Funding and Fees
The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Home of Ottawa (Hillel Lodge) is recognized as a Charitable Home and operates under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021. Our funding comes from the Province of Ontario, resident fees and the Ottawa Jewish Community. Funds from private donations, events, and income generated by endowments are managed on behalf of the organization by the Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care Foundation. Also receive support from fundraising events by the Hillel Lodge Auxiliary. Additionally, Hillel Lodge is a funded member agency of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa.
Residents are charged on a monthly basis and are billed once per month. The rate is set annually by the Province of Ontario and is the same for all long-term care facilities. For residents who qualify, a rate reduction due to income level or exceptional circumstances may be available on the basic room daily rate.
Accommodation Fees
The Ministry of Long-Term Care sets basic accommodation and maximum preferred accommodation rates and adjusts these rates on an annual basis. Download for the most current fee information.
Long-term care homes are required to provide at least 30 days written notice of a proposed increase in accommodation rates and the amount of the proposed increase. A resident agreement is signed upon admission by the resident or power of attorney for property authorizing Hillel Lodge to collect the accommodation fees, which are outlined below. Even if there is no written agreement, the resident is responsible for the payment of basic accommodation.
Payment Schedule
Resident monthly accommodation fees are due on the first of each month. The Lodge is permitted to charge interest on accounts overdue more than 90 days. The Lodge uses the current prime rate. The Lodge accepts only pre-authorized monthly payments; the resident/POA completes a pre-authorized debit agreement on the day of admission. Accommodation statements are sent monthly and a year-end summary for tax purposes is produced annually in February.
Residents will only be charged for the accommodation fees unless a written agreement has been signed.
Rate Reduction
If a resident cannot afford the basic accommodation rate, the resident or Continuing POA for Property must complete the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s Application for Reduction in Long-Term Home Basic Accommodation. To apply for a reduction in the charge for basic accommodation, one of the following supporting documents must be provided:
- The resident’s Notice of Assessment for the resident’s most recent tax year
- The resident’s proof of income statement from the Canada Revenue Agency for the most recent tax year
- The resident’s written authorization to electronically obtain income information from the resident’s most recent tax year from the Canada Revenue Agency
For further information on how to apply for rate reduction, contact the Finance Office at ext. 193.
Accommodation Fees Goods and Services Included
- Nursing and personal care on a 24-hour basis, including but not limited to the administration of medications and assistance with activities of daily living;
- Medical care and restorative care (physiotherapy services) as available in the home;
- Certain medical supplies and nursing equipment that are necessary for the care of the resident;
- Supplies and equipment for personal hygiene and grooming, including continence products;
- Certain equipment for the short-term use of the resident;
- Hydration and meals (three meals daily, snacks between meals and at bedtime), special and therapeutic diets, dietary supplements, and devices to support residents independence with eating;
- Social, recreational, spiritual, and physical activities and programs;
- Laundry, including labelling;
- Bedroom furnishings, bedding and linen;
- Cleaning and maintenance of accommodations;
- Management of a trust account on the resident’s behalf;
- Information package for residents;
- Prescription pharmaceutical preparations listed in the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary;
Special prescriptions or medical devices that may be obtained from the Ontario Drug Benefit Program as interim non-formulary benefits
Services Available for an Extra Charge
Not all services are covered in the monthly accommodation fees. Below is a list of services that are available to residents for an extra charge. This list is not exhaustive. For more information, please contact the Director of Resident Experience at ext. 108.
- Footcare
- Dental Care
- Hairdresser
- Non-prescription medications and supplements, such as vitamins