EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it’s given the green light to 25 new projects to provide long-term care and dementia care spaces across the province.
Seniors Minister Sarah Hoffman says the proponents of each project will meet with government within the next few weeks to finalize agreements and determine exactly how many care spaces each project will deliver.
The province will cover up to 50 per cent of capital costs and provide operating funding for approved projects.
“Seniors helped build this province and we are committed to investing in long-term care and dementia care so they can live in dignity and access the supports they need,” Hoffman said in a media release Thursday.
“Albertans expect us to spend tax dollars wisely and we are proud to be funding strong, financially viable projects that will support Alberta families.”
On Wednesday, the Health Quality Council of Alberta released the results of its 2014-15 long-term facility survey.
According to the report, the majority of Alberta’s 160 facilities showed little to no significant change in the five key measures of care and service, with most, if any, change being negative since the last survey in 2010.
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Grant recipients will be required to maintain the units at government-established rates for 30 years.
With files from Global News.
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