county of wellington 2009 user fees and charges

COUNTY OF WELLINGTON2009 BUDGETPROGRAMME OVERVIEWProgramme:Department:Governance:Wellington TerraceHome for the AgedInformation, Heritage and SeniorsProgramme descriptionWellington Terrace is a 176 bed long term care facility located between Fergus and Elora, andis operated under the standards of care defined by the provincial Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care.Our Mission Statement reads “Wellington Terrace is a long term care community creating thebest quality of life through love, care and dignity.”By agreement, Wellington Terrace also acts as the Home for the Aged for the City of Guelphand the City is responsible for funding net costs based the number of City resident days.2009 Budget Highlights• Staffing changes include the annualization of a Registered Practical Nurse, addition of 2new part-time Registered Practical Nurses and increased Personal Care Worker hours, allof which are fully funded by the Ministry. As well, 1300 student hours and 3600bedmaker hours have been added. There has been realignment of positions in Nutritionalservices with no change to the full time equivalent.• Resident co-payment has been increased for 2009 based on current payment amounts• Preferred accommodation revenue will increase in 2009 as the maximum occupancy levelof 60% of the 176 beds at the Terrace has now been reached• Future capital projects include a new resident van for 2011Future direction and challenges• Continue to mitigate levyrequirements through preferredaccommodation revenue increasesStaff Complement(Full time 2008 2009equivalents)Wellington Terrace 174.1 180.3• Continuing to work with Homes forthe Aged organizations to lobby theprovince for further fundingenhancements.66