Program: St Joseph's Hospital - Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care
Organization: St Joseph's Care Group
Description of Services:
  • Provides a low to medium intensity rehabilitation program to help older adults improve their abilities to live in their own homes with or without support
  • Focuses on the clients medical, functional and cognitive needs in order to optimize their well-being
  • Refers individuals to additional supports, such as a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Registered Dietitian, Speech Language Pathologist, or Spiritual Care Associate if needed
  • Works with Ontario Health atHome - North West Area to facilitate discharge back to the community with formal support services
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    Requirements
    Fees: None - Covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Seniors 65 years of age and older who are experiencing complex health problems, including

    • Multiple admissions to the hospital or multiple visits to the emergency department

    • Cognitive changes

    • Changes in health status or functional decline


    Note: Individuals must be medically stable to participate in the program and have the cognitive capacity as well as potential stamina and endurance to participate in daily therapies
    Application:
    • Physician referral required for clients admitted from acute care and/or the community

    • If an individual doesn't have a family physician, referrals can be made by a walk-in clinic doctor, community health clinic, the local hospital, or Ontario Health atHome - North West Area
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-343-2431
    Fax: 807-343-0144
    Email: sjcg@tbh.net
    Website: www.sjcg.net/services/complex-physical-rehab/inpat...
    Address: PO Box 3251 35 Algoma St N
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7B 5G7
    Street
    Address:     		35 Algoma St N
    Thunder Bay
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    Location:
    • St Joseph's Hospital is located on Algoma St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay
    • Closest intersection is at Algoma St N and Camelot St
    • Situated beside The Courthouse Hotel Thunder Bay
    Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 2/21/2025