Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital in Kitchener, Ontario

Grand River Hospital - Freeport

Part of Waterloo Regional Health Network.

Address
3570 King St. East, Kitchener, ON N2A 2W1
Emergency department
No
Type
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
Operator
Waterloo Regional Health Network
Website
www.grhosp.on.ca

Senior & geriatric services

Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Rehabilitation Clinic

Interdisciplinary inpatient clinic and assessment services for aging related health conditions. Rehabilitation services to increase functional independence and maintain quality of life.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Rehabilitation

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Neuro Rehabilitation Clinic

Outpatient neurological rehabilitation services with therapies to enhance individuals functioning and integration in community. Multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, social work and recreational therapist.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Geriatric Rehabilitation Clinic

Interdisciplinary inpatient clinic and assessment services for aging related health conditions. Rehabilitation services to increase functional independence and maintain quality of life.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Neurological Rehabilitation

Neuro Rehabilitation Clinic

Outpatient neurological rehabilitation services with therapies to enhance individuals functioning and integration in community. Multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, social work and recreational therapist.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Memory, dementia & mental health

Geriatric Psychiatry

Mental Health Unit

Mental health unit. Specialized care for geriatric patients. Outpatient day hospital.

How to access: Walk-in for emergency department * medical referral and appointment required for most other services

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Palliative care

Palliative Care

Inpatient palliative care program. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team and addresses such areas as symptom control, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of the person and family. Private or semi-private rooms.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 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: Medical referral required
  • Geriatric Psychiatry: Walk-in for emergency department * medical referral and appointment required for most other services
  • Outpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
  • Neurological Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
  • Geriatric Medicine: Medical referral required

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

Long-term care homes nearby

Home care in Kitchener

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

Other hospitals nearby

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 18.1 km away

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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand River Hospital - Freeport have an emergency department?

Grand River Hospital - Freeport is not listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Does Grand River Hospital - Freeport have geriatric services?

Yes. It lists geriatric medicine.

Does Grand River Hospital - Freeport offer rehabilitation?

Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation.

Does Grand River Hospital - Freeport offer palliative care?

Yes, Grand River Hospital - Freeport 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.

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