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Provincial guide · Saskatchewan

Planning for more care

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) coordinates Home Care for community services and special care home (long-term care) placement when needs can no longer be met at home. Contact SHA Home Care for your community or dial 811 for health advice.

Guides are available for all provinces and territories. Select where the person needing care lives.

Saskatchewan at a glance

Local care system
Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Home Care and special care homes
Where to start
SHA Home Care intake for your community, or dial 811 for health advice
Self-referral
Yes. Contact SHA Home Care for your area to request an assessment
Who can request help
The person, a family member, health provider, or hospital discharge team
Main contact
SHA Home Care community contacts listed on the SHA Home Care page, or 811
Assessment
An assessor coordinator reviews needs and may authorize home care or special care home placement

Waitlists and first-available bed policies apply for special care homes. Confirm on official SHA and Saskatchewan.ca pages.

What kind of help are you exploring?

Select everything that sounds relevant. Saskatchewan continuing care programs use separate assessment paths for home and residential settings. This tool offers orientation only.

Your selections help orient planning. Official assessments determine which funded services or placement steps may apply.

Suggested next actions in Saskatchewan

Choose a starting point linked to official Saskatchewan resources. MyEligible does not schedule assessments or submit government forms.

Contact official intake

Purpose
Reach official Saskatchewan intake for home support assessment or residential care discussions.
When to use
When any level of continuing care support is needed, after hospital discharge, or when comparing home and residential options.
What to have ready
Health card information, medication list, hospital discharge papers if recent, and helper contact details.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Open the Saskatchewan caregiver guide

Learn about home support

Purpose
Review how Saskatchewan home and community services work after assessment.
When to use
When visiting support at home may meet daily needs before considering residential options.
What to have ready
Summary of daily care needs and current helpers at home.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Explore residential care options

Purpose
Understand Special care homes placement steps and costs on official pages.
When to use
When 24-hour supervision or nursing may be needed and home support is no longer safe enough.
What to have ready
Recent functional changes, caregiver capacity notes, and preferred community if any.

  • Saskatchewan special care homes

    Long-term care homes when community supports are insufficient.

    Saskatchewan special care homes

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Review seniors benefits and tax credits

Purpose
Explore federal benefits that may help with overall care finances (orientation only).
When to use
When planning finances alongside Saskatchewan care options.
What to have ready
Approximate income range and whether the person receives federal seniors benefits.
Explore seniors benefits

A five-step planning journey in Saskatchewan

  1. Step 1

    Understand needs and safety

    Clarify daily care needs, home safety, and whether protection or urgent danger is involved.

    • List difficult daily tasks: meals, bathing, medication, mobility, and supervision needs.

    • Note changes after hospitalization or gradual decline.

    • Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.

    • SHA Home Care

      Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

      SHA Home Care

      Link verified 2026-08-25

  2. Step 2

    Compare home support and residential options

    Official Saskatchewan programs use different assessment paths for home and residential care.

    • Nursing, personal care, therapy, and respite at home after SHA assessment.

      SHA Home Care

      What happens next: After intake, an assessor may ask about daily activities, mobility, safety, medications, and help already available at home.

    • 24-hour nursing and personal care when needs cannot be met in the community.

    • Progression is not always linear; needs and authorized levels can change over time.

  3. Step 3

    Prepare for an official assessment

    Publicly funded services and residential placement both require official assessments.

    • Bring medication lists, recent hospital records, and details about family helpers.

    • Contact official Saskatchewan intake to request or discuss an assessment.

      SHA Home Care

      What happens next: An assessor may schedule a visit and discuss home support, respite, equipment, or residential placement steps.

    • Assessment does not guarantee immediate residential placement.

  4. Step 4

    Understand costs and benefits

    Costs differ between funded home services, residential charges, and private-pay options.

    • Approved home services are publicly funded when eligible; hours reflect assessed need.

    • Residential settings may have income-based charges or copayments per provincial rules.

    • Federal seniors benefits may help with overall finances. See MyEligible seniors benefits guide.

    • Saskatchewan special care homes

      Long-term care homes when community supports are insufficient.

      Saskatchewan special care homes

      Link verified 2026-08-25

    • SHA Home Care

      Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

      SHA Home Care

      Link verified 2026-08-25

  5. Step 5

    Apply, wait, and transition

    Service authorization and placement depend on assessment outcomes and regional capacity.

