200 more transitional care beds are being added to Ontario’s healthcare system. The beds act as a way-station for patients who don’t need to be in hospital but are waiting to transition to home, community or long term care. In Kingston, Providence Care is renovating the former St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital to provide up to 64 new transitional care beds. The Ministry of Health says patients, including those living with dementia or in need of personal support, will benefit from services such as physiotherapy, nursing and support for daily living.
