What is the cost to residents in LTC homes?
Residents either have a private room, or they share a room with one (or sometimes more) other person. Housekeeping and laundry are two of the services included for residents. Residents pay for their room and food. There are dining rooms where residents gather for three meals each day. The dietary department always includes the services of a dietician. There are common areas for entertainment, activities, religious services – whatever the home can provide to make life there one of quality. Some homes have means of transportation to take residents to events and activities in the community. The following table illustrates the accommodation co-payment rates paid by a resident of an LTC home. Rates can vary depending on the amount of services provided by the LTC home.
