The Ontario government is distributing some money to some local long-term care homes in both Huron and Bruce Counties through the Local Priorities Fund.
The cash injection is expected to help connect residents with complex needs like dementia and bariatric care. The province hopes that will cut down on avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays.
As part of this funding, eight homes in Huron and Bruce are receiving a total of $204,910.
The funding will help long-term care homes purchase items such as IV equipment, bariatrics equipment bed support, bladder scanners, and ECGs. The funding even goes towards important everyday things like slip-proof floor mats, wrap around bed rails, and grab bars.
“This type of investment into our long-term care facilities throughout the riding is making a difference. The benefits of having these tools in-house are tremendous because health care providers are equipped to assist and support their residents comfortably at home, within their own facility, which is appreciated by everyone,” said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce.
Funding recipients:
Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich: $74,713
Brucelea Haven, Walkerton: $6,732
Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels: $20,000
Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton: $57,000
Maitland Manor, Goderich: $24,700
Queensway Long Term Care Home, Hensall: $3,345
Seaforth Long Term Care Home, Seaforth: $4,000
Southampton Care Centre, Southampton: $14,420
