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Wyoming, ON - As part of a major long-term care investment announced today, the Province of Ontario is providing funding for 10 new spaces at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia.
This funding will be allocated to the development of an addition at the Villa and the creation of ten new rooms and living space in a small-house dementia care model. Based on the Green House Project, a leading practice in dementia care, the small house will provide more support for people requiring behavior supports for significant personal expressions that place themselves and others at risk.
"It is challenging to fully implement this model in a traditionally built and staffed home," said Jane Joris, General Manager, Long-Term Care division. "This approval will allow us to build the addition and retrofit some of our existing infrastructure to accommodate this innovative and emotionally-based model of dementia care at Lambton Meadowview Villa, which we see an increasing need for in our community."
The benefits of this model include improved quality of life for people receiving care, improved work conditions for staff, significantly less use of psychotropic medications, and improved partnerships with families.
Work in 2021 will focus on planning and development of the project, with a project completion and move-in date in 2023. The estimated total project cost is $4.1 million and designs are in early preliminary stages. Details on the provincial funding allocation are expected in the coming days.
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Please contact:
Jane Joris
General Manager, Long-Term Care Division
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5412
Email Jane Joris
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