New Brunswick Nursing homes 62 (Non-for-profit) Total beds - 4400
3 for profit (Shannex)
Total 65 Homes
Comfort Allowance $108 per month - daily fees $95 per day max subsidy)
Special Care Homes – 430 (For Profit) Total beds 6000
Comfort Allowance - $135 per month - daily fees $74 per day max subsidy) Level 1 - 1400 residents, Level 2 - 4000 residents
Only 800 residents pay the full cost for nursing home services- excludes special care homes
Home Care services (Clients subsidizes) Total 4400
$16.00 paid to agency, care givers receive min wage and upwards depending on agency.
Resident home care hours max per month 336 hours depending on the hours needed. It is unknown how many seniors purchase home care on their own without subsidy.
All residents must be assessed by the department of Social Development to determine their level of care
