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Province Shuts Admissions at Sudbury Long-Term Care Facility
12 Aug
Summary
- Sudbury's Extendicare Countryside faces a second admissions ban in two years.
- 120 non-compliance violations were found over the last two years.
- Staffing shortages cited as a major factor contributing to the issues.
In a significant move, the province has mandated that Extendicare Countryside, a long-term care home in Sudbury, cease all new resident admissions. This directive, effective August 6th, is due to substantial risks to the health, safety, and well-being of current and future residents. This is the second time in two years the facility has faced such a ban.
Records indicate Extendicare Countryside has undergone 18 inspections and been found non-compliant 120 times over the past two years. Violations include inadequate resident care, failure to conduct weekly skin assessments, and improper documentation. The Fixing Long-Term Care Act 2021 mandates strict standards, including the right to respect and freedom from abuse.
A union representative expressed no surprise, citing persistent understaffing and high management turnover as core problems. The representative stated that insufficient staff directly impacts the quality of resident care. Extendicare Countryside acknowledges the concerns and is collaborating with the Ministry, implementing an action plan that includes increased audits and oversight.
