Long Term Care Homes (City of Ottawa)

Long-term care homes are publicly funded and operated by municipalities, not-for-profit organizations. They provide health care and services to people whose needs cannot be met in the community.<div>Long-term care homes are licensed and regulated by the <b>Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care</b>. The province has specific laws and regulations for admission to the long-term care homes that are designed to ensure fairness and equity in the system, so that it can serve the needs of the people with greater care needs as well as people who are still independent. </div><div>Long-term care homes can provide a residential alternative for patients with high care needs, who meet the following criteria:</div><div><ul><li>Have a valid Ontario Health Card<br /></li><li>Have health-care needs that cannot be met with any combination of care-giving in the home or community<br /></li><li>Have health-care needs that can be met in a long-term care home<br /></li></ul></div><div><br /> <strong>Accuracy</strong>: Unavailable<br /><br /> <strong>Update Frequency</strong>: As required<br /><br /> <strong>Contact</strong>: <a href='mailto:[e-mail]'>GIS Team</a></div>