Senior Care Path

Hospital in Ajax, Ontario

Lakeridge Health - Ajax

Part of Lakeridge Health.

Address
580 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2J4
Emergency department
Yes, 24 hours
Type
Hospital
Operator
Lakeridge Health
Phone
905-683-2320
Website
www.lh.ca

Senior & geriatric services

Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Emergency Management

Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community.

How to access: No referral required

905-683-2320 ext 11457Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated January 2026

Emergency care

In an emergency, call 911. The emergency department is open 24 hours.

Emergency Department

Emergency room care. Emergency department teams are made up of emergency care doctors, nurses, consultants, attendants, technicians, crisis/social workers, clerical/support staff and volunteers. Treats life-threatening injuries and severe illness.

How to access: No referral required

905-683-2320Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated January 2026

Rehabilitation

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic

Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation for patients who have hip and knee and shoulder replacements, amputations, complex fractures, or acute soft tissue injuries. Virtual, telephone and in-person appointments offered.

How to access: Medical referral

905-683-2320 ext 11213Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated January 2026

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Clinic

Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation for patients who have hip and knee and shoulder replacements, amputations, complex fractures, or acute soft tissue injuries. Virtual, telephone and in-person appointments offered.

How to access: Medical referral

905-683-2320 ext 11213Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated January 2026

Referrals

Many hospital programs for older adults need a referral from a family doctor, nurse practitioner or Ontario Health atHome care coordinator. Here is what each program says:

  • Outpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Medical referral
  • Geriatric Medicine: No referral required

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

Long-term care homes nearby

Home care in Ajax

Private home care agencies that can help after a hospital stay. See our guide to leaving hospital in Ontario.

Other hospitals nearby

Lakeridge Health - Whitby

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 6.2 km away

  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Outpatient Rehabilitation

Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Hospital

About 14 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
All hospitals in Ajax

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakeridge Health - Ajax have an emergency department?

Yes. Lakeridge Health - Ajax is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.

Does Lakeridge Health - Ajax have geriatric services?

Yes. It lists geriatric medicine.

Does Lakeridge Health - Ajax offer rehabilitation?

Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation.

Location from the Ontario Ministry of Health's service provider locations; services from Ontario Health atHome's healthline directory. Senior Care Path is not affiliated with this hospital. Details change, so confirm with the hospital before you go.

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