Program: Atikokan General Hospital - Atikokan - Dorothy St - Extended Care Wing
Organization: Atikokan General Hospital
Phone Numbers: 807-597-4215
Fax: 807-597-4305
Website: aghospital.on.ca/services/programs-and-services/
Address:
PO Box 2490
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
Street
Address
:
120 Dorothy St
Atikokan
Location:
  • Located on Dorothy St just off Hwy 622
  • Directly behind the OPP Station
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Extended Care: Mon-Sun 24 hours


Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Alan Poelman - Manager, Long Term Care
807-597-4215 * poelmana@aghospital.on.ca
Jennifer Learning - Chief Executive Officer and Administrator
807-597-4215 Ext 284 * learningj@aghospital.on.ca
Service Description: 26-bed long term care facility offering a variety of programs, services and amenities
Coordinates and delivers the following programs to residents:
  • Community special events
  • Facility tours
  • Guest speakers
  • Immunizations for influenza and pneumonia
  • Memorial services
  • Pet visitation and therapy
  • Volunteer appreciation events
  • Voting day polling station
Provides residents with the following services:
  • 24-hour nursing care and supervision
  • 24-hour on call physician
  • Foot care
  • Hairdressing and barber services
  • Laundry services
  • Meals and snacks
  • Medical devices and equipment
  • Medication administration
  • Palliative care (end-of-life care)
  • Physician visit
  • Postal service
  • Social work services and family services coordinator
  • Spiritual programs and pastoral care
  • Supplies and equipment for personal hygiene and grooming
  • Various recreational programs and social events
Provides the following amenities:
  • Air-conditioning
  • Common dining room
  • Common television room
  • Private and semi-private rooms with 2-piece washroom (toilet and sink)
  • Shared shower and bathing room
  • Secure building units
  • Secure units
  • Sunroom



Fees: Program - Some programs may require additional fees; Service - Accommodation; Fee assistance available for Basic accommodations; assistance is provided by Ontario Health
Application: Apply through Ontario Health atHome - North West Area by calling 807-229-8627
Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals 18 years of age and older

  • Must have a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card

  • Must have health care needs that cannot be met with any combination of caregiving, care in your home or care in your community and

  • Must have health care needs that can be met in a long term care home
Languages: English
Area Served: Rainy River District
See Also: Long-Term Care Homes
Last Updated: 7/18/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=140206

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