FORT FRANCES – Seniors in the Rainy River District will have more support with the addition of 28 new Assisted Living spots, Riverside Health Care announced this week.
The 28 spots include, for the first time, 11 in Emo.
There are also seven new Assisted Living spots in the Fort Frances area and 10 in Rainy River, a news release from Riverside said.
Riverside Health Care delivers services throughout the Fort Frances-Rainy River region and operates hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Ontario Health funding made the expansion in Assisted Living services possible, according to the news release.
Assisted Living care allows seniors to live more independently in their own homes with personalized support.
"This expansion is an exciting and welcome development for our communities. With the introduction of Assisted Living in Emo, alongside additional spots in Fort Frances and Rainy River, we are now able to offer a total of 64 Assisted Living spots across the district, from Atikokan to Rainy River,” said Dave Black, Riverside’s director of community services.
“This expansion is a critical step in ensuring that our communities have access to comprehensive and compassionate care, and reflects our commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to the right level of care, when and where they need it,” said Henry Gauthier, president and CEO of Riverside.
Information on eligibility and how to apply for Assisted Living can be found at www.ontariohealthathome.ca.
