Making the decision to pursue a placement in long-term care can be a difficult process. Be assured that there are people along the way prepared to assist you. Ideally, those considering admission to long-term care will pay us a visit. We’re happy to arrange a tour and answer the questions that are on your mind. What better way is there to get a sense of our approach to services and care than a friendly chat?

You must then get in contact with your local Community Care Access Centre. In turn, they will put you in contact with a Placement Coordinator or another staff member who will help you through the various steps.

You should know that your choices and preferences guide the process. The CCAC works with you to plan the placement that is best for you or the person you care for. If your first choice is not available, the staff will help you find an appropriate alternative. The placement process is scrupulously fair, providing equality of treatment to all clients. It is a process that is culturally sensitive and respectful of the dignity and choices of each individual. In the event that you require services while awaiting placement, the CCAC will make the necessary referrals and connect you to the appropriate services and service providers.

There are three types of placement:

• Long-term or permanent stay, the most typical.
• Short-term, designed to support clients during recovery from an illness or to provide a respite break for a family caregiver. These stays are for a short, specified period of time up to a maximum number of days per year. A daily fee, set by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is charged.
• Crisis placement is when immediate admission to a long-term care home is deemed necessary. In this case you will be placed in the first suitable home that becomes available. You may transfer to another home at a later date.

To link to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care site click here. From their site you can get the address and phone number for every CCAC in the province.