Virtual VisitOutdoor Visit General VisitorIndoor Visit General VisitorsIndoor or Outdoor Visit Essential Caregiver
Advanced Booking/SchedulingYesYesYesPreferred
COVID-19 Immunizationn/aMandatory – 2 dosesMandatory – 2 dosesMandatory – 3 doses
Number of Visitors PermittedAny223
Permitted in Outbreak or LockdownYesYes, IF the entire Home is not affected and the Resident does not reside in the affected areaYes, 1 at a time IF the entire Home is not affected and the Resident does not reside in the affected area,Yes, 1 at a time
Permitted if Resident is Symptomatic or IsolatingYesNoNoYes, 1 at a time
Children Permitted (Age 2 or under do not count towards person limit and do not require a mask or vaccination)YesYes – provided they can tolerate a mask and have at least 2 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine.Yes – provided they can tolerate a mask and have at least 2 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine.No
Pets PermittedYesYesYesYes
FrequencyAs available1-2 / week – Max 60 minutes/visit1-2 / week – Max 60 minutes/visitAny
Locationn/aDesignated area onlyDesignated area for general visits w/ Residents in shared accommodation OR Resident room if private accommodationResident room or outside Resident Room UNLESS the Home is in outbreak.  Outbreak = Resident Room Only
Home Accessn/aRestrictedAs above + Use of washrooms permitted May attend dining room if fully vaccinatedResident room, dining area, activity room, use of washrooms permitted.
Entrance Screening Required Provincially Directedn/aYesYes *may be granted entry with failed screening for compassionate reasonsYes *may be granted entry with failed screening for compassionate reasons
COVID Testing Required Provincially Directedn/aYes – each visitYes – each visitYes – each visit  
Universal Masking Provincially Directedn/aMedical mask provided by HomeMedical mask required, provided by HomeMedical mask required, provided by Home
Eye Protection Provincially Directedn/aMask onlyMask only May be required in outbreak or isolationMask only May be required in outbreak or isolation
Physical Distancing – Fully Immunized Provincially Directedn/aNoNoNo
Physical Distancing – Partially Immunized Provincially Directedn/aBrief hugs onlyBrief hugs only2m required when not providing direct care. Brief hugs only.