N.B. government increases per diems for memory care homes

The province is investing $2.1 million to create more memory care beds and assist existing care homes. The first of three per diem increases will raise rates to $135 from $127.42 per resident. The increase will be retroactive to Apr. 1 and will allow operators to increase salaries for workers by $1 an hour. Subsequent increases will take place on Apr. 1 in 2019 and 2020. The per diems will be increased to $142.50 and $150, respectively.
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