Building Readiness

The project doesn’t end as soon as the final brick is laid. Through extensive experience and economies of scale, Extendicare can help you manage the many procedures and processes once your building is completed, including:

FF&E.
Extendicare can work with the interior designer to outfit your home with modern, efficient and home-like furniture and equipment at a competitive cost. Our team can locate products and negotiate pricing for your home, and you can take advantage of economies of scale through our affiliated company, LTC Group Purchasing.

Obtain licensing from the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care.
Without approval from the Ministry your building is just an empty space. Fire plans, procedure manuals, job routines and orientation plans for your staff are just some of the many expectations the Ministry will have of you. Extendicare has never failed a Ministry pre-occupancy review; allow us to manage all of the expectations, inspections and contingencies on your behalf, ensuring your license is promptly awarded.

Occupancy.
An empty home will need to be filled quickly. Extendicare has seamlessly co-ordinated hundreds of resident transfers from old to new buildings. Our marketing and communications team can also ensure your occupancy is up to Ministry thresholds (and beyond) through strategic media relations, advertising, promotions and customer service initiatives.

Staffing your building.
With redevelopment you can expect a change in staff. Our human resources and labour relations experts will help you move seamlessly through the process and staff appropriately in time for the admission of your first resident.

Ensuring your building is ready to accept equipment, staff and residents, and preparing for licensing can be just as complex and time-consuming as building the home itself. Pre-occupancy can take months and is very challenging in trying to meet all your stakeholders’ expectations. Extendicare’s aptitude for building readiness is one of the best in the business – connect with Extendicare as you build and grow.