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Program: Home and Community Care  
Organization: Neskantaga First Nation
Band Office
Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2570
Fax: 807-479-2505
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street Address:
Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
 
Location:
  • Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
  • Serves as the health clinic and social services office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Roberta Meeseetawageesic - Personal Support Worker
robertameeseetawageesic@gmail.com
Sharon Sakanee - Health Director
807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes
Provides the following services through a Case Manager/Nurse, Personal Support Workers and Homemakers:
  • 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 nursing duties
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • Basic or advanced practice foot care
  • Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite for family members and caregivers
  • Help with light outdoor/yardwork

Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Completed assessment required to determine needs

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits; contact the Home Care Coordinator
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Neskantaga First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
Languages: English
Area Served:
Neskantaga First Nation  
See Also: In-Home Nursing
In-Home Personal Support

This information was last completely updated on June 18, 2025

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