Greater Access to Long-Term Care Homes In Brant

McGuinty Government Funding The Redevelopment Of 105 Beds

Residents in long-term care homes can look forward to more modern and comfortable living as the province redevelops 105 beds.

The province is rebuilding 105 existing beds at the John Noble Home care home in Brant. This is part of a province-wide announcement to redevelop over 4,100 beds across Ontario.

All long-term care home residents should have access to modern facilities that offer the very best and latest features. This redevelopment of our older long-term care beds will provide residents in Brant with new amenities such as new bedrooms and washrooms as well as a new common room, lounge and activity space.”

- Dave Levac, MPP Brant

The redeveloped homes will meet the most modern design standards and will feature greater wheelchair access for residents in private and public spaces. The redeveloped homes are expected to be completed as early as 2012. This phase of the government’s renewal strategy will help create or sustain approximately 4,000 jobs in Ontario.

QUOTES

“It’s all about comfort and safety, and how important that is to residents and their families. I’m pleased we can redevelop our long-term care beds and give residents a higher quality of life in a more comfortable home-like setting.”

- Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care

"We applaud government for beginning to ensure that all residents will have access to modern standards of physical comfort, privacy and dignity. We have long supported the renewal of older homes as an investment in the quality of care and quality of life that residents need and deserve."

- Christina Bisanz, CEO, Ontario Long-Term Care Association

“This announcement marks the start of a long term commitment by the government to improve the quality of life of residents. Through this support, homes will be able to create modern and comfortable living environments that Ontarians can be proud of for many years to come.”

- Donna Rubin, CEO, Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors

QUICK FACTS

• Since 2003, the government has redeveloped 8,032 new long-term care beds and will be opening an additional 1,942 more beds over the next few years.
• Today’s announcement is part of a long-term plan to re-develop 35,000 older beds over 10 years.

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