(Pictured from left to right: Kathy Board - Resident and Family Community Manager, Kyah Dillon – Administrator, Wayne – Husband of 1st Resident, Sue – 1st Resident, Taunia Mitobe - Director of Care, Christine Monk – Assistant Director of Care)
The first resident has officially moved into the new 128-bed long-term care home at Lennox and Addington County General Hospital.
Staff welcomed the first resident on the morning of March 9 after completing final preparations at the facility, including system checks and walk-throughs of the move-in process.
The resident arrived with family and was greeted by staff from nursing, recreation, dietary, environmental services and hospital leadership.
Hospital officials say the new home represents years of planning to expand long-term care options for seniors in the region.
The facility will support residents who require higher levels of care while allowing them to remain close to their community and existing health services.
Move-ins will continue gradually over the coming weeks as residents transition into the building’s four villas.
Officials expect about 125 residents will be living in the new home by May 15, when a community town hall and ribbon-cutting ceremony are planned to mark the official opening.
