Serpent River First Nation

Home and Community Care Program


Description
Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members to allow them to remain in their own homes

Provides the following services:
  • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
  • Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable
  • Home care through Personal Support workers
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • Basic foot care
  • Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
  • Companionship
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite for family members and caregivers
  • Help with light maintenance and outdoor/yard work at Elder's homes
  • Non-emergency transportation for banking, shopping and other errands
Also coordinates the following programs:
  • Adult Day Program
  • Helpline
  • Meals on Wheels
Eligibility
  • Members of Serpent River First Nation who are seniors (60 years and older), frail elderly and/or people with disabilities who need physical, social, or emotional supports
  • Must be ambulatory
Application Process
  • Intake assessment upon registration required
  • Accepts referrals from any source including self-referral
Documents Required
Intake assessment required to determine needs
Office
705-844-2818 - Geka Wigwam
Fax
705-844-2466
Web Site
http://serpentriverfn.com/
Mailing Address
PO Box 35
c/o Geka Wigwam Seniors Lodge
Cutler, ON, P0P 1B0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Home and Community Care Coordinator,
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-844-2818 Ext 432
Fees
None
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
October 1, 2025
Address
Geka Wigwam, 32 Ball Park Rd
Serpent River First Nation, ON, P0P 1B0
  • Geka Wigwam is located at Ball Park Rd in Serpent River First Nation
  • Functions as a senior's complex for community elders
  • Situated near Kenabutch Health Centre

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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0800 to 1600
Tue
0800 to 1600
Wed
0800 to 1600
Thu
0800 to 1600
Fri
0800 to 1600
Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Serpent River First Nation