Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton is questioning why seniors in Fort Frances are being told they have to leave the community if they want to access long-term care beds.
Hampton says in one case, a resident at Rainycrest Long Term Care, was offered a bed in Terrace Bay, a 550 kilometres, 7 hours drive from the Fort.
"Terrace Bay is 550 kilometres, or seven hours, away from Fort Frances where her family and friends reside," says Hampton. "Is this the McGuinty Liberals’ idea of quality long-term care for Ontario seniors? Send them 550 kilometres—seven hours—away from their family and friends?"
Health Minister Deb Matthews says she would look into why the woman received such a letter.
