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Program:
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Palliative Care
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Phone Numbers:
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416-925-2251 Ext 271
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Fax:
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416-925-3211
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Address:
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650 Church St
Toronto, ON
M4Y 2G5
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Intersection:
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Bloor St E and Church St
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Location:
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Toronto (Church-Yonge Corridor)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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19 bed palliative care unit * 1-3 bed room * 4 private rooms * 6 semi-private rooms * health care and respite services for patients and families requiring pain management or end-of-life care
Patient and Family Services
- Individual counselling
- Pet therapy
- Recreational Therapy
- Relaxation and meditation - Mindfulness Medication Group. Holistic care from an interdisciplinary team of specialty trained palliative care clinicians
Specific Medical Accommodations
- Chest tube(s)
- Colostomy
- Feeding tube
- Ostomies
Central Lines
Ileostomy
- MRSA+
- Nephrostomy tubes
- Oxygen
- Palliative radiation
PICC line
- Special mattresses
- Suctioning
- Tracheostomy
- Wound Care
- Methadone for pain management
BiPAP and other noninvasive ventilation
Staff Support Available
- Occupational Therapist
- Palliative Physician
- Physiotherapist
- Psychiatrist
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Chaplain
- Respiratory therapists (24 hours/day)
Bereavement Services Available
- Individual counselling
- Quarterly memorial service
- Referral to existing community bereavement supports
Respite Services
- Emergency and planned short term
- Time-limited (up to 2 weeks) break for families and caregivers
- Short term admissions for pain and symptom management
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Fees:
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All services covered under OHIP excluding television.
There is a charge for Private and Semi-Private rooms for those with insurance
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Application:
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Pre-admission Documentation Required- Application form
- Infection control results
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Adults 18 years and older in need of palliative care
- Duration of care: 3 - 6 months
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Toronto and area
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Last Updated:
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4/1/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=158831
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