A Green House dining room (copied with permission)
As noted in our previous blog post, the debate about having for-profit and not-for-profit long term care homes continues. The issue is that quality of life for those living in LTC homes has more to do with care delivery than the type of ownership.
In an article that appeared in the Ottawa Citizen on July 24th, 2024, James Schlegel provides an opinion piece in defense of mission-driven, for-profit long-term care in Ontario. Click here to read more .
Many proven innovative models in long-term care have been successfully implemented in some homes (albeit too few) in both for-profit and not-for profit homes in Ontario. These include municipal homes in the Peel Region (the first in the province to implement the Butterfly Approach), Jarlette homes (family-run for-profit), the Glebe Centre in Ottawa, and Osgoode Care Centre in Osgoode.
Get involved and advocate to change long-term care homes in Ontario from ‘institutions to homes’ by writing to MPP or city councillor.
Subject: Request for Collaboration or Support to Sustain Retirement Home Operations
I currently own and manage a Retirement home for profit that is facing an existential crisis. I am reaching out to explore potential ways to improve operations or possibly integrate with your institution. I believe that with the right support, collaboration, or strategic partnership, we can continue to provide essential care to our residents and ensure the sustainability of the facility.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss any avenues for cooperation, whether through operational guidance, resource sharing, or a more formal integration.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of working together.
Best regards,
Jovanka Jovic
owner
Kitchener ON
N2G 3M4
“Thanks for your inquiry. We are an advocacy group with no affiliation with any long-term care home or retirement home. We suggest you reach out to AdvantAge Ontario, the Ontario Long-Term Care Association, and the Ontario Retirement Communities Association. Those organizations may be able to provide advice.”