Hospital in Kenora, Ontario

Lake-Of-The-Woods District Hospital

Address
21 Sylvan Street, Kenora, ON P9N 3W7
Emergency department
Yes, 24 hours
Type
Hospital
Operator
Lake-Of-The-Woods District Hospital
Phone
807-468-9861 Ext 2432
Website
www.lwdh.on.ca

Emergency care

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

Emergency Department

Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services. Emergency room care. Provides diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have acute life-threatening injuries or severe illnesses.

How to access: No referral required * * Required to present valid Ontario Health Insurance card (OHIP) or applicable medical insurance information * * Recommended to present list of all medications

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 2026

Rehabilitation

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Education and Exercise for Osteoarthritis

Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services. Offers a 6-week education and exercise program for people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) delivered by a certified therapist Teaches participants the right way to move to reduce OA symptoms, reduce pain, take fewer amounts of pain medication and allow for increased physical activity and quality of life.

How to access: Physician referral

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 2026

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Fracture Clinic

Operates a 75-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services. Offers management of complex and non-complex fractures by general surgeon.

How to access: Referral through physician or healthcare provider through Family Health Team

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 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: Physician referral
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Referral through physician or healthcare provider through Family Health Team

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

We don't list a retirement community within 10 km of this hospital yet.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake-Of-The-Woods District Hospital have an emergency department?

Yes. Lake-Of-The-Woods District Hospital is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.

Does Lake-Of-The-Woods District Hospital 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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