The Capability Support Services Difference
Capability Support Services Inc. (Capability) is a not-for-profit organization funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide attendant services to seniors and individuals with a physical disability in Supportive Housing, Assisted Living and Attendant Outreach services.
Capability was formerly known as Cheshire Independent Living Services, which was the result of an amalgamation of Halton Cheshire Homes and Helen Zurbrigg Non-Profit Homes in 2006. Halton Cheshire Homes had been providing attendant services in supportive housing and outreach environments since 1976. Helen Zurbrigg Non-Profit Homes began providing attendant services in supportive housing in 1997. Through a variety of in-home and communal living options, clients can access a range of services that enables them to remain in their homes and live as independently as possible. Our services are delivered in: Dunnville, Hamilton and Burlington.
Supportive Housing
Attendant services are provided for activities of daily living, such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises, as well as the instrumental activities of daily living, such as life skills and light housekeeping support.
Aldershot Village
An assisted living program affiliated with Supported@Home Burlington provides personal support services to 10 seniors in accessible units in a 65 unit rent geared to income building.
Aspen Apartments
Aspen Apartments is located in Dunnville. This is a Social Housing Apartment building with 14 fully accessible units for seniors 60 or older.
Shared Living
Shared Living is similar to Supportive Housing, where individuals live in a shared setting such as a group home or congregate living setting and receive Attendant services.
These services are delivered at the following locations:
Carey House
Carey House is located in Burlington and offers 24-hour attendant care to 10 individuals with physical disabilities in a congregate residential setting.
Maple Grove Place
An assisted living program located in Dunnville provides 24-hour assisted living services to 21 seniors. The goal of this program is to provide a place to live for individuals whose personal and health care needs exceed those that can be provided in their own home, but are not significant enough to be admitted to a long term care home.
Helen Homes
Helen Homes is located in Hamilton and offers 24-hour attendant care to 9 individuals with physical disabilities in a congregate residential setting.
Programs & Outreach
Community Programs are based at the following locations:
Burlington/Hamilton/Dunnville Relay
Personal support services are provided for activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting, range of motion exercises as well as the instrumental activities of daily living such as life-skills and light housekeeping support within a client's personal home.
Burlington Outreach
Personal support services are provided in a client’s home, school or place of work.
Vis-Able
Vis-Able is an alliance between Capability Support Services and Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario. It is a goal-based program that fosters and promotes independence for adults experiencing difficulties with daily living as a result of vision loss and a permanent physical condition.
Fee for Service
Servicing our communities for over thirty-five years, Capability Support Services Inc. provides opportunities for some services at an hourly fee. These are negotiated individually with an agency representative. We specialize in:
- Quality client experience
- Individual customized care
- Peace of mind for loved ones
You can find more information by speaking with your supervisor.