Peachland, BC, resident Rick Kaminski will be moving his mother Florence from her assisted living facility in Calgary effective December 17 after unexpected price jumps. .“It pains me to have to move my 94-year-old mother at this point in her confused life,” said Rick in a letter. .“Her safety is my main concern and due to your changes, such as no evening checks and the doubling of memory care for residents with no additional staff, compromise her safety within your premises.".Rick demanded answers on October 19 after Florence’s care home in Calgary saw unexpected price increases. .READ MORE: Son furious after Calgary assisted living facility doubles prices for mom.He negotiated for her to stay at Revera Evergreen for $2,800 per month. He requested a copy of the fee structure, but Revera refused to give it to him because it is a private facility and competitive industry. .The living arrangements were going fine until Rick received an email in May outlining how the facility planned on doubling his mother’s fees to $5,600 per month. He was ordered to pay $9,000 in back billing. .Rick said it's impossible to keep Florence in Revera because of “degrading food quantities and quality, unhappy over-stressed staff, and the general unhealthy working environment together with your clandestine billing format.”.He said it is disgusting and unacceptable for them to charge by the minute for comforting and holding the hands of dementia patients. .The letter said he will never recommend a Revera facility to anyone. It said he will continue to pursue this matter to ensure people are protected from its billing practices. .“Revera Inc. is clearly driven by profit and has no business being accredited in elderly care,” he said. .Revera could not be reached for comment..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Peachland, BC, resident Rick Kaminski will be moving his mother Florence from her assisted living facility in Calgary effective December 17 after unexpected price jumps. .“It pains me to have to move my 94-year-old mother at this point in her confused life,” said Rick in a letter. .“Her safety is my main concern and due to your changes, such as no evening checks and the doubling of memory care for residents with no additional staff, compromise her safety within your premises.".Rick demanded answers on October 19 after Florence’s care home in Calgary saw unexpected price increases. .READ MORE: Son furious after Calgary assisted living facility doubles prices for mom.He negotiated for her to stay at Revera Evergreen for $2,800 per month. He requested a copy of the fee structure, but Revera refused to give it to him because it is a private facility and competitive industry. .The living arrangements were going fine until Rick received an email in May outlining how the facility planned on doubling his mother’s fees to $5,600 per month. He was ordered to pay $9,000 in back billing. .Rick said it's impossible to keep Florence in Revera because of “degrading food quantities and quality, unhappy over-stressed staff, and the general unhealthy working environment together with your clandestine billing format.”.He said it is disgusting and unacceptable for them to charge by the minute for comforting and holding the hands of dementia patients. .The letter said he will never recommend a Revera facility to anyone. It said he will continue to pursue this matter to ensure people are protected from its billing practices. .“Revera Inc. is clearly driven by profit and has no business being accredited in elderly care,” he said. .Revera could not be reached for comment..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
