Long term care homes in Huron Bruce will be getting over $1.25 Million in Provincial funding.
The funding will be used to increase prevention and containment efforts in facilities during the second wave of COVID-19.
In a news release, MPP Lisa Thompson says it is paramount that we help keep the most vulnerable residents safe during the pandemic.
The Ford government says they are also launching a recruitment and training drive to address staffing challenges across the province.
They have pledged to increase annual contribution to $1.9 Billion a year until 2024-2025 to create more than 27,000 new positions for personal support workers, registered nurses and registered practical nurses in long-term care.
Facilities receiving the new funding include:
Facility New funding Total funding since March 2020
Blue Water Rest Home $100,800 $550,800
Braemar Retirement Centre (Wingham) $71,500 $640,000
Brucelea Haven LTC (Walkerton) $229,600 $948,200
Exeter Villa $63,500 $557,100
Huronlea Home (Brussels) $24,800 $273,400
Huronview Home (Clinton) $82,100 $409,100
Maitland Manor (Goderich) $218,300 $833,500
Pinecrest Manor (Lucknow) $42,000 $391,400
Queensway LTC (Hensall) $160,100 $509,500
Seaforth LTC $60,700 $414,300
Southampton Care Centre $111,200 $498,400
Fordwich Nursing Home $33,600 $343,800
Trillium Court (Kincardine) $57,000 $487,000
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