Marathon LTC FAQ's

Ontario's long-term care system has become strained, putting additional pressure on the province's health care system. Working within budget constraints, limited government funding, fostering sustainability and responding to the healthcare needs of our diversifying communities poses a real challenge for our rural hospital site. Locally, this has resulted in relocation away from home, placement on long waitlists, or the use of alternate care beds.

This $5.1 million-dollar project will decrease the occupancy challenge currently experienced, as well as allow families to stay closer to home and have access to the health care they need.

The total cost of the LTC development project is estimated to be $5.1 million. $4.1 million will be provided by the Province of Ontario’s 2021 Long-Term Care Home Development Program with an additional $1 million being raised through the Families Closer to Home Campaign.

Construction of the new LTC has yet to be determined. However, we are hopeful to receive an approval to construct by the spring of 2023.

This Campaign is made possible because of the generosity of our community. Donations are gratefully welcomed from individuals, families, businesses, financial institutions, charitable foundations, service clubs, the general community, and members of the NOSH group (medical staff, board members, employees, and volunteers). Our campaign lead is available to speak with you about the ways to give that best meet individual circumstances and giving objectives.

Yes. All donors of gifts over $20 will be issued an official tax receipt, which can be used when completing income tax returns. However, based on CRA regulations, we cannot issue a charitable tax receipt when there is formal gift recognition through naming rights*.

*Naming rights are defined as a financial transaction and form of advertising or memorialization where a corporation, person, or other entity purchases the right to name a facility, object, location, program, or event.

100% of your gift goes directly to the Campaign. Other costs associated with the Campaign are being covered through a separate funded project.

These donations qualify for a tax receipt. You may also wish to host a fundraising event at your place of work. Please contact the Campaign lead, as they can advise you on ideas.

The North of Superior Healthcare Group offers a number of opportunities at various giving levels to acknowledge major commitments made to the Campaign. However, based on CRA regulations, we cannot issue a charitable tax receipt when there is formal recognition through naming rights*.

*Naming rights are defined as a financial transaction and form of advertising or memorialization where a corporation, person, or other entity purchases the right to name a facility, object, location, program, or event.