s…
Today was sod turning day for the long-awaited redevelopment of Cassellholme! We're excited to share the news and views as the project begins. The current building [constructed in 1961], will be r…
During recent regular rapid testing, fourteen Residents tested positive for COVID-19. Three are confirmed positive and the eleven are suspect cases. Some have very mild symptoms and the rest feel fine…
The Public Health Unit has just declared Apple Street in COVID outbreak.We don’t have details yet, but will update this posting as soon as we do. As with any outbreak at Cassellholme, please consid…
The Ministry allows general visitors to enter Long-Term Care Homes as of Monday, February 21st, 2022. Join us, as we take another step in our 'reopening'. Visiting guidelines are here
We're happy to announce that Public Health has declared that our outbreak is over! Congratulations to all of our essential caregivers, staff and Residents who were so diligent in reducing the sprea…
We remain in a COVID-19 outbreak. On the Visiting Cassellholme webpage, we'll post these figures weekly, or more often if there are changes. READ THE UPDATED VISITING GUIDELINES
A Respiratory outbreak has been upgraded to a COVID-19 outbreak at Cassellholme. During routine screening, tests revealed the presence of the virus in two Residents and two staff members. T…
Today, the Ministry announced that general visitors and Resident social absences will be paused temporarily, due to a surge in COVID-19 cases [Omicron variant].This will take affect on Thursday [De…
Cassellholme Board Commits to Work with City on Proposed Restructuring. Urges consultations with residents, families and broader community. Read the press release
ATTENTION! A facility wide Respiratory Outbreak has been declared as of December 6, 2021. Symptoms include cough, nasal discharge and sore throat. Please consider postponing your visit. As always…
Train to be a PSW in the living classroom. NNDSB has partnered with Cassellholme in North Bay and Belvedere Heights and Lakeland Long-Term Care in Parry Sound to provide Personal Support Worker (PSW)…
Are you ready for a rewarding career working one-on-one with seniors in their own homes? Saturday November 13th10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.400CLUB entrance [off Drew Street] Visit our Care…
Join us and a small group of family and friends at the next Chats@Holme group, starting October 13th. This is a chance to meet in a relaxed, confidential setting to connect with others who are suppo…
With the help of a homemaker, seniors may be able to stay in their own homes longer. Find out more about being a Homemaker Visit our careers page for other opportunities
Residents' voter cards have arrived for the upcoming Federal Election! Long-Term Care is a very important issue in this election – everyone should have their say. Activity staff will take Cassel…
The stalled Cassellholme project is causing a lot of local angst. It could be a while before it's solved. YourTV North Bay interviews Jamie Lowery. Watch the video here.
Join one of our new relaxed, confidential and fun discussion groups. There's a lot to learn when a loved one enters Long-Term Care. Their routine is new. Your routine is new – plenty of adjustments…
Claudette is BACK! Call 705-495-3453 or 705-474-4250 ext. 269 to schedule an appointment. Visit her webpage!
The plans are ready, design and engineering is complete, our stakeholders are behind it. The province has announced funding for the build and our partner municipalities agree the project is a top prio…
Starting Wednesday, May 26, you can book an appointment to visit outdoors, once or twice a week Click here to book your appointment.Or call 705-474-4250 ext. 341 to reach Molly Punnett, Monday to F…
The next Board Meeting will be on Thursday June 3, 2021 @ 5:00 p.m. Topic: Board of Management MeetingTime: Jun 3, 2021 - 05:00 PMJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89683425190?pwd=L3QycXFPUG…
We are all excited that the province is slowly relaxing rules around general visits to Long-Term Care Homes. Soon you’ll be able to visit with your loved one outdoors at Cassellholme! Remarkably, M…
"For us and the staff it is really about the giving back," said Lowery. Read more at Bay Today Read more at The Nugget
Claudette is back! We're so happy she has returned to Cassellholme. Here are a few happy "Before & After" snaps to mark the occasion.
Cassellholme and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit are working with experts in laboratory medicine at the North Bay Regional Health Centre and Public Health Ontario to understand the test…
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Cassellholme by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. Please read the Press Release.
As soon as we receive a vaccination schedule from the Province [first and second dose], we'll let you know. Please read the fact sheet on the website.
