As part of a major funding announced for long-term care homes in Ontario, several local spots are getting money.
Extendicare locations in Peterborough and Lakefield, Fairhaven, Riverview Manor and St. Joseph’s at Fleming will all be getting increases.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith says investing $18-millios more in annual funding by 2024 will hire thousands of new nurses, personal support workers, attendants and physiotherapists for homes across our community.
He adds seniors will see four hours of direct care every day by our hardworking health care professionals.
