What is Long-Term Care?

Long-term care facilities are governed by legislated standards and government regulations. Licensing by the Province and regular inspections by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ensure quality care in the programs and services provided by long-term care facilities. Facilities are required to post and/or make available the Facility Review Summary Reports to families and to current and prospective residents. Long-term care facilities provide services necessary to persons needing care that can no longer be provided in the community.

Services provided in long-term care facilities include:

• Nursing and personal care
• Secure floor/area for cognitively impaired residents
• Regular and emergency medical care by on-call physicians
• Medical treatment and medication prescription and administration
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Climate controlled environment
• Meals including therapeutic diets and snacks
• Housekeeping services
• Laundry services
• Room maintenance services
• Social and recreational programs
• Palliative Care
• Some homes provide dialysis and other specialized services
• Temporary respite care (Labdara does not offer respite care or short-term stays)