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Retirement Homes |
Supportive Housing |
Long-Term Care Homes |
| Also referred to as: |
Retirement Residence, Care Home, Assisted Living, Rest Home |
Non-profit housing, Social Housing, Seniors' Housing |
Homes, Nursing homes,
Homes for the Aged
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| Levels of Care |
Individuals or couples who need light housekeeping, meals, low levels of personal care and availability of staff on a 24-hour basis, to live independently. |
Individuals or couples who need daily personal care, 24-hour availability of a trained personal support worker, meal preparation and/or homemaking to live independently. |
Individuals who need higher levels of daily personal care, availability of 24-hour nursing care or supervision, and a secure environment. |
| Accommodation style |
Ranges from shared living to bachelor, one or two- bedroom apartments. |
Ranges from shared living to bachelor, one or two- bedroom apartments. |
Ranges from rooms with 4 people, to semi-private and private rooms. |
| Owned and managed by : |
Private corporations and in a few cases, non-profit corporations. |
Building management varies. Services managed by non-profit corporations. |
Municipal governments, Non-Profit corporations or Private corporations. |
Cost Ranges
(Per person) |
Costs for accommodation and care can range from $1500 to $5000 per month for a private room. |
Rental costs vary according to market rent but usually range from $600 to $1200 per month. Rent subsidies are available in some locations. The support service costs are covered by MOHLTC. |
The co-payment rates change from time to time (at a minimum, annually). For the most up-to-date rates, contact your local Community Care Access Centre.
The rates effective July 1, 2007 are:
$1543.95 per month for "standard or basic" accommodation.
$1787.29 for semi-private accommodation.
$2091.45 per month for private accommodation. |
| Government Funding |
None |
Government can subsidize the rent to the level of 30% of gross household income for those who qualify.
The MOHLTC funds the support services. |
Government can subsidize accommodation to the "basic or standard" rate for those who qualify for this subsidy.
The MOHLTC funds the care provided in homes. |
| Governing Legislation |
Tenant Protection Act
Some municipalities may also have "care home" by-laws. |
Building Tenancy :
Tenant Protection Act
Service Provision:
Long-Term Care Act |
Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act
Nursing Homes Act
Charitable Institutions Act
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| Accreditation |
Voluntary accreditation through the Ontario Residential Care Association. |
Voluntary accreditation through the Council on Health Services Accreditation. |
Voluntary accreditation through the Canadian Council for Health Services Accreditation. |
| How to select and apply |
You select and apply to directly to the provider organization. |
You select and apply directly to the provider organization. |
Apply via your local CCAC, and if eligible, you select your top three choices (except for short-stay respite or if immediate admission is required). |
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