If your income is not sufficient to pay for the basic accommodation rate, there is a subsidy available to reduce your accommodation, should you qualify. Subsidies are only available for basic accommodation. The home Office Manager can provide a rate reduction application form for residents to complete. If your are moving into a long-term care home and your spouse requires financial assistance to remain in his or her home, there is a government benefit called “Exceptional Circumstances” for people with lower incomes or couples who have to live separately. For more information, contact your local Community Care Access Center.