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Caring for people is at the core of everything we do.
Practical Information
What is long-term care?
Long-term care is tailored to support people who can no longer live safely and independently at home but don’t need to be in a hospital. Long-term care homes offer 24/7 nursing and personal care, and full support in activities of daily living. Long-term care homes in Canada are regulated by provincial governments and/or their respective health authorities and must meet established standards of care. Rates are set by government in each province.
What is retirement or independent living?
People living in retirement or independent living residences do not require 24/7 nursing and personal care. The rates in retirement or independent living residences are market rates and are not set by the government.
How much does long-term care cost? Is it affordable?
Long-term care can be afforded by everyone. Your income does not affect eligibility. Rates for all long-term care homes are set by government and cover a variety of services, including nursing and personal care, meals and snacks, assistive devices to encourage independence, on-site medical care provided by a physician who makes regular visits to the home, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. Accommodation is a separate fee. Additionally, optional services, such as cable TV, hair salon appointments, dentist appointments, vision care, or specialized foot care, can also be charged to the resident or their family separately.
Can I bring personal items with me?
We want you to feel at home and we encourage you to bring personal items as space allows. You may want to bring pictures, framed photos of your family, or decorative pillows. We provide bed linens and towels, however, if you would like to bring your own, you are welcome to do so.
How do I offer feedback?
We value resident and family feedback and see it as essential to our work to continually improve experiences at our homes. If you have feedback about the care you or a loved one is receiving, contact the home’s Administrator or Director of Care.Â
What’s New
ParaMed welcomes Closing the Gap Healthcare Group
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Brittany’s story: Walking to remember Gramma and to support Alzheimer’s awareness
Extendicare Maple View in Sault St. Marie, Ont., is among Extendicare long-term care homes that are holding local walks and events in support of the Alzheimer Society of Canada. “This Walk is very important to me, not only as a team member supporting our home’s residents, but because my grandmother had Alzheimer's and was a resident here at Maple View,” says Brittany.