St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus
Hospital
About 1.8 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton Health Sciences - General
Part of Hamilton Health Sciences.
- Address
- 237 Barton St. East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2
- Emergency department
- Yes, 24 hours
- Type
- Hospital
- Operator
- Hamilton Health Sciences
Senior & geriatric services
Geriatric Medicine
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)
Delirium prevention program for seniors in hospital to keep their mind and body as active as possible. Volunteers help with activities of daily living and offer companionship. Volunteers provide services up to 3 times per day, 7 days a week.
How to access: Patients in specific wards of the hospital are assessed to see if this program will work for them
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated July 2026
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. Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program - Specialized emergency room care and confidential follow-up support for people who have been abused by an intimate partner, or have experienced sexual assault.
How to access: No referral required * call or walk in
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated July 2026
Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Hand Therapy Program (Progression)
Assessment and treatment of people with acute traumatic hand injuries and post-surgical hand cases. Services provided by physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality.
How to access: Referrals accepted from medical specialists - plastic/orthopaedic surgeons
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated December 2025
Palliative care
Palliative Care
Palliative Care Consultation Team
Interdisciplinary palliative care team works with patient's primary health team to help relieve patient's suffering, assist with future care planning, and support with discharge planning.
How to access: Patients referred to service by their attending hospital doctor
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 2025
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: Patients referred to service by their attending hospital doctor
- Outpatient Rehabilitation: Referrals accepted from medical specialists - plastic/orthopaedic surgeons
- Geriatric Medicine: Patients in specific wards of the hospital are assessed to see if this program will work for them
Location
Retirement communities nearby
Within about 10 km, nearest first.
- Evergreen Manor
Retirement Home · about 0.6 km away
- Residence on Catharine
Retirement Home · about 0.6 km away
- Sunrise Manor
Retirement Home · about 0.9 km away
- First Place Hamilton Seniors Residence
Retirement Home · about 1.0 km away
- Residence on Aikman
Retirement Home · about 1.2 km away
- Residence on Victoria One
Retirement Home · about 1.3 km away
Long-term care homes nearby
- Victoria Gardens Long Term Care
Long-term care · about 0.3 km away
- Dundurn Place Care Centre
Long-term care · about 0.9 km away
- First Place Hamilton Level 2C Transitional Care Bed Program
Long-term care · about 1.0 km away
- Baywoods Place Long-Term Care Home
Long-term care · about 1.1 km away
- Wellington Lodge
Long-term care · about 1.3 km away
- Victoria Manor II
Long-term care · about 1.4 km away
Home care in Hamilton
Private home care agencies that can help after a hospital stay. See our guide to leaving hospital in Ontario.
- Home Instead
Home care · 4.8 stars
- Senior Home Care by Angels Hamilton
Home care · 5.0 stars
- SeePlus Healthcare Services Inc.
Home care · 4.9 stars
- BeHome Nursing
Home care · 4.9 stars
- Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Home care · 5.0 stars
- BeHome Nursing
Home care · 5.0 stars
Other hospitals nearby
Hamilton Health Sciences - St. Peter's Hospital
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 2.3 km away
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation
Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski
Hospital
About 2.6 km away
- Emergency Department
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
Hamilton Health Sciences - McMaster
Hospital
About 5.1 km away
- Emergency Department
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Frequently asked questions
Does Hamilton Health Sciences - General have an emergency department?
Yes. Hamilton Health Sciences - General is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.
Does Hamilton Health Sciences - General have geriatric services?
Yes. It lists geriatric medicine.
Does Hamilton Health Sciences - General offer rehabilitation?
Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation.
Does Hamilton Health Sciences - General offer palliative care?
Yes, Hamilton Health Sciences - General 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.