170 Business View - August 2015
Traditionally speaking, Holy Family is a nursing home.
Specifically, a residence for the elderly, many of whom
are infirm and incapable of living independently. In
Manitoba, it is called a Personal Care Home or Long
Term Care Facility (LTC). Contrasted with “Assisted
Living” (seniors who can live independently but may
require support i.e. light housekeeping, meals, etc.)
and Supportive Housing (cannot live on their own, but
are able to manage to some extent; not dependent
enough for LTC).
Persons seeking placement in a personal care home
must be assessed by the Winnipeg Regional Health
Authority (WRHA) to qualify for admission. Typically,
that means they would require 24-hour support and
supervision, nursing care, and medical care. Individ-
uals have the right to identify their preferred facility,
anywhere in the province. If that choice has no vacant
rooms, they may have to accept an interim placement
while awaiting permanent residence in the requested
location.
Mary Semus, CEO
HEALTHCARE
