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Program:
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St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Hospital - Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care
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Phone Numbers:
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807-343-2431
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Fax:
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807-343-0144
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Address:
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PO Box 3251 35 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5G7
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Street
Address:
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35 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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- 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
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a low to medium intensity rehabilitation program to help older adults improve their abilities to live in their own homes with or without supportFocuses on the clients medical, functional and cognitive needs in order to optimize their well-beingRefers individuals to additional supports, such as a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Registered Dietitian, Speech Language Pathologist, or Spiritual Care Associate if neededWorks with Ontario Health atHome - North West Area to facilitate discharge back to the community with formal support services
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Fees:
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None - Covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
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Application:
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- 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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As required
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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2/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141204
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