Long-Term Care homes in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound will be receiving $2,956,577 to hire more staff to increase the amount of care residents receive every day.
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker says in a social media post Thursday (Oct 7), “It’s part of our government’s commitment to ensure LTC residents receive, on average, four hours of direct care per day.”
On Wednesday (Oct 6), Long-Term Care Minister Rod Philips announced the Province will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes to increase staffing levels by 4,050 new people across the province.
Philips held a press conference, saying this is part of the province’s $4.9 billion commitment to hire more than 27,000 long-term care staff over four years.
Philips also announced the Ontario PC government plans to bring forward legislation that will enshrine its commitment to four hours of care into law.
Currently, residents receive an average of two hours and 45 minutes of direct care.
A release from Walker’s office outlines where the money will go:
- Gateway Haven Home for the Aged, in Wiarton, will receive up to $356,212 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $2,181,756 annually more than their current funding.
- Grey Gables Home for Aged, in Markdale, will receive up to $235,104 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,439,964 annually more than their current funding.
- Lee Manor, in Owen Sound, will receive up to $534,323 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $3,272,652 annually more than their current funding.
- Rockwood Terrace, in Durham, will receive up to $356,212 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $2,181,756 annually more than their current funding.
- Parkview Manor, in Chesley, will receive up to $110,426 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $676,344 annually more than their current funding.
- Country Lane Long Term Care Residence, in Chatsworth, will receive up to $96,179 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $589,080 annually more than their current funding.
- The Village Seniors Community, in Hanover, will receive up to $188,793 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,156,332 annually more than their current funding.
- Meaford Long Term Care, in Meaford, will receive up to $224,413 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $1,374,516 annually more than their current funding.
- Versa Care Centre, Summit Place, in Owen Sound, will receive up to $352,656 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $2,159,940 annually more than their current funding.
- Georgian Heights, in Owen Sound, will receive up to $106,861 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $654,528 annually more than their current funding.
- Mapleview, in Owen Sound, will receive up to $81,932 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $501,804 annually more than their current funding.
- Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home, in Lion’s Head, will receive up to $124,673 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $763,620 annually more than their current funding.
- Elgin Abbey Nursing Home, in Chesley, will receive up to $74,806 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $458,172 annually more than their current funding.
- Hanover Care Centre, in Hanover, will receive up to $113,987 for additional staffing this year to increase the hours of direct care for residents. By the year 2024-2025, the home will receive $698,160 annually more than their current funding.
LTC homes in Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound will be receiving $2,956,577 to hire more staff to increase the amount of care residents receive everyday. It’s part of our government’s commitment to ensure LTC residents receive, on average, 4 hours of direct care per day. pic.twitter.com/YeOWSd4UnR
— Bill Walker, MPP (@billwalkermpp) October 7, 2021