Friday, January 23, 2015

Geriatric Day Hospitals in Winnipeg

There are five Geriatric Day Hospital Programs in Winnipeg. 

Day Hospital Program: A program that provides assessment and rehabilitation services to promote healthy living for elderly clients in the community. A variety of health care professionals trained to work with older adults, 65 and over, are available. This includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Geriatricians, Dieticians, etc.They utilize a team approach and attendance is usually once weekly for a short-term. Transportation can be arranged for a small fee.


  • Deer Lodge Day Hospital ............ Fax (204) 889-6871 
  • Riverview Day Hospital ............... Fax (204) 284-5386 
  • Seven Oaks Day Hospital ........... Fax (204) 632-8896 
  • St. Boniface Day Hospital ........... Fax (204) 237-6674 
  • Health Services for the Elderly .... Fax (204) 940-8731


Your physician has to be in agreement with the referral. Talk to your doctor if you think this is a program for you.

The Day Hospital referral form is filled out by the following people: Any primary health care provider. Referrals from health care professionals should be forwarded to the primary care provider for their agreement/approval. Hospital Inpatient Units, Emergency Departments and Geriatric Programs.




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