Palliative Care in Calgary
Comfort, dignity, and peace
When illness changes life, care should bring more than relief — it should bring peace. Compass Rose Care offers palliative home care in Calgary that eases pain, nurtures comfort, and preserves the dignity of every moment.
With warmth, skill, and understanding, our team supports both individuals and families, helping you find calm and connection when it matters most.
Care guided by nurses. Delivered with heart. Trusted by Calgary families.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized support for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses. It’s designed not to cure, but to bring comfort, symptom relief, and emotional stability, so each day can be lived fully and peacefully.
Our Calgary palliative care services address:
Pain, fatigue, nausea, and other physical symptoms
Emotional and spiritual well-being
Family coping and education
Advance planning and end-of-life coordination
Whether care continues for years, months or only weeks, our mission is to help clients live with meaning, comfort, and connection.
Personalized Palliative Home Care in Calgary
No two journeys are the same. Our palliative home care starts by understanding yours! Your wishes, your routines, and what brings you comfort. From there, we build a care plan that grows and adjusts as your needs evolve.
In-home palliative care may include:
Pain and symptom management
Gentle personal care (bathing, dressing, hygiene support)
Medication reminders and coordination with healthcare teams
Family updates and practical guidance
Emotional companionship and spiritual comfort
Coordination with Alberta Health Services Palliative Home Care program
Every plan is created with RN oversight and regular communication with your healthcare team, because compassionate care also means professional care.
We aim to bring calm, safety, and a sense of peace into your home environment.
The Compass Rose Care Difference
Human-Centered Approach
We care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Our palliative home care services go beyond medical support to bring comfort, connection, and calm to every stage of illness.
Trained, Compassionate Professionals
Our caregivers and nurses are experienced in palliative and end-of-life care, communication, and grief awareness. Each is chosen for both skill and heart, because compassion is the core of everything we do.
Seamless Collaboration
We work closely with physicians, AHS Palliative Home Care, and other healthcare professionals to ensure care is coordinated, consistent, and fully supported, for clients and families alike.
Dignity Above All
Every visit, every conversation, and every choice are shaped by respect and empathy. We honour each person’s wishes, privacy, and dignity, because true care begins with humanity.
Locally Owned and RN-Led in Calgary
We know Calgary — its people, its healthcare system, and what local families need most. As a nurse-led team, every decision is guided by medical insight, ethical care, and genuine community understanding.
In-Home Palliative Care Services
Our in-home palliative care services in Calgary and surrounding areas bring peace, comfort, and dignity to those who wish to remain surrounded by the people and places they love most.
Physical Support
Pain and symptom management with nursing guidance and oversight
Mobility assistance and positioning
Personal hygiene, grooming, and meal support
Emotional and Spiritual Support
Companionship and active listening
Reflection, prayer, or quiet presence based on personal beliefs
Support through anxiety, fear, or grief
Comfort and Environment
Creating a peaceful atmosphere through light, music, or scent
Light housekeeping and meal preparation to ease family stress
Family Support
Education about disease progression and what to expect
Coordination with healthcare teams and community programs
Guidance on advance care planning and decision-making
Looking for flexible palliative care at home in Calgary? Contact our team to create a plan that fits your family’s needs.
Palliative Care Vs. End-of-Life Care
While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different stages of care:
Palliative care can begin any time during a progressive life-limiting/threatening illness, even alongside treatments. It focuses on comfort, quality of life and having a person’s symptoms and concerns looked after during all phases of their illness.
End-of-life care happens when life expectancy is limited to days or weeks — managing final symptoms, providing comfort and offering anticipatory grief support to the client and their loved ones during this stage of the palliative continuum.
No matter the stage, our Compass Rose Care team in Calgary guides families with compassion, ensuring comfort, clarity, and peace every step of the way.
How Palliative Care Works
It all begins with a conversation, call us to schedule your free consultation and discover how palliative home care can bring peace of mind today.
Complimentary Care Discovery Call
We start with a complimentary consultation to understand your loved one’s health, care needs, and goals.
Personalized Care Planning
A detailed care plan outlines routines, symptom management, and communication preferences.
Caregiver Matching
We match caregivers and nurses whose approach aligns with your family’s values and emotional needs.
Ongoing Coordination
Our care team checks in regularly, adjusting care as needs evolve and coordinating with Alberta Health Services when appropriate.
Family Connection
Families receive consistent updates and guidance for reassurance and involvement.
Families Who Trust Compass Rose Companion Care in Calgary
From the first call to the first visit, we’re here to listen, guide, and support your family every step of the way.
Thank you, Compass Rose Care, for everything you all did for our mother in her final months. You all made her final time so special and peaceful..
Melanie is a caring listener who truly understood my needs and made my time at home so much easier. Her kindness and willingness to help made all the difference. I highly recommend her to anyone needing support.
Compass Rose Care became my lifeline when both my parents needed urgent help. Their team coordinated care, supported my dad through treatment, and managed my mom’s cognitive challenges with patience and empathy. They truly go above and beyond for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Palliative care focuses on quality of life. It provides symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and family guidance, at home, or in other care settings.
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In Alberta, there are several ways to access palliative and end-of-life care, including publicly funded services through home care or hospice. Some essential services, such as scheduled medication administration, basic personal care activities, can be accessed through Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Publicly funded programs come with eligibility requirements, strict guidelines, limited availability and no guaranteed continuity of caregivers. For example, AHS home care typically provides 24/7 support - but only during the final 72 hours of life, and hospice admission is generally available only in the last three months of life. Placement is based on availability, which means there is no guarantee of admission to a preferred hospice, and it involves leaving the comfort of home.
That’s where private palliative and end-of-life services through Compass Rose Care can make a difference. We can bridge the gaps in care until hospice admission or publicly funded services begin, or provide a complete alternative for those who wish to remain at home and in control of their own care.
Our team will work with you to create a care plan tailored to your needs, ensuring compassionate support, flexibility, and continuity of care when it matters most.
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Often we are asked to assists clients when their family requires respite or feels care is outside of their comfort zone. Early involvement often improves comfort, communication, and peace of mind.
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Absolutely. Our palliative home care in Calgary brings professional support and comfort directly into your home environment.
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A compassionate team of health care aides and nurses trained in palliative and end-of-life care. We collaborate closely with your physician and AHS teams for seamless continuity.
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Palliative care with Compass Rose Care begins at $75 per hour, with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. This rate reflects the depth and quality of care we provide, including professional RN oversight, proactive chart reviews, clear communication with families and care partners, and unwavering caregiver support. Every element is thoughtfully designed to ensure your loved one receives exceptional, dignified care at home.
For evening, overnight, weekend, and statutory holiday care, premiums are added to the hourly rate. These premiums go directly to our caregivers, allowing us to attract and retain skilled professionals and provide the consistency and continuity families value most during sensitive times.
Begin Your Palliative Care Journey
You don’t have to face this time alone. Compass Rose Care is here to provide calm, compassionate guidance for your family and loved one.
Call 587-355-0236 to book your Complimentary Care Discovery Call.
At Compass Rose Care, we don’t just offer care—we bring comfort, dignity, and peace to every moment.