Two Charlotte County long-term care facilities will be replaced as part of New Brunswick’s new long-term care strategy. Premier Susan Holt announced the Passamaquoddy Lodge in Saint Andrews, and Lincourt Manor in St. Stephen will be two of six being replaced by 2028-2029. It is welcome news for Caroline Davies — a member of the […]
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The council for the Town of Saint Andrews is considering how to move forward with a commitment to the Passamaquoddy Lodge on land off Bar Road slated for development of a new facility. At a recent council meeting, councillors discussed renewing a commitment to the foundation to sell the serviced land for $1, with the […]
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The Liberal government has appointed Lyne Chantal Boudreau as Minister of Seniors despite previously telling industry associations it wouldn’t. Kathy Bockus, the MLA for Saint Croix, who was the Minister responsible for Seniors under the Blaine Higgs government criticized the Liberals for not committing to creating a stand-alone department and minister despite it being requested […]
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The Passamaquoddy Lodge Foundation announced that it is hosting another information session regarding its plans to expand and relocate the nursing home, amid ongoing delays in provincial approval. Caroline Davies, a member of the board of directors for the foundation, said Eight years ago, the board was examining how to move from 40 beds, 20 […]
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Changes are coming to the Nursing Home Act in New Brunswick to facilitate the flow and to accelerate access to appropriate care. It comes after Horizon Health Network sought critical state admission for patients in hospital care who no longer required it. In July, the regional health authority asked the Department of Social Development that […]
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Horizon Health Network (HHN) said four major regional hospitals are in a state of overcapacity due to long-term care patients who no longer require acute care. The regional health authority is asking the Department of Social Development that the four regional hospitals “be granted critical state admission prioritization status for the rapid placement of patients […]
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The Passamaquoddy Lodge Foundation is appealing to the public to help raise $75,000 for much-need items for its care home. Donne Smith said the foundation’s purpose is to help fill the gaps in funding for items not provided for by the provincial government. “They are supported and owned entirely by communities,” he said of the […]
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