    • Home support begins after assessment approval, not automatically on first contact.

    • Residential placement follows assessment, authorization, and wait times where applicable.

    • Hospital discharge may include short-term support. Confirm what happens when it ends.

    • Protection concerns should use official routes separate from care applications.

    • SHA Home Care

      Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

      SHA Home Care

      Link verified 2026-08-25

Saskatchewan care settings, a continuum, not a ladder

Saskatchewan coordinates home support, residential care, and setting-specific protection through separate official programs. Progression is not always linear.

Progression is not always linear. Some people add home support and never move; others need reassessment when needs grow. Compare care levels, costs, and which authority coordinates before choosing a direction.

Home care

Nursing, personal care, therapy, and respite at home after SHA assessment.

Who it may suit
People who can stay at home with visiting support.
Typical services
Nursing, personal care, therapy, and respite at home after SHA assessment.
Funding
Publicly funded when approved after assessment.
Who assesses
Official assessors or case managers.
How to start
SHA Home Care assesses needs and authorizes services to help people stay at home.
Common misunderstanding
Approved hours reflect assessed need.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Special care homes

24-hour nursing and personal care when needs cannot be met in the community.

Who it may suit
People who need supervised or 24-hour care.
Typical services
24-hour nursing and personal care when needs cannot be met in the community.
Funding
Charges may apply based on income or provincial rules.
Who assesses
Official placement assessors.
How to start
Special care homes (also called nursing homes) provide long-term care when community supports are insufficient.
Common misunderstanding
Residential placement is not immediate; waitlists may apply.

  • Saskatchewan special care homes

    Long-term care homes when community supports are insufficient.

    Saskatchewan special care homes

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Planning ahead

Legal and financial planning separate from care assessments.

Who it may suit
Families planning while capacity remains.
Typical services
Legal information and financial documents.
Funding
Legal services are private pay.
Who assesses
Qualified legal professionals.
How to start
Consult qualified legal professionals.
Common misunderstanding
Care assessments do not create legal documents.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Safety concerns

Emergency and protection routes.

Who it may suit
Urgent safety concerns.
Typical services
911 and official protection resources.
Funding
N/A
Who assesses
N/A
How to start
Call 911 if immediate danger; otherwise use SHA patient or client concerns for care quality issues.
Common misunderstanding
Protection routes differ from care intake.

Compare Saskatchewan settings at a glance

Use this table for orientation only. Confirm assessment requirements, fees, and contacts on official pages before making decisions.

Support level
Nursing, personal care, therapy, and respite at home after SHA assessment.
Nursing
Periodic visits when approved
Funding
Public when approved
Assessment
Yes
Best contact
SHA Home Care assesses needs and authorizes services to help people stay at home

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Home care (SHA)

Nursing, personal care, therapy, and respite at home after SHA assessment.

SHA Home Care assesses needs and authorizes services to help people stay at home. Each community has listed Home Care contacts on the SHA website. If your community is not listed, call the nearest listed program. Assessments determine approved personal care, nursing visits, therapy, and caregiver respite when appropriate.

  • Use the SHA Home Care page to find contacts for your community.
  • Dial 811 for health advice and navigation.
  • Special care home placement also flows through SHA when residential care may be needed.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • HealthLine 811

    Free health advice and navigation in Saskatchewan.

    HealthLine 811

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Special care homes (long-term care)

24-hour nursing and personal care when needs cannot be met in the community.

Special care homes (also called nursing homes) provide long-term care when community supports are insufficient. Contact SHA to be assigned an Assessor Coordinator who determines care level, approves admission, and manages waitlists. While waiting, home care support may continue. First-available bed policies may apply within about 150 km. Resident charges are based on Line 15000 income. Effective October 1, 2026, published minimum and maximum monthly resident charges are $1,423 and $3,547 — confirm current rates on Saskatchewan.ca before that date.

  • Resident charges depend on Line 15000 income; amounts change on published effective dates.
  • Effective October 1, 2026: minimum monthly charge $1,423 and maximum $3,547 on official Saskatchewan.ca pages.
  • SHA or contracted affiliate homes operate under Ministry of Health standards.
  • Call SHA Home Care intake to begin the assessment process.

