The province announced last week that it is providing up to $270 million this year to increase staffing at long-term care homes by more than 4,000 workers.
Rod Phillips, Minister of Long-Term Care, said it’s a case of taking action to improve the quality of care residents receive and the quality of life they experience.
Phillips added as part of the government’s plan to fix long-term care, it intends to bring forward legislation that will enshrine its commitment to four hours of care into law.
MPP Toby Barrett provided us with a breakdown of where the money is going locally.
These funds will increase care for residents at:
· Grandview Lodge, in Dunnville, will receive up to $455,957 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $2,792,664 annually more than their current funding.
· Norview Lodge, in Simcoe, will receive up to $637,628 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $3,905,364 annually more than their current funding.
· Caressant Care Courtland, in Courtland, will receive up to $181,667 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,112,700 annually more than their current funding.
· Dover Cliffs, in Port Dover, will receive up to $192,358 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,178,148 annually more than their current funding.
· Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home, in Simcoe, will receive up to $231,539 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,418,148 annually more than their current funding.
· Delhi Long-Term Care Centre, in Delhi, will receive up to $163,859 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,003,608 annually more than their current funding.
· Cedarwood Village, in Simcoe, will receive up to $320,592 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,963,584 annually more than their current funding.
· Anson Place Care Centre, in Hagersville, will receive up to $163,859 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,003,608 annually more than their current funding.
· Gardenview Long-Term Care, in Townsend, will receive up to $227,978 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,396,332 annually more than their current funding.
· Edgewater Gardens, in Dunnville, will receive up to $227,978 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,396,332 annually more than their current funding.