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Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital in Toronto, Ontario

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab

Part of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Address
285 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON M2M 2G1
Emergency department
No
Type
Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital
Operator
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Website
sunnybrook.ca

Rehabilitation

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Acupuncture Clinic (Progression)

Hospital-based acupuncture clinic. Fine needles inserted into specific points of the body to treat various physical and mental conditions. Clinic run in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Acupuncture.

How to access: Call to make appointment

416-226-6780Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated June 2026

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Arthritis Aquatic Program (Progression)

8-week aquatic therapy program to soothe arthritis-related pain and improve mobility with full-body exercises in a warm water pool. Exercises led by trained instructors who are recommended by the Arthritis Society. Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality.

How to access: Medical referral required

416-224-6948Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Neurological Rehabilitation

Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation

Inpatient rehabilitation program for people recovering from stroke, recent neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, or have neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain Barré syndrome. Helps patients manage speech and cognitive impairments, maintain optimal health and wellness, and decrease risk of further stroke or brain injury. Program is aphasia-friendly.

How to access: Medical referral required * * The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral * * Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website * * Stroke Referrals - Download e-Stroke f

Program: 416-226-6780Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 2025

Inpatient Rehabilitation

Amputee Rehabilitation

High-intensity inpatient rehabilitation program for people recovering from limb amputations. Assessment, treatment, and education on areas such as diabetes management, lifestyle adaptation, and health promotion. Services provided by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, speech language pathologists, pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, social workers, psychiatry and prosthetics.

How to access: Medical referral required * * The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral * * Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website

Program: 416-226-6780Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 2025

Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation

Inpatient rehabilitation program for people recovering from stroke, recent neurosurgery and neuro-oncology, or have neurodegenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain Barré syndrome. Helps patients manage speech and cognitive impairments, maintain optimal health and wellness, and decrease risk of further stroke or brain injury. Program is aphasia-friendly.

How to access: Medical referral required * * The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral * * Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website * * Stroke Referrals - Download e-Stroke f

Program: 416-226-6780Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated September 2025

Mobility & falls

Falls Prevention

Falls Prevention Program (Progression and Maintenance)

Interprofessional program that involves an in-home visit from an occupational therapist and pharmacist to help older adults reduce their risk of falls. Licensed therapists conduct in-home safety assessment and recommends assistive devices or home modifications. Pharmacists educate on proper use of medications and prescriptions.

How to access: Medical referral required

416-224-6948Program website

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:

  • Outpatient Rehabilitation: Call to make appointment
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
  • Neurological Rehabilitation: Medical referral required * * The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral * * Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website * * Stroke Referrals - Download e-Stroke f
  • Falls Prevention: Medical referral required
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral required * * The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral * * Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website
  • Stroke Rehabilitation: Medical referral required * * The hospitals of Ontario Health atHome Toronto Office or North York Office - Access Resource Matching and Referral * * Community hospitals outside Ontario Health atHome and doctor's offices - Download referral form from website * * Stroke Referrals - Download e-Stroke f

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

Long-term care homes nearby

Home care in Toronto

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

Other hospitals nearby

Baycrest Hospital - North York

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 7 km away

  • Specialized Geriatric Services
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Memory Clinic
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab have an emergency department?

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab 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 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - St. John's Rehab offer rehabilitation?

Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, stroke 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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