Bridgetown's Crosskill Court to Retain In-House Care Staff Until 2027 Amid Resident Outcry
Bridgetown independent living facility keeping in-house care after outrage from seniors
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Crosskill Court, an independent living facility in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, will maintain its full-time support staff until at least August 2027 following resident complaints about planned staff removal. The decision comes after concerns from seniors who rely on these services for essential care.
- 01Crosskill Court will keep full-time support staff until August 2027.
- 02Residents expressed outrage over plans to remove continuing care staff.
- 03The decision was influenced by complaints from seniors about mandatory fees.
- 04Nova Scotia's housing minister suggested offering residents a choice regarding care fees.
- 05Support staff are seen as essential for both care and security by residents.
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The Mountain and Meadows Care Group, which operates Crosskill Court in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, has decided to retain full-time support staff until at least August 2027 following significant backlash from residents. Many seniors were upset after learning that the Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency intended to remove these essential staff, which played a crucial role in their decision to move into the facility. Joyce d’Entremont, president and CEO of Mountain and Meadows Care Group, emphasized the importance of continuing care services for residents. While the fee for these services is no longer mandatory, it has increased to accommodate higher wages for support staff. Frances Lourie, an 84-year-old resident, expressed relief at the decision, highlighting the essential role of staff in providing both care and security. Meanwhile, the housing minister, John White, noted that complaints from some residents about the fees prompted the initial removal plan but suggested that residents should have the option to choose whether to pay for continuing care.
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The decision to keep support staff will ensure that residents continue to receive necessary care and security, impacting their quality of life.
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