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Geriatric clinic or program in Oshawa, Ontario

Durham Community Health Centre, Oshawa

Part of Durham Community Health Care Centre (Oshawa-South) (Aka Carea Community Health Centre, Formerly Oshawa Community Health Centre).

Address
115 Grassmere Avenue, Oshawa, ON L1H 3X7
Setting
Community health centre, not a hospital
Type
Geriatric clinic or program
Operator
Durham Community Health Care Centre (Oshawa-South) (Aka Carea Community Health Centre, Formerly Oshawa Community Health Centre)
Phone
905-723-0036
Website
www.durhamchc.ca

Senior & geriatric services

Specialized Geriatric Services

Geriatric Assessment and Intervention Network (GAIN)

The GAIN Community Team supports frail older adults, (generally 65 years plus) adults living at home or in retirement, or, residents who are experiencing changes in support needs, safety concerns. GAIN teams provide specialized geriatric care to support frail seniors living at home or in retirement residences, who have multiple complex medical and social problems including:. Cognitive impairment Responsive behaviours Decreased function Falls or risk of falls Impaired mobility Incontinence and/or Multiple medications. The Durham Community Health Centre GAIN team consists of nurse practitioners, occupational therapist, social worker, pharmacist, dietitians, dedicated GAIN/Ontario Health atHo.

How to access: Call or visit; no referral required; appointments required for some programs

905-723-0036Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated August 2026

Mobility & falls

Falls Prevention

Health centre focused on family and community health. Services include family medicine, social work and counselling, and a variety of health promotion and community development groups, many focusing on children, youth and women. Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health.

How to access: Call or visit; no referral required; appointments required for some programs

905-723-0036Program website

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated August 2026

Referrals

Many 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:

  • Falls Prevention: Call or visit; no referral required; appointments required for some programs
  • Specialized Geriatric Services: Call or visit; no referral required; appointments required for some programs

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

Long-term care homes nearby

Home care in Oshawa

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

Hospitals nearby

Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Hospital

About 4.5 km away

  • Emergency Department
  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Stroke Rehabilitation

Lakeridge Health - Whitby

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 8 km away

  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Outpatient Rehabilitation
All hospitals in Oshawa

Frequently asked questions

Does Durham Community Health Centre, Oshawa have geriatric services?

Yes. It lists specialized geriatric services.

Is Durham Community Health Centre, Oshawa a hospital?

No. It is a community health centre, not a hospital, and has no emergency department. In an emergency, call 911.

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 clinic. Details change, so confirm with the clinic before you go.

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