Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott says the province is taking immediate action to increase staffing in long-term care homes.
The $10,282,548 being invested in our area is part of the province’s commitment to ensure long-term care residents get at least four hours of direct care a day by 2024, Scott says.
The homes receiving funding are:
- $1,447,740 for Victoria Manor in Lindsay
- $1,299,492 for Lakeview Manor in Beaverton
- $1,116,336 for Centennial Place in Millbrook
- $1,064,016 for Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Home in Lindsay
- $837,252 for Case Manor Care Community in Bobcaygeon
- $837,252 for Caressant Care on McLaughlin Road in Lindsay
- $592,052 for Springdale County Manor in Cavan Monaghan
- $584,340 for Fenelon Court in Fenelon Falls
- $558,168 for Extendicare Kawartha Lakes in Lindsay
- $540,732 for Hyland Crest in Minden
- $418,632 for Frost Manor in Lindsay
- $383,748 for Extendicare Haliburton
- $340,140 for Bon Air Long-Term Care Residence in Cannington
- $261,648 for Highland Wood in Haliburton
The funding will be used to increase staffing at the home and increase the hours of direct care residents receive.
“This funding will help our long-term care homes ensure they have the additional supports and staff they need so those living in long-term care get the high-quality care they deserve,” Scott says.