Home Support

The Self-Directed Home Support Program has replaced the Home Support Services previously offered by Saddle Hills County. Any Saddle Hills County resident that is a senior or is an individual with a disability may apply to this program. Once approved by Administration they can hire a company or individual to perform the eligible services as described within the application.  Each month, the applicant will submit a receipt of work completed to the County for reimbursement. The services must be paid to the company/individual in full before the County can reimburse the applicant.

Client Eligibility

The following individuals are eligible to apply for the Self-Directed Home Support Program:

• any senior citizen over 65 years; and
• any person with a disability.

Eligible Services

The following duties are eligible to be paid under the Self-Directed Home Support Program:

• meal planning and preparation (which includes grocery shopping);
• light snow shoveling or gardening;
• making beds and changing linens;
• cleaning bathrooms;
• machine washing and ironing; and
• other light housekeeping such as dusting, washing floors and vacuuming.

To apply for support, please complete a Self-Directed Home Support Application online or at the County Office. 

For more information or assistance, please contact our FCSS Department at fcss@saddlehills.ab.ca or call (780) 864-3760.