TORONTO - Nearly 300 people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the government implemented over a year ago. The law can see those patients placed in homes up to 70 kilometres away - or 150 kilometres if they are in northern Ontario - without their consent and requires hospitals to charge them $400 a day if they refuse the transfer. It is aimed at moving so-called alternate level of care patients - who can be discharged from...
Care UK’s Murrayside, on South Beechwood, has been celebrating after being shortlisted for ‘Best for Nursing Care’ in the Care Home Awards 2024, which recognise teams and individuals that epitomise excellence, innovation, dedication and outstanding contributions within the care sector. Specialising in dementia care, Murrayside introduced Namaste care last year, which aims to engage residents living with dementia via their senses and emotions using hand massage techniques and soft, relaxing...
The first step in planning for the cost of long-term care is consulting with professionals that can advise you on how best to position your assets, whether long-term care insurance is an option, and how best to qualify for Medicaid.
The owners of Bloomsbury House in Anchorage Road have been criticised including allegations of abuse not being properly investigated
The local authority's Dolcoath offices will be demolished to make way for a 66-bed care home
The funding comes in two bilateral agreements: one with $391 million to support health-care system improvement, the other with $169 million to support home care, palliative care and long-term care initiatives.
The man was left for 47 minutes, unattended in a whirlpool with water temperature of at least 134 degrees, according to Disability Rights West Virginia.
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The team at Anchor’s Prior Bankcare home on Cherry Tree Roadwas celebrating this week after receiving the accolade. The CQC’s robust inspection process gives care homes a rating of Outstanding, Good, Requiring Improvement or Inadequate based on five categories. Anchor’s Prior Bank, which cares for 32residents, received high marks in all five categories: safety, effectiveness, care, responsivity, and leadership. The CQC inspectors were impressed by the friendly and supportive atmosphere of Prior...
The Texas Department of Transportation's Amarillo District continues to move forward with construction on several projects and announced a snapshot of the progress of these projects on March 26.
Jackson City Ccouncil finally voted in favor of a six-year contract with Richard's Disposal to collect the city's garbage.
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