A program that assists residents and caregivers with the transition from hospital to home, caregiver relief and while waiting for an alternate care setting.
Location and Purposes
The Transitional Care Centre is a newly established service at our Carefirst One-Stop Multi-Services Center at 300 Silver Star Blvd. in Scarborough. Located on the third floor, it is a 27-bed unit that aims to provide an environment promoting exceptional recovery, respite care while enriching the quality of life for individuals and caregivers who are in need.
The Transitional Care Program is specifically for individuals who:
- Are recuperating from a recent illness/hospitalization
- Have a caregiver who requires respite time
- Are waiting admission to a long term care home facility
Unique Features
- Purposely designed facility, fully furnished with emergency response system, washroom, and shower room with assistive equipment
- Individualized care plan
- Integrated care concept & interdisciplinary team-based approach
- Customizable care service package
- Access to specialist care, physiotherapy service, and pharmacy services
- Collaboration with local hospitals and primary care providers
- Access to community care, and social recreational programs
Regular Services
- 24/7 nursing care to assist with medication administration, health monitoring, and care management
- Personal support services of 60 minutes per day for assistance with daily needs such as personal hygiene, bathing and dressing
- 3 nutritious meals and 2 snacks
- Housekeeping services
- Follow-up with services after discharge as needed
Regular Services Fee
- Private Suite: $250 / person per night
- Semi-Private Suite: $160 / person per night
Customized Care Services Package
Option to add fee-based services to enhance rehabilitation, reactivation and health maintenance include:
- Extended personal support service
- Physiotherapy service
- Foot care
- Dietitian consultation
- Adult Day Program
- Social work intervention for short-term and long-term care planning
- Caregiver overnight stay