Ontario Health atHome

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Description

A temporary stay in a long-term care home for an individual whose family or caregiver requires a rest or respite from their care giving responsibilities * short-stays are temporary and it is expected that the individual will return home * maximum length of stay is 60 days at a time, up to a total of 90 days in a calendar year, in a long-term care home * long-term care home availability is on a first come first serve basis

Eligibility
Available to Ontario residents, 18 years or older who have a valid OHIP card

Residency Requirements: northern Toronto (North York), parts of Etobicoke, most of York Region, and South Simcoe County
Application Process

Call to make a referral or contact your care coordinator if already on service * a care coordinator will visit to assess needs, determine eligibility, manage the application process if eligible, and help explore other options if not eligible

Phone
905-948-1872
Toll Free
1-866-392-5446
Fax
905-948-8011
Web Site
ontariohealthathome.ca/region/central
Email
[email protected]
Languages
English; French
Fees
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Agency Information
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Copyright
Central Local Health Integration Network
Last Verified On
August 24, 2023
Address
11 Allstate Pkwy, Suite 500
Markham, ON, L3R 9T8
Intersection: Hwy 7 and Woodbine Ave; Markham
Ontario Health atHome Site Location
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Service Area(s)
  • Etobicoke
  • North York
  • York Region