South Niagara Health & Wellness Centre is moving to its new permanent location at the state-of-the-art Gilmore Lodge in Fort Erie. Services at the new location will begin on January 6, 2025, with the move occurring on December 30, 2024.
Learn more about the move here.
Our purpose is to support older adults recently discharged from hospital or at risk for hospitalization. A doctor's referral is required for our structured, time limited outpatient program that promotes optimal mobility, function and independence. Individualized treatment programs are based on identified goals. Appointments are 3 hours in the morning or afternoon and include participation in wellness programming and education. In addition, participants are connected to resources in the community to further support their independence after discharge. South Niagara Health and Wellness Centre consists of Niagara Region, Hotel Dieu Shaver, and March of Dimes. The treatment provided here is completely free to participants.
Eligible Participants
- have a written medical referral
- are medically stable
- are able to transfer with one person or independently
- are able to learn new tasks
- have the potential to improve functionally
- are motivated and willing to participate
- are a resident of Niagara with a valid health card
- live in a community setting, including retirement homes
- transportation is not provided and needs to be arranged by the patient or patient's family. Assistance is available to coordinate registration with local transportation providers. Paid parking is located in Parking Lot A at the college campus.
Program Benefits
- increased functional independence at home
- assist patients to set realistic treatment goals and to continue their therapy at home through self-management strategies
- facilitate early supported discharge from hospital and avoid readmission
- empower patients and families to integrate into their community and manage chronic health conditions
- improve patient and families experience with transition from hospital to community
Our Services
- Physiotherapy
- Speech Language Pathology
- Wellness Programming/Health Education
A Physician Referral is required for this program | Download Here
Completed referral form should be faxed to (905) 688-9905
New Location*: Gilmore Lodge
60 King Street
Fort Erie, ON
*services begin on Jan. 6, 2025
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
