Dear Director,

Re:    Rose of Sharon Korean Long Term Care - Project #21-010
Proposed Licence Transfer of the Licence to Rykka Care Centres LP

My name is _____________.As a member of the Korean-Canadian community, I am writing to you regarding the proposed licence transfer of the only long-term care facility in the GTA for seniors of Korean heritage, Rose of Sharon, to the for-profit entity, RYKKA Care Centres LP (RYKKA).

I ask that the Ministry of Long-Term Care deny the license transfer of Rose of Sharon to RYKKA.I strongly believe that transferring the license to RYKKA would put the residentsand staff of Rose of Sharon, and the future of Korean-Canadian seniors, at a greater risk.  

Several homes under RYKKA - Hawthorne Place Care Centre and Eatonville Care Centre, both of whom were included in the Canadian Armed Forces Report found to be deplorable and negligent conditions. 

Based on the track records of poor management of its Ontario long term care homes, this is not the time to entrust RYKKA with an additional long-term care home and vulnerable seniors at Rose of Sharon.

Under the current management and dedicated health care staff, Rose of Sharon has beenmanaged well in keeping all the residents and staff safe from the deadlyCovid-19 virus without any incidents. 

The Ontario government gave the Rose of Sharon Korean Long Term Care licence to Korean Community and it should remain with a Korean community not-for-profit entity that is accountable to the community with only mandate of wellness of the seniors, not profit for the shareholders.

For the reasons stated above, I appeal to Ministry of Long Term Care that RYKKA’s application for the license transfer is denied for the safety and well-being of the residents and staff of Rose of Sharon, and the future of Korean-Canadian seniors.

Sincerely,

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