Moving into long-term care can be a difficult decision and a confusing process for both the individual moving and their family. The information below, from the province of Ontario website, is provided to help you learn more about your options and the placement process.
The long-term care home placement process includes a multi-part assessment, including an assessment by a Care Coordinator, to ensure there is an accurate record of your medical history, and to help determine eligibility for long-term care.
Your Care Coordinator will discuss all options, including providing options for long- term care homes. You can apply to as many as five homes. The wait times for long-term care homes vary widely, so decisions about which homes you are applying to will help determine the amount of time you will wait for long-term care.
Once a spot in a chosen long-term care home becomes available, you will be contacted by your Care Coordinator, and you will have 24 hours to consent to the admission. If you move to a home that is not your first choice, you may stay on the waiting list for your other choices, if you wish.
