Hamilton Health Sciences - General
Hospital
About 7.5 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Medicine
- Palliative Care
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Hospital in Burlington, Ontario
Joseph Brant Hospital
- Address
- 1230 North Shore Blvd, Burlington, ON L7S 1W7
- Emergency department
- Yes, 24 hours
- Type
- Hospital
- Operator
- Joseph Brant Hospital
- Website
- www.josephbranthospital.ca
Emergency care
In an emergency, call 911. The emergency department is open 24 hours.
Emergency Department
Emergency room care. Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals assess and treat life-threatening injuries or severe illness. Psychiatric Emergency Services - Specialized emergency room care and follow-up support for intense emotional distress.
How to access: No referral required * call or walk in
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 2026
Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Hand and Upper Limb Clinic (Progression)
Physiotherapists and occupational therapists treat complex injuries of the hand or upper limb post trauma or surgery. Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality.
How to access: Referral from specialist or surgeon required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Integrated Stroke Unit
Hospital inpatient program providing acute and rehabilitative care for people who have had a stroke. Health team may consist of dietitian services, nursing, occupational therapy, personal support, pharmacist, physician care, physiotherapy, social work, and speech-language pathology. Services include: individualized tests, assessments and treatments individual and group therapies peer support by stroke survivor volunteers.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 2026
Stroke Rehabilitation
Integrated Stroke Unit
Hospital inpatient program providing acute and rehabilitative care for people who have had a stroke. Health team may consist of dietitian services, nursing, occupational therapy, personal support, pharmacist, physician care, physiotherapy, social work, and speech-language pathology. Services include: individualized tests, assessments and treatments individual and group therapies peer support by stroke survivor volunteers.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 2026
Palliative care
Palliative Care
Inpatient Palliative Care
Provides comfort and support to patients with chronic or end-stage diagnoses. Focuses on maintaining dignity, quality of life, and pain and symptom management. Services may include planning for a safe transfer of the patient to home or hospice through community partnerships.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 2026
Other services
Cancer Care
Oncology and Medical Day Care Clinic
Consultation, chemotherapy treatment and follow-up care for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Care team includes medical oncologists, haematologists, general practitioner in oncology, radiation oncologist, palliative care physician and specialized nurses. Associated with the Juravinski Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 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:
- Palliative Care: Medical referral required
- Cancer Care: Medical referral required
- Outpatient Rehabilitation: Referral from specialist or surgeon required
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
- Stroke Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
Location
Retirement communities nearby
Within about 10 km, nearest first.
- Carey House
Memory Care · about 0.8 km away
- St Luke's Close Of Burlington
Independent Living · about 0.8 km away
- Pearl and Pine Retirement Residence
Retirement Home · about 1.2 km away
- Chartwell Martha's Landing Retirement Residence
Retirement Home · about 1.4 km away
- Venvi Christopher Terrace Retirement Living
Retirement Home · about 3.2 km away
- Bethany Residence
Independent Living · about 3.8 km away
Long-term care homes nearby
- Chartwell Brant Centre Long Term Care Residence
Long-term care · about 0.1 km away
- Maple Villa Long Term Care Centre
Long-term care · about 0.3 km away
- Wellington Park Care Centre
Long-term care · about 1.7 km away
- Unger Nursing Homes Ltd
Long-term care · about 4.4 km away
- Hampton Terrace Care Centre
Long-term care · about 4.4 km away
- Cama Woodlands
Long-term care · about 5.2 km away
Home care in Burlington
Private home care agencies that can help after a hospital stay. See our guide to leaving hospital in Ontario.
- Right at Home In Home Health Care
Home care · 4.7 stars
- Qualicare Home Care Burlington & Oakville
Home care · 5.0 stars
- Dilamphis CARE Inc.
Home care · 4.9 stars
- Greenleaf Health Partners
Home care · 5.0 stars
- Live Life Well
Home care · 4.6 stars
- Just Like Family Home Care Burlington
Home care · 5.0 stars
Other hospitals nearby
Hamilton Health Sciences - St. Peter's Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 8.5 km away
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus
Hospital
About 9.3 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski
Hospital
About 9.4 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Frequently asked questions
Does Joseph Brant Hospital have an emergency department?
Yes. Joseph Brant Hospital is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.
Does Joseph Brant Hospital offer rehabilitation?
Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation.
Does Joseph Brant Hospital offer palliative care?
Yes, Joseph Brant Hospital lists palliative care services.
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.