Long-Term Care

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With roots that date back to 1897, Perley Health is the amalgamation of three care facilities including the Perley Hospital, the Rideau Veterans Home and the National Defence Medical Centre.

Perley Health provides assistance to persons with physical and/or cognitive impairments of varying degrees. An individualized care plan is developed for each resident by the medical and nursing staff in collaboration with the resident and family. The plan is monitored and adjusted as needs and circumstances change. In 2018, Perley Health's long-term care was awarded the highest possible standing from Accreditation Canada, earning Accredited with Exemplary Standing.

Rooms and Personal Items

• Each private room is 12 Ft. x 17 Ft.
• Windows overlook one of seven courtyards or public grounds of the 25-acre property.
• Each room is furnished with a bed, chair, dresser, night table, and wall mounted bulletin board.
• A storage cupboard is provided for personal clothing.
• Residents are encouraged to furnish their room with personal items, such as a comfortable chair, end table(s), lamps, and pictures and wall art.
  • The number and size of these items must be appropriate to the size of the room and comply with safety requirements.
  • Personal items must be fire retardant and not impede resident and staff safe movement throughout the room or impair the safe provision of care.

Outside the door of each resident room is a “curio” – a glassed-in display cabinet. This abinet can be filled with items that reflect the resident's life history including favorite objects, photos and keepsakes. The curios are intended to showcase a life, provide an obvious personal connection outside a room and encourage conversations with other residents, staff, and visitors.

Residents are asked to bring a minimum of 7–10 changes of machine-washable clothing, a sweater, rubber soled slippers, shoes, boots and outerwear (for cold and rainy weather). Clothing should be comfortable and easy to put on and take off. Residents provide their own personal toiletry articles including cosmetics and an electric razor.

* Please note that Perley Health is not responsible for any lost or stolen valuables (i.e. cash, jewellery, etc.), glasses, dentures or assistive devices. Residents are encouraged to leave their valuables with their family or Power of Attorney (POA).

Admission Process

For all long-term care homes in Ontario, including Perley Health, admissions are coordinated through the Ontario Health atHome, which provides in-home health and support services, and coordinates the placement of clients into long-term care homes.

Once an individual or family decide to move forward with an application, Ontario Health atHome will assign a Care Coordinator to guide the applicant to gather the medical and personal information required for admission. The applicant's Care Coordinator may offer help, if it is needed, in choosing a home. The Case Manager can give the applicant information on wait times for each long-term care home.

For Veterans: Within Perley Health, there are 250 beds designated for qualified Veterans. Veterans Affairs Canada determines the eligibility of each Veteran for admission.

• Please contact Veterans Affairs Canada for further information on the admission process in long-term care.
• 1-866-522-2122 (English) or 1-866-522-2022 (francais) information@vac-acc.gc.ca

Ministry of Long-Term Care Resources

Applying for Long-Term Care

Learn how to apply and start preparing for your move.

•  https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-long-term-care

Rates

• Please visit the Ministry of Long-Term Care: CLICK HERE

Booking a Visit

• The process of choosing a long-term care home for yourself or your loved one can be unsettling. The staff and volunteers at Perley Health wish to assist you in any way they can. Please come for a guided tour: CLICK HERE

Welcome!

As you embark on this new chapter with us, your comfort, safety, and privacy are our top priorities. At Perley Health, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care while respecting your unique needs and rights.

We've established clear guidelines regarding video recording devices in resident rooms to ensure your privacy and well-being. You or your Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) may install and manage these devices following specific protocols. Our policy prohibits recordings in shared spaces, audio-only recordings and safeguards sensitive private moments.

To maintain transparency and respect your privacy, we provide custom signage if you opt to use a video recording device in your room. This ensures awareness of surveillance while honouring your privacy preferences.

For access to our policy or concerns regarding care or safety recorded on these devices, please contact our Manager of Resident Care. Additionally, for the safety of everyone, Perley Health utilizes video cameras in public areas, such as parking lots and hallways for safety reasons.

In our commitment to transparency, we offer a voluntary consent form for photography. Your participation in Perley Health's promotions via social media, the website, or promotional materials requires your explicit consent before any images are used.

The Perley Health Team

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