  • Saskatchewan special care homes

    Long-term care homes when community supports are insufficient.

    Saskatchewan special care homes

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Planning ahead

Prepare legal and financial decisions while capacity remains.

Official continuing care assessments focus on care needs. Powers of attorney, personal directives, and estate planning require qualified legal advice separate from home care intake.

  • Execute legal documents while the person understands and consents.
  • MyEligible does not draft legal documents.
  • Gather financial information before residential financial assessments where applicable.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • HealthLine 811

    Free health advice and navigation in Saskatchewan.

    HealthLine 811

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Breaks and respite for family caregivers

Official home and community programs may offer respite when an unpaid caregiver needs relief.

SHA Home Care may include respite and home support services when assessed as needed to keep someone safely at home or to give caregivers relief.

  • Discuss caregiver burnout during the Home Care assessment.
  • While waiting for a special care home bed, SHA may offer home-based support.
  • MyEligible does not authorize respite hours.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Palliative and end-of-life care at home

When a serious illness limits life expectancy, palliative supports may be available at home or in residential settings.

Home Care can coordinate nursing and personal supports for palliative needs at home when clinically appropriate. Confirm hospice and facility options separately.

  • Tell the assessor coordinator if comfort care at home is the goal.
  • Palliative supports depend on assessed need and regional resources.
  • Call 911 for medical emergencies.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

What to prepare before an assessment

Gathering key documents and daily-care details before intake can make assessment conversations clearer.

Before assessment, gather Saskatchewan health card information, medication list, income tax line 15000 details for special care home charges, and a summary of daily care needs.

  • List helpers already available at home.
  • Note mobility, falls, and memory concerns.
  • Ask how special care home waitlists and first-available beds work in your area.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

If care needs increase or the plan stops working

Care plans are not fixed. Reassessment may be needed when health, safety, or caregiver capacity changes.

Report significant health declines to your assessor coordinator while on a special care home waitlist. Needs are reviewed regularly and may affect placement priority.

  • Home Care hours may increase before residential placement.
  • First-available bed offers within about 150 km may be made while you remain on a preferred-site list.
  • For care quality concerns, use SHA patient or client concerns — not the Home Care intake line alone.

  • SHA Home Care

    Community Home Care contacts and assessment intake for Saskatchewan.

    SHA Home Care

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • Saskatchewan special care homes

    Long-term care homes when community supports are insufficient.

    Saskatchewan special care homes

    Link verified 2026-08-25

  • SHA patient or client concerns

    Official feedback and concerns route for Saskatchewan Health Authority services.

    SHA patient or client concerns

    Link verified 2026-08-25

Official sources

These pages are maintained by government agencies and regulators. MyEligible mirrors links for navigation only.

  • Saskatchewan Health Authority Home Care
    Authority:
    Saskatchewan Health Authority
    Province:
    Saskatchewan
    Purpose:
    Home care assessment, services, and community contacts.
    Last verified:
    2026-08-25

    External official page

  • Saskatchewan special care homes
    Authority:
    Saskatchewan Health Authority
    Province:
    Saskatchewan
    Purpose:
    Special care home placement, waitlists, and resident charges.
    Last verified:
    2026-08-25

    External official page

  • SHA patient or client concerns
    Authority:
    Saskatchewan Health Authority
    Province:
    Saskatchewan
    Purpose:
    Patient or client concerns and feedback to the SHA.
    Last verified:
    2026-08-25

    External official page

  • Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan
    Authority:
    Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee of Saskatchewan
    Province:
    Saskatchewan
    Purpose:
    Financial abuse investigations and property guardianship for vulnerable adults.
    Last verified:
    2026-08-25

    External official page

  • Saskatchewan HealthLine 811
    Authority:
    Government of Saskatchewan
    Province:
    Saskatchewan
    Purpose:
    HealthLine 811 for health advice and navigation in Saskatchewan.
    Last verified:
    2026-08-25

    External official page

This guide helps you prepare and find the correct official pathway. It does not assess eligibility, make placement decisions, or replace advice from a health authority or care coordinator.

This is not an eligibility test

Last reviewed: August 2026

Saskatchewan Seniors Care Planning: Home Care and Special Care Homes | MyEligible