Ontario Government Keeps Commitment to Long Term Care
TORONTO (MAY 18, 2004) – Today’s
provincial
budget is good news for the residents of Ontario's long term care
facilities. The Liberal government has followed through on its pledge of
increased funding for the sector.
"It’s official and we're
delighted," said Donna Rubin, CEO of the Ontario Association of Non-Profit
Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS). "The government has recognized the
funding shortfall we have experienced for years, and is now committed to closing
the gap."
OANHSS is the provincial
association representing not-for-profit providers of long term care, services
and housing for seniors. Its member organizations operate over 26,000 long term
care beds and over 5,000 seniors housing units across the province.
"The
increase in funding of $191 million will go a long way," Rubin
noted. OANHSS also commends the $340 million slated for operating the 20,000 new
beds recently built.
The
infusion will have a positive and immediate impact on the amount of care and
services provided to residents. "The province has taken a big step forward
in meeting the needs of the frail elderly," Rubin said.
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OANHSS members include not-for-profit providers of long term care, services and
housing for seniors in Ontario.
Members include municipal and charitable long term care homes, non-profit
nursing homes,
seniors' housing projects and community
service agencies.