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Which Personal Care Homes preferably in Brandon do you recommend for an elderly parent with dementia?  
 
Which Personal Care Homes in Brandon do you not recommend for an elderly parent with dementia and why?  
 
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Please contact Home Care if you haven't already to start the application process.  
 
https://prairiemountainhealth.ca/programs-and-services/home-care/pch-placement/  
 
Usually it is recommended to book an appointment to tour each to get a feel for what they can offer, then can submit your application through Home Care.

 
 
Edited by Brooks, 2025-12-14 17:29:51

I toured them all recently and felt really good about Rideau. It was my first choice but in the end we did not end up needing one.  
 
It's a big decision so be sure you feel comfortable with what you see and feel.

Make sure which ever one you choose matches the needs of your loved one.  
My mom as in Hillcrest for 8+ years. She never settled in but I never had a question about how wonderful her care was.  
It is a smaller home...not the fanciest or the prettiest but every staff member who walked by called her by name, chatted with her, took time to get to know her and her likes. They "snuck" her some of her favorite treats and I always felt they treated her with respect.  
In her final hours I watched as staff came in said good bye and left with tears in their eyes. I left her bedside for a short period of time. When I returned one of the nurses has stayed after her shift knowing mom was near the end and she stayed until I got back to be with her.  
It was a very hard decision to make and I had opportunity to move mom a couple of times. I never regretted my choice.

Thanks to everyone that has replied to the discussion on Personal Care Homes in Brandon.  
 
It is very much appreciated!  
 
If anyone has had any concerns, they are free to send me a private message and it would go no further. Thanks again.