Ontario Supporting Long-Term Care Residents with Complex Needs in Oxford

July 24, 2025

Local Priorities Fund invests in specialized equipment and innovative programs

[WOODSTOCK] — The Ontario government is investing $35 million to help long-term care homes across the province support residents with complex needs. The Local Priorities Fund (LPF) is designed to support programs that connect people with the right care for them, reducing emergency department visits and hospital stays. This investment is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by ensuring long-term care residents get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve.

“Thanks to the LPF, long-term care homes in Oxford are equipped to care for our loved ones,” said Ernie Hardeman, MPP for Oxford. “Specialized equipment and services mean that long-term care home residents can get the care they need without the stress of a trip to the hospital.”

In 2024-25, the LPF supported Woodingford Lodge with funding of $375,103.

“Our government is protecting our long-term care system by investing in the tools and training to ensure residents can get the right care in the right place,” said Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care. “This funding will expand the specialized equipment and innovative services available at long-term care homes across our province, so those with complex needs get the support they deserve.”

Originally launched in 2022, the LPF provides specialized equipment, services and staff training to enable long-term care homes to admit new residents with specialized needs and support current residents with complex needs. Ontario’s funding helps long-term care homes purchase items such as IV equipment, bariatrics equipment bed support, bladder scanners and ECGs, as well as everyday items like slip-proof floor mats, wraparound bed rails and grab bars.