The RTA applies to most residential homes where people receive “care services” like:

• nursing
• supervision of the use of prescription medication
• help with feeding, bathing, dressing
• help in case of emergency

Certain types of accommodation that provide “care services” are not covered by the RTA. For example:

• long-term care homes legislated and funded by the provincial government, such as: nursing homes, municipal homes for the aged and charitable homes for the aged
• private and public hospitals
• most residential homes for persons with a developmental disability
• accommodation occupied by persons in custody or confinement
• accommodation for the purpose of receiving short-term respite care

For more information, see the brochure: Rules for Care Homes.

Source: www.sjto.gov.on.ca