GOVERNMENT-SUBSIDIZED NURSING HOMES
How Nursing Homes are organized and administered
NNursing homes (called Continuing Care Facilities) in Yukon are residential long term care facilities that provide accommodation, supervisory care, personal care and nursing and medical services on a 24-hour basis. There are 3 Nursing Homes in Yukon.
Assessment, waiting lists and admission into a nursing home are managed by the Admissions Coordinator at the Continuing Care branch of the Department of Health & Social Services.
Eligibility/Requirements for Admission
To be eligible for admission into nursing homes a client must:
- be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada,
- be a resident of Yukon for a minimum of 1 year,
- have been assessed as needing a nursing home level of care.
Income/Asset Test
There is no income or asset test.
Costs
The government set rate for long term care is set at $40.00 per day or $1,217.00 per month Respite care beds are also $40.00 per day. The nursing home fee is not based on income or accommodation.