Casa Spinelli is a beautiful and spacious bungalow with four suites (three on the main floor and one in the basement). It features multiple common areas, a large shared kitchen, laundry facilities, and entertainment spaces. Additionally, there’s a large outdoor patio for everyone to enjoy. Patients share this communal space, fostering a supportive environment.
Accomodation
The facility provides year-round FREE accommodations for a patient and one companion. One of which must be over eighteen years old and willing to share the same room and bed (as there is only one bed per room). Each of the four private bedrooms includes an en-suite bathroom, a king or queen-size bed, a dresser, amble closet space and a television with cable. Free Wi-Fi, bedding, pillows, and towels are supplied. The house is air-conditioned. Guests can use the fully equipped kitchen to prepare their own meals, and there’s a local market/restaurants nearby.
Non – Medical Facility
Casa Spinelli does not offer medical or nursing care on-site. Guests must be self-sufficient and able to climb at least some stairs. They are responsible for getting themselves to and from appointments, as no shuttle service is available.
Travel
While there is currently no shuttle service, guests will need to make their own travel arrangements at their own cost. If you have a vehicle the University of Alberta Hospital is only 5 km from the house. The house is also conveniently located on a bus route, and it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the University of Alberta Hospital. And is within walking distance to the LRT (Light Rapid Transit) and is only a few stops away from the University of Alberta stop.
Check In / Check Out
Check-in hours are Monday to Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., and check-out is between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Office Hours / Communications
The house manager is available from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Additionally, the manager assists during check-in and check-out. While there is no in-house staff, the house manager can be reached for emergencies via text or phone call. There is no central phone line within the facility. Guests are encouraged to bring their own devices, cell phone, iPad, laptops etc. Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi): Guests have access to WIFI wireless internet.
Parking & Valuables
Well lit, outdoor parking is provided next to Casa Spinelli. Each guest is allowed one parking space in the parking lot, there is also street parking available, all parking is on a first come, first served basis, there are no plug-in’s available. Please leave your valuables at home or carry them with you, as rooms in the home are not lockable.
Visitors
Visiting hours are between 10:00am and 9:00pm.
Cleaning
Guests are responsible for keeping Casa Spinelli tidy, which helps to keep the cost of maintaining the house to a minimum. You are responsible for keeping your suite and bathroom clean and cleaning the kitchen and shared areas after use as well as laundering your own linens and towels. Cleaning products are provided. An external company will clean the shared areas, fridge etc. monthly and upon check out.
Suites
Bedding and towels are provided, as well as toilet paper, tissues, soap, and cleaning supplies. You are responsible for cleaning your own space.
Laundry Rooms
There is one laundry room on the main floor available for use from 9:00am to 9:00pm.
Kitchen
There is one communal kitchen and you will be assigned a shelf in the refridgerator, and a shelf in the pantry for your food storage.
Coffee Bar
Coffee, tea, cream, and sugar are provided and located at the coffee bar. Casa Spinelli provides tea and Keurig pods.
Common Rooms
Feel free to borrow and enjoy the games and/or do puzzles in the games room downstairs or in the common rooms on the main floor.
Entertainment Room
The entertainment room located on the lower floor features a pool table, games area and two sitting areas.
Security
When you register, you will be given a key to the home. The house is monitored by security cameras. All exterior doors must be kept locked 24 hours per day. Please be sure to close these doors securely as you come and go.
Contact
The house manager and all arrangements can be made by email at info@ablung.ca or by calling or texting 780-224-0005. We hope you enjoy your stay with us and look forward to meeting you!