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Program:
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Convalescent Care Program
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Toll-Free:
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Ontario Health atHome: 1-800-810-0000
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Fax:
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Referrals: 905-639-6688 (Ontario Health atHome)
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Address:
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70 Macklin St N
Hamilton, ON
L8S 3S1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Macklin St N and Dufferin St
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Executives:
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Marianne Klein - Chief Executive Officer
905-529-1613 ext 307
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Service Description:
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Short-stay program for people who no longer need acute care in a hospital setting but need more time to regain full function before returning home * services include nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy to help patients meet rehabilitation goals
Typical stays last 30 to 45 days
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Application:
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Medical referral required
For Health Service Providers - Hospitals should fax referral to Ontario Health atHome * community partners should call Ontario Health atHome to request a referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 18 years and older who no longer need in-hospital acute care or rehabilitative services and whose health condition is stable * must be able to return home after completion of the program within 90 days * must be able to follow directions and participate in a therapy program
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