What is the application process for long term care in Ontario?
All applications to long term care Homes in Ontario are managed by the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). As you begin the application process to long term care, you will be assigned a CCAC caseworker who will act as your main contact throughout the process. To find the CCAC that serves your area, click here and enter your postal code. Once the local CCAC has determined that you or your loved one is eligible for admission to a long term care Home, your next step is to choose the Homes to which you would like to apply. It is recommended that you tour several long term care Homes and select the ones where you think you or your loved one would be most comfortable living. When a bed becomes available at one of the Homes you selected, you will be notified by the CCAC (in accordance with the waiting list). You will then have 24 hours in which to accept or decline the bed offer.
Are there waiting lists for long term care and how long are they?
The majority of long term care Homes have waiting lists based upon the type of accommodation for which you have applied. Waitlists are managed by the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC). If you have a question about the status of your application, or place on a waiting list, it is best to contact your CCAC caseworker directly.
What special training do staff in the Home have?
The staff who provide care and services at Kenora District Homes are all fully qualified and trained in their roles. In addition, each year staff are provided with ongoing education on regulated topics and are given opportunities to participate in additional relevant education relating to their job function.
What types of accommodation does Kenora District Homes offer?
Kenora District Homes offers three types of accommodation for residents; 1) Private – one bed in a room with a private bathroom 2) Semi-Private – two beds in a room with a shared bathroom 3) Basic – may be either three or four beds in a room with a shared bathroom
What is short stay accommodation?
Short stay accommodation is offered by long term care Homes for individuals who only require a brief stay in a care setting for reasons such as recovery from an illness or surgery, or the temporary absence of a caregiver. Long term care Homes offer short stay programs for accommodation up to 60 days at a time, to a maximum of 90 days during the calendar year. There are several different types of short stay programs available at Kenora District Homes. For more information on these short stay programs click here.
What is the cost of long term care accommodation?
The cost of long term care accommodation is regulated by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). Rates are reviewed annually by the MOHLTC and are standardized across Ontario. A breakdown of the current rates is available on the MOHLTC website or by clicking here.
What subsidies are available in Ontario?
For individuals with lower incomes who may have difficulty affording Basic Accommodation in long term care, the government offers an accommodation cost subsidy. The subsidy is not available to people requesting Semi-Private or Private accommodation.
Do you have accommodations for couples?
Yes, we have accommodations that are suitable for couples. Couples who would like to live together should discuss their request with their local Community Care Access Centre or the Social Worker/Admission Coordinator at Kenora District Homes. If a suitable room is not available upon admission, a couple can be admitted to separate rooms and placed on a waiting list for a shared room.
Can residents have their personal pets live with them in the Home?
Residents cannot have personal pets live with them in the Home. However, pets may visit provided that all their vaccinations are in order and up-to-date. For more information on the conditions for pet visitation talk to the Programs Manager at Kenora District Homes.
Are smokers eligible to live at Kenora District Homes?
Yes. Smokers are not restricted from living in long term care Homes however they must be able to smoke safely without supervision. All smoking must be done outside of the Home in accordance to the Smoking bylaws of nine (9) metres away from the building.