My colleague, the Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Long-Term Care, announced that the government is investing $5.91 million this year to create four new Behavioural Specialized Units (BSUs), comprising 79 beds, at long-term care homes in Ajax, Scarborough, and Penetanguishene. These additional units will provide more vulnerable LTC residents with complex care needs like dementia – with safe, quality care in the comfort of a long-term care home instead of a hospital.
- $1.12 million for a 16-bed BSU at Lakeridge Gardens in Ajax, operated by Lakeridge Health
- $1.55 million for a 15-bed BSU at Bendale Acres in Scarborough, operated by the City of Toronto
- $2.21 million for a 32-bed BSU at Extendicare Rouge Valley in Scarborough, operated by Extendicare Canada Inc.
- $1.03 million for a 16-bed BSU at Georgian Manor Home for the Aged in Penetanguishene, operated by the County of Simcoe
This is part of a $9.47 million investment this year that also includes the continued operation of 62 beds in three existing BSUs in Whitby, Mississauga & St. Catharines.
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