Effective December 26th all essential caregivers to Cassellholme will be required to show proof of their negative COVID-19 test results. This also includes essential caregivers who were tested at Ca…
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has followed up with Cassellholme; the visitor has retested NEGATIVE for COVID-19. As a result, all risk to exposure has been eliminated. Effective Dece…
A visitor to Cassellholme has tested positive for COVID-19.The Health Unit has not recommended an outbreak at this time and have said that the risk of exposure is low. The visitor is being re-tested t…
Due to the impending provincial lockdown visiting has changed. DETAILS HERE.
New Send-A-Cards are available for the holidays! Try them out!
The Christmas and New Years' Eve menus have been released! To tantalized your taste buds, view them here!
We’ve changed our phone greeting to help you reach the person you’re looking for more easily. Extensions 217 and 218 have been discontinued. When you call, you’ll hear these prompts: if you kn…
We would like to express our deep gratitude to the Auger family for their donation of $20,000 to the 400CLUB in memory of their beloved Kim. This generous gift was delivered on Kim's birthday. She wou…
'These long-term care beds are part of the government's commitment to create new capacity and update existing beds to modern standards' Read more about this on nugget.ca
Cassellholme has received official word that the Honourable Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care, has signed the final documents that allow the Long-Term Care facility’s…
A project at Cassellholme which was expected to be completed by the spring of 2020 is now going to tender. Read about it on baytoday.ca
Thank you for your patience. Ministry Directive #3 has provided a significant shift to our visitation policies. As a multidisciplinary team, we've taken time to ensure that we are fully compliant with…
"Today's announcement will ensure that guidelines on [caregivers'] visits are applied consistently across homes so that all residents get the support they deserve," Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fu…
The Ontario Government announced on Friday [August 28] that Residents in Long-Term Care Homes may soon be allowed short absences. The details are not yet clear and there are a number of unanswered qu…
We want to thank you for your ongoing patience as we continue to develop our Visiting policy. Our first priority is always the health and safety of our Residents. CLICK HERE TO READ THE CURRENT GUIDEL…
We want to thank you for your ongoing patience as we continue to develop our Visiting policy. Our first priority is always the health and safety of our Residents. Click here to read the current guidel…
The Cassellholme long term care facility is hoping to help its patients by offering free COVID-19 testing on a regular basis for visiting family members. Read more on My North Bay Now
Sewell says she was elated when Cassellholme informed her the province was allowing in-person outdoor visits at long-term care homes. Read more on The Nugget
Jamie Lowery, CEO of North Bay's Casselholme, is calling it a "tremendous day" for the home's 220 residents. Read more at CBC
We've got a plan! We are all so happy to make in-person visiting possible at Cassellholme. Please understand that we are obligated to follow directions from many different government and health agen…
Claudette is back and ready to start trimming! She is currently working floor by floor. All COVID 19 safety measures are in place. Click here for more information
Great news! The Provincial Government announced changes to the rules for visitors to Cassellholme. We are working diligently to resume indoor visits, starting on July 22nd. We know that you are…
The Royal Canadian Legion District H Charitable Foundation donated $6,500 to Cassellholme today towards the purchase of four high intensity needs mattresses with air pumps.
