Less than a year after the province heralded its opening as a safe option for seniors, a new long-term care home in Owen Sound, Ont. has been forced to close its doors to new admissions due to serious problems found during inspections.
The Ford government faces mounting pressure to clarify how a new piece of legislation could affect Ontario families, since it would allow hospital patients to be moved to a long-term care facility not of their choosing or potentially face hefty daily fees.