Accessing Long-Term Care

How To Access Long-Term Care

Admissions to all long term care homes in Ontario are made by Home and Community Care, delivered through Local Health Integration Networks. These agencies can help:

  • Clarify care needs
  • Explain available choices
  • Make connections to appropriate services and providers in your community
  • Arrange for admission to a long- term care home

For information and to determine your eligibility for government funded services and support, call 1-800-810-0000 or email [email protected].

 Accessing Long-Term CareHow To Access Long-Term CareAdmissions to all long term care homes in Ontario are made by Home and Community Care, delivered through Local Health Integration Networks. These agencies can help:

Clarify care needs
Explain available choices
Make connections to appropriate services and providers in your community
Arrange for admission to a long- term care home

For information and to determine your eligibility for government funded services and support, call 1-800-810-0000 or email [email protected].
Helpful LinksUnderstanding long-term care options and accessing important information can be challenging.  Below you will find links to a few website you may find helpful depending on your specific needs.

Local Health Integration Network: http://www.lhins.on.ca/

Advantage Ontario: https://www.advantageontario.ca/

Ontario Long Term Care Association: http://www.oltca.com/
Alzheimer Society of Canada: http://www.alzheimer.ca/en

CostsThe Government of Ontario determines rates for all long-term facilities. The co-payment for a standard room can be subsidized depending on a person’s income. We will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a reduction.Funding provided by Ontario logoProud member of AdvantAge Ontario logo