Rae Announces Funding for Local LTC Homes

July 24, 2025

[Perth-Wellington] – Today, Matthew Rae, MPP for Perth-Wellington announced over $196,000 for five local Long Term Care Homes to ensure residents with complex needs can connect to the right care in the right place.

“Our government continues to support seniors and their families by ensuring access to necessary services close to home,” said MPP Rae. “Local Priorities funding allows our long-term care providers to offer specialized services that keep our seniors safe, healthy, and right her in our rural communities.”

The Local Priorities Fund (LPF) is designed to support programs that connect people with the right care for them, reducing emergency department visits and hospital stays.

Originally launched in 2022, the LPF provides specialized equipment, services and staff training to enable long-term care homes to admit new residents with specialized needs and support current residents with complex needs. Ontario’s funding helps long-term care homes purchase items such as IV equipment, bariatrics equipment bed support, bladder scanners and ECGs, as well as everyday items like slip-proof floor mats, wraparound bed rails and grab bars.

“Our government is protecting our long-term care system by investing in the tools and training to ensure residents can get the right care in the right place,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “This funding will expand the specialized equipment and innovative services available at long-term care homes across our province, so those with complex needs get the support they deserve.”

Helping long-term care residents with complex needs is one more way the province is taking action to meet the needs of Ontario’s aging population and their caregivers by improving and expanding supports for seniors living in long-term care, congregate settings and in the community. The government’s plan to improve long-term care for residents is built on four pillars: staffing and care; quality and enforcement; building modern, safe, and comfortable homes; and connecting seniors with faster, more convenient access to the services they need.

Local Priorities Funding as provided by the Ministry of Long-Term Care: