Non Partisan Association

The NPA advocates for transitioning all senior care facilities in Alberta to government operation. This structural reform would fundamentally reorient the senior care system toward quality outcomes rather than financial returns.

The Case for Public Operation

Private senior care facilities operate within a business model that inherently creates tension between shareholder returns and resident care. When care facilities prioritize profit, resources that could enhance resident services instead flow to investors and corporate overhead.

Public operation eliminates this structural conflict, ensuring that every dollar allocated to senior care directly serves residents' wellbeing.

Operational Advantages

Factor	Private Model	Public Model
Primary Objective	Financial returns	Care quality
Resource Allocation	Profit extraction	Service reinvestment
Care Standards	Variable by operator	Uniform across system
Accountability	To shareholders	To public
Staff Stability	Higher turnover	Better retention

Implementation Benefits

• Enhanced Staffing: Public sector wages and benefits attract and retain qualified care workers, reducing turnover and improving continuity of care
• Standardized Protocols: Universal policies ensure consistent care quality regardless of which facility a senior enters
• Regulatory Integration: Government operation simplifies oversight and enables rapid response to emerging care needs
• Equitable Access: Eliminates the two-tier system where care quality correlates with ability to pay

Policy Alignment

Public senior care facilities complement the NPA's broader healthcare vision, including fully public hospitals and universal pharmacare. Together, these policies create an integrated system where Albertans receive comprehensive care throughout their lives, with particular attention to the unique needs of our aging population.