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Program:
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Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation
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Phone Numbers:
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Program: 416-226-6780
Central Booking (Referrals): 416-226-6780 ext 57300
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Address:
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285 Cummer Ave
Toronto, ON
M2M 2G1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Willowdale Ave and Cummer Ave
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Location:
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Toronto (Newtonbrook East)
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Service Description:
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Inpatient rehabilitation program for people recovering from stroke, recent neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, or have neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain Barré syndrome * helps patients manage speech and cognitive impairments, maintain optimal health and wellness, and decrease risk of further stroke or brain injury * program is aphasia-friendly * services provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech language pathologists, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, social workers, and psychiatrists
Nutrition - Special needs accommodation to include intermittent
tube feeds (PEG tube only)
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Application:
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Medical referral required
The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral
Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website
Stroke Referrals - Download e-Stroke form from website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People recovering from stroke, recent neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, or have neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain Barré syndrome * must be medically stable with no significant fluctuations in medical status within 48 hours * must be motivated to participate in rehabilitation and have active rehab goals * must be able to participate in 3 sessions of active rehab therapy 5-7 days a week * must have cognitive abilities and state of mental health that support participation in active rehab * must be able to sit unsupported for at least 30 minutes * AlphaFIM score must be greater than 55 * completed or scheduled necessary diagnostic work-up required
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Languages:
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English * Many other languages
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Language Notes:
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Other languages may be available
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