Mauno Kaihla Koti (MKK)
723 North St.
Mauno Kaihla Koti (MKK) is a fully air conditioned 63-bed nursing home and was opened in 1991 to provide 24-hour nursing and personal care services to individuals no longer able to look after themselves in their own home.
MKK has 36 resident rooms. Of these rooms, 9 are considered private and 27 are considered semi-private. In the semi-private rooms, 27 beds have been assigned “ward” status and 27 beds have been classified as “semi-private.”
This building includes two wings—one primarily designated for cognitively alert residents, Puolukka Lane (also known as A-Wing) and the other for residents who require additional security due to Alzheimer's and associated dementias, Lakka Lane (also known as B-Wing). There are private rooms located on either wing.
Service agencies provide on a referral basis in-house services including:
Extended care services include:
Six weeks after admission, a care conference is booked with the resident and/or Power of Attorney (POA). The Nursing and Personal Care Supervisor and/or Registered Practical Nurse, Food Services Supervisor, Recreation Therapist, Physiotherapist and personal support worker are present to discuss the resident’s care and any concerns raised by the resident and/or POA. The objective of this meeting is to ensure that the quality of care is maintained and the resident’s needs are met. On a routine basis, one care conference is scheduled annually. The resident/POA is notified of the date and time of the care conference by telephone.
Chief Executive Officer:
Paul Belair, ext. 238
Director of Nursing and Personal Care:
Helina McGrath, Executive Director of Care, ext. 206
Melissa Healey, Assistant Director of Care, ext. 215
Infection Control Prevention
Kara Simon, Infection Control Lead, ext. 218
Call the Long-Term Care Family Support and Action Line: Toll-Free
Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 7 days a week
Residents are given the opportunity and support to establish and maintain an organized residents’ council.