SHA formally assumes responsibility of five Sask.-based Extendicare long-term care homes

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) confirms it has finalized an agreement with Extendicare Canada Inc. (ECI) to assume operations and delivery of long-term care services at all five Extendicare homes in Saskatchewan, effective Sunday, October 9, 2022.

The transition included a formal welcome for residents and staff in each home yesterday with SHA senior leaders.

In October 2021, the SHA – with the support of the Government of Saskatchewan – announced it was going to assume responsibility for the delivery of long-term care services at the homes and work with Extendicare on the transition of services to the SHA.

Our goal as we worked through the transition was to provide safe, consistent quality care for residents and families while maintaining stability in our staffing of the homes. The SHA looks forward to further developing its relationship with the residents, families and staff over the coming months.

Details of the agreement include the transition of nearly 1,300 Extendicare staff to the SHA and the purchase of all five properties (one in Saskatoon, one in Moose Jaw and three in Regina).