“It’s a huge endeavour,” he said during a testing clinic Friday at Cassellholme Home for the Aged, where the health centre’s outreach team was performing COVID-19 swabs on staff. Read more
Bob and Sharon Hopper sit at either end of a six-foot table in the visiting area outside Cassellholme, smiling as they chat. Read more at the North Bay Nugget
Cassellholme is free from COVID-19. For the safety of residents and staff, only outdoor visits are allowed at this time in the designated outdoor visiting area. Before you can visit, you must have ha…
As you may be aware, the Provincial Government has given the okay for Long-Term Care homes to proceed with outdoor visits. This is very exciting news for our Residents and for you as our family member…
TODAY! Monday June 15th from 2-3pm, Ryan Problems & the Solutions will be performing a socially distanced concert for for the residents, from just beyond the oval garden gate! This event is being…
Cassellholme will soon be allowing visitors with all the guidelines noted in the article. More details will follow as information becomes available. Read more at CBC Read more at The Nugget
Attention all families and friends of residents of Cassellhollme! On Monday, June 1st, come out and show your support for our residents and staff! Join Family Council's parade around Cassellholme. Li…
As a ‘District Nursing Home’ Cassellholme is governed by a board made up of representatives from surrounding municipalities who contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to ensure the healt…
The lasagnas and salad are enough to feed all 160 employees at Cassellholme in all three shifts. Read more See more on Cassellholme's Facebook page
“You know they hear the music. Their eyes just light up and they’re so excited,” she says. The Nugget The Bay Today
"Nurses work hard day and night, serving Canadians and protecting our health and well-being. They support us through some of our best and worst moments, providing their skills, expertise, and care w…
"It turns out it is NEGATIVE (the swab was taken the same day that the results were revealed –Sunday May 3rd), " says Jamie Lowery, Chief Executive Officer. Bay Today North Bay Nugget
Jamie Lowery, chief executive officer for Cassellholme Home for the Aged, said the Resident was asymptomatic, meaning he didn’t have any symptoms, and was put in an isolation wing. CBC North Bay Nug…
The outreach team from the North Bay Regional Health Centre, made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, community paramedics, respiratory therapists and lab technicians, is performing swabs on all 32…
The parade, a show of support for the workers at the facility, was organized by the Family Council at Cassellholme. Read more
“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life ever,” said Booth who was shaking her head in awe, as family, friends, and staff acknowledged the milestone with balloons and posters all while respectin…
Staff at Cassellholme have a chance to win a paid day off for donating to a food drive at a local church. Read the article
705-474-4250 Ext. 300 If you are calling Cassellholme to check on a loved one’s health, use extension 300. This extension is answered 7 days a week, between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. As you can…
We know that being in touch with your loved one during this challenging time is important. Please contact Mandy Gilchrist to help you navigate the best time and way to reach out -- by phone, email,…
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Chief executive officer Jamie Lowery says a tender for construction will likely go out in a few weeks in the hopes of getting the work well underway this summer. Read more.
ATTENTION! An Enteric Outbreak has been declared on the 2nd floor (Birch Street & Cherry Lane) as of March 4, 2020. Symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Please consider postponing your visi…
... this year Cassellholme Home for the Aged’s pea soup was the clear winner. Read the full story here.
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Get to know Registered Nurse, Debbie L. Ball, who serves patients in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. Read all about her, here.
Go ahead, give a click and check out the fun photos from 2019 Halloween at Cassellholme!
Attention All Family Members & Visitors Cassellholme will be having a planned power outage to make a necessary repair to our back-up generator. Tuesday September 24, 2019 10:00 a.m. until appro…
Open House June 19. 11am - 3pm.Launching 400CLUB... a joyful place to make new friends. View the Press Release.
Part of Cassellholme’s long-range vision to become a vital community hub for good health and happy outcomes and with that comes 400Club. Read the article
Spring/Summer Menus have arrived... yum! Check out the new daily choices on the website cassellholme.ca (next to Activities). Love lemon meringue pie? Don't miss dinner on Thursday, May 30! Invite…
Tenders have been issued for the Reconstruction of Cassells Street from King Street to Provincial Highway 11/17 with construction anticipated to start mid-May 2019. The entire project is estimated to…
The chief executive officer at Cassellholme Home for the Aged fulfilled his end of the bargain when staff raised more than $500 to see him get his head shaved. Here's the full article.
North Bay council has given unanimous approval to a motion to get the Cassellholme redevelopment underway as soon as possible. Read the article here.
'Realistically, we would hope we would be meeting with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care within the next two to six weeks, subject to their availability.' Chris Mayne Cassellholme board chair…
Cassellholme staff had a wet mess on their hands Monday morning. Read the article here.
Sharing the Christmas spirit... This year Cassellholme has decided to have a gift giving Christmas tree for our residents. On this tree are a number of ornaments that display a personal item th…
We showed off our new Cassellholme bus in the Santa Claus Parade!
Cassellholme hosted a meeting yesterday with the Honourable Filomena Tassi. Very interested in helping seniors live a quality life, Ms. Tassi listened intently to all the participants. In attendance: …
“Getting out in the public is a wonderful feeling, it makes you forget all your troubles.” North Bay Nugget article
Shark mobile is currently in the process of wrapping the Bus donated by Thompson Financial. Look for it on the streets of North Bay SOON!
Cassellholme is reimagining care in our community. We're creating a modern and efficient healthcare hub for the region. The new facilities will expand our services and outreach, building on Cassellhol…
The bus, which can accommodate up to 11 passengers or can be configured to accommodate eight wheelchairs, read the article here.