The compliance report(s) posted in each long-term care home is/are a summary of one particular inspection conducted by Ministry inspectors. The Reports on Long-Term Care Homes website provides information from inspection findings issued over a specified reporting time period, and may contain findings from a number of inspections conducted by Ministry inspectors within that time period.

The Reports on Long-Term Care Homes website is a searchable database of all LTC homes in Ontario with information about each one. You can find LTC homes within a desired area and see a list of features in a home, like the home's accreditation status. In addition, inspection findings and verified complaints for each LTC home for the period of January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005 are compared with a provincial average.

No. There are sections in the Reports on Long-Term Care Homes that have different reporting periods. The section on Home Profile uses the most up-to-date information available as provided by each long-term care (LTC) home operator. The Inspection Findings and Verified Complaints includes information collected over the specified reporting time period of January 1, 2005 to December 31, 20054 and is not up to date.

The Reports on Long-Term Care (LTC) Homes website is designed to provide information about the more than 600 homes in the LTC system. This website is provided by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and contains information collected on all LTC homes. You can print the information by clicking on "print" at the top right hand corner of the page.

The Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) provided accreditation information. LTC homes voluntarily apply to be accredited through the CCHSA. Accreditation determines the extent to which the home is meeting CCHSA's national standards for care delivery and operations and is used by a home and other organizations to better the quality of their services.

Yes. The government will provide regular updates and expand the information provided in the Reports on Long-Term Care Homes in the near future. Future stages will also include :

The information provided in the first stage of the Reports on Long-Term Care Homes was developed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care with the advice and cooperation of sector partners : Representatives from the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS), Ontario Long-Term Care Association (OTLCA), Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities (Concerned Friends), Ontario Association of Residents' Councils (OARC).

No. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is providing the public with access to information about the performance of each LTC home operator in meeting Ministry legislation, regulations and standards as outlined in the Long-Term Care Home Program Manual, for a specified period of time. The performance of a home operator is measured against its ability to meet the standards and policies of the Ministry during inspections.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will continue to be responsible for all long-term care (LTC) compliance and inspection functions across the health system. This includes monitoring and enforcing standards; licensing, educating and handling appeals; and providing support for long-term care home closures, re-developments and sales.

You can contact the Ministry's Long-Term Care ActionLine toll-free line at 1-866-434-0144 to request the translation of a LTC home's information in the Reports on Long-Term Care Homes.

Planning ahead is one of the best ways to ease the stress that accompanies choosing a nursing home. Unfortunately, such decisions are often thrust upon us in times of crisis. Nevertheless, there are several steps you should always consider before selecting a nursing home. To begin with, you must determine what services are needed. There are many care and service options aside from the more intensive nursing home care.

Long-term care is the kind of help you need if you are unable to care for yourself because of a prolonged illness or disability. It can range from help with daily activities at home, such as bathing and dressing, to skilled nursing care in a nursing home. Not everyone should buy a long-term care insurance policy. For some, a long-term care policy is an affordable and attractive form of insurance. For others, the cost is too great and the benefits they can afford are insufficient.

Under the Facility Need Review rule: " The LTC-2 is issued by the Department in the fourth month following the end of each calandar quarter." For convenience to the public, Health Standards updates all of the other reports at that time as well.

A LTC home is a home-like facility that provides care and services for people who no longer are able to live independently or who require onsite nursing care, 24-hour supervision or personal support. LTC homes are government-funded and regulated by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Depending on the insurance policy, personal care and nursing care provided by Wesley Homes may be covered by one’s long- term care insurance. Home health care that is provided by Wesley Homes Community Health Services may also be covered. Wesley Homes staff is available to assist you in evaluating your policy.

Long Term Disability is designed for income protection in the event you are not able to work due to a disability. The LTD benefit amount would help provide you an income to cover your every day expenses; however, it may not be enough to cover the cost of extended long term care services. For additional information on LTD go to The Hartford website at www.thehartfordgroupbenefits2.com User ID: "uni101", Password: "plan"

Companies selling long-term care insurance underwrite their coverage. That means they look at your current health status and health history and issue a policy only if you meet the guidelines established by the company. Some companies ask only a few questions about your health. Others may ask for more detail, examine your current medical records or ask for a health statement from your doctor. Answer all questions as truthfully and thoroughly as possible.

Yes, premiums for all long-term care insurance policies may be increased. However, if premiums are based on issue age, they may only increase if premiums are increased for all individuals insured under the same type of policy. If premiums are based on attained age, premiums will increase as you age.

Clinical trials often contain technical medical language, not used in everyday conversation. Many trials therefore require that the patient be fluent in English. Some trials will also be conducted in a second language. If you do not speak English fluently, it still may be possible to participate in the study if you have a friend or a family member who is readily available to act as a translator between you and your health care providers. You should discuss this possibility with your doctor.

When an individual enters a nursing home or adult care home, he or she is guaranteed certain fundamental rights. Under North Carolina State Law these rights are found in the Nursing Home Residents' Bill of Rights and the Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights. A copy of these rights should be posted within the facility. Any representative of the Ombudsman Program can help you understand these rights.

Due to high nursing home cost and a desire to remain at home, many people are now exploring the value of long-term care insurance. These policies vary from company to company and many policies can be written to meet the prospective clients' specific desires regarding where and how they would like to receive care in their senior years. lf it is your desire to stay at home, be sure to specifically ask your long-term care insurance agent about personal care and home health.

A key goal of this effort is to accelerate the diffusion of advanced Internet technology, in particular into the commercial sector. In this way, Internet2 will help to sustain United States leadership in internetworking technology. Internet2 will benefit non-university members of the educational community as well, especially K-12 and public libraries. Internet2 and its members aim to share their expertise with as wide a range of computer users as possible.

No. Retirement homes are NOT regulated nor funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and are NOT included in the information contained on the website Reports on Long-Term Care Homes.

The government made a commitment to protect residents and improve the quality of life in LTC homes. Public reporting of LTC homes is an important part of the reform of LTC homes because it will strengthen public accountability and transparency. Other health sectors in Ontario already have public reporting; for example, hospitals have the annual Hospital Report.

No, your policy is guaranteed renewable for life. The policy may terminate only when you cease paying your insurance premiums or if you use the maximum amount of benefits available under the policy.

Preexisting conditions must be covered by long-term care insurance policies. However, insurance companies may have a preexisting condition waiting period of up to six months. After your policy is in effect for six months, it will pay for covered benefits.

Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are required to be covered by long-term care policies. However, if you have Alzheimer's or other dementia at the time you apply for coverage, the insurance company is not required to accept your application or to issue coverage.

Long Term Acute Care is defined as hospital care that is provided to patients that meet acute care criteria. Their hospitalization generally requires greater than 25 days.

Long term care is not one service, but a variety of services available to individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to an illness, accident or disability. The services are provided in a setting other than the acute care section of a hospital. Some common reasons why long term care services may be needed include: car accidents, sporting accidents, stroke, the aging process, Alzheimer’s or Multiple Sclerosis.