Convalescent Care

We offer Convalescent Care for people who no longer need to be in hospital, and yet are unable to return to their homes in the community. Convalescent Care is a short-stay (30 to 90 days) program designed to help patients recover their strength, endurance and functioning so that they can return home safely.

At KDH, Convalescent Care patients are taken care of by a multidisciplinary team that is made up of a physician, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacist, social worker, discharge planners and volunteers.

Upon admission, our Convalescent Care patients are assessed by both a physiotherapist and occupational therapist, who design an individualized rehabilitation program for each patient.

With regular physiotherapy and occupational therapy, daily recreational activities and assistance with the activities of daily living, our Convalescent Care patients find everything they need to get back home quickly.

Since our Convalescent Care program is located within our hospital, we also provide access to our x-ray and ultrasound department, lab and emergency department, as well as to medical specialists like orthopaedic surgeons.

How do I access Convalescent Care?

The Convalescent Care Program is a program housed in Long-Term Care Homes across Ontario (this includes KDH’s Interim Long-Term Care unit). The program provides 24-hour short-stay care to people from either the hospital or the community. Applications are arranged through your local Home and Community Care Support Services.

For KDH patients, your doctor, nurse practitioner, hospital staff or care coordinator will discuss your care needs and how they can be met through the Convalescent Care Program, and make the referral to Home and Community Care Support Services Champlain.

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