Aven Manor (Yellowknife) – owned and operated by Yellowknife Concerned
Citizens For Seniors
Philosophy of Care
Aven Manor has been an accredited facility since 1997.
Built in 1987 and operated by the non-profit group YACCS. The Philosophy of Care
Principles is based on the Supportive Pathways model which includes:
- Respect, Dignity and Self-worth
- Privacy and Independence
- Control, Choice and Autonomy
- Social Interaction
- Safety and Security
- Residential Home-Like Environment
- Trained and Supportive Staff, and
- Resident Focused Care.
Number of Beds
29 beds are available to seniors over 60 years of age and over.
Services Available
- Non-smoking facility
- Hair Salon and gift shop in building (planned for the fall)
- Private rooms with cable television and telephone at resident's cost
- Nursing and personal care including medication administration and foot care
- Visiting Physicians
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Visiting Denturist services, Optometry services, and Ophthalmology services
- Recreation Therapy Programming
- Alzheimer’s Society Resource Library
- Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Home cooked meals and Dietician support
- Active volunteer program
Contact Information
Aven Manor
# 1- 5710 50 Ave
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1G3
Phone: 1-867-920-2443
Email: yaccsdoc@northwestel.net