Niagara Health System - St. Catharines
Hospital
About 16.5 km away
- Emergency Department
- Palliative Care
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Hospital in Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara
Part of Niagara Health System.
- Address
- 5546 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2
- Emergency department
- Yes, 24 hours
- Type
- Hospital
- Operator
- Niagara Health System
- Website
- www.niagarahealth.on.ca
Senior & geriatric services
Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
Geriatric Assessment Program
Conducts physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs assessment for older adults. Healthcare team addresses issues of dementia, delirium, depression, falls, urinary continence, and other psychiatric and health problems.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated March 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. Emergency Department Wait Times: www.niagarahealth.on.ca/site/waiting-times.
How to access: No referral required * call or walk in
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 2026
Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Outpatient Physiotherapy (Progression)
Physiotherapists treat people who are part of the post operative bundled care program for joint replacements which includes knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 2026
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Outpatient Physiotherapy (Progression)
Physiotherapists treat people who are part of the post operative bundled care program for joint replacements which includes knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 2026
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Complex Care
Complex care provided. Low-intensity Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. Daily access to a doctor or nurse practitioner 3-4 hours of nursing care per day up to 3 hours per day of therapy typical stays last less than 90 days Medically Complex Short and Long Term.
How to access: Physician or nurse practitioner referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 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 required
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: Physician or nurse practitioner referral required
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic: Medical referral required
Location
Retirement communities nearby
Within about 10 km, nearest first.
- Cavendish Manor Retirement Residence
Retirement Home · about 1.6 km away
- Stamford Estates
Assisted Living · about 2.6 km away
- Lundy Manor Retirement Residence
Retirement Home · about 3.0 km away
- River Road Retirement Residence
Retirement Home · about 3.3 km away
- Elgin Falls Retirement Community
Retirement Home · about 3.4 km away
- Chapel Heights A Sedona Senior Community
Assisted Living · about 3.7 km away
Long-term care homes nearby
- Millennium Trail Manor
Long-term care · about 2.9 km away
Home care in Niagara Falls
Private home care agencies that can help after a hospital stay. See our guide to leaving hospital in Ontario.
- Perfect Care Nursing Agency
Home care · 4.9 stars
- Amedisys Home Health Care
Home care · 4.9 stars
- ParaMed Niagara
Home care · 1.8 stars
- Home Instead
Home care · 4.8 stars
- Blue heron home health
Home care · 5.0 stars
- Care24 inc
Home care · 5.0 stars
Other hospitals nearby
Niagara Health System - Welland Hospital
Hospital
About 17.9 km away
- Emergency Department
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Niagara Health System - Fort Erie (Douglas Memorial)
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
About 24.3 km away
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Frequently asked questions
Does Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara have an emergency department?
Yes. Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.
Does Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara have geriatric services?
Yes. It lists geriatric outpatient clinic.
Does Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara offer rehabilitation?
Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, inpatient 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.