The Ontario Government Is Investing In Local Long-Term Care Homes In Both Huron And Bruce Counties

by Bob Montgomery

Provincial funding through the Local Priorities Fund will help connect residents of Huron and Bruce counties with complex needs like dementia and geriatric care to the right place while also reducing avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays. 

“This type of investment into our long-term care facilities throughout the riding is making a difference,” said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. “The benefits of having these tools in-house are tremendous because health care providers are equipped to assist and support their residents comfortably at home, within their own facility, which is appreciated by everyone.” 

The Local Priorities Fund was launched in 2022 and invested $20,000,000 in 2022-23 to help long-term care homes purchase specialized equipment and train staff to provide more specialized care, so more homes can welcome residents who have complex needs but no longer require acute care in hospital.

As part of this funding, 8 homes in Huron – Bruce are receiving a total of $204,910.

Home Name Location Amount

Blue Water Rest Home Zurich $74,713.00

Brucelea Haven Walkerton $6,732

Huronlea Home for the Aged Brussels $20,000

Huronview Home for the Aged Clinton $57,000

Maitland Manor Goderich $24,700

Queensway Long Term Care Home Hensall $3,345

Seaforth Long Term Care Home Seaforth $4,000

Southampton Care Centre Southampton